The Truckee Donner area is steeped in history. From ancient petroglyphs, to mountains scarred by overland wagons, to railroad snowsheds, tiny clues open these mountains to a world of discovery. Explore this region on interpretive walks and hikes. Learn about the success of the Stephens Party; the tragic events the Donner Party endured; and the importance of the transcontinental railroad. Don your hiking shoes, choose a walk or hike, and delve into Truckee’s history.


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Best Western Truckee Tahoe Inn, Cabona’s, Cedar House Sports Hotel, Clair Tappaan Lodge, Donner Lake Village Resort, Donner Memorial State Park, Hampton Inn and Suites Tahoe-Truckee, Holiday Inn Express, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sierra Summits Sunblock, Sugar Bowl Ski Area,The Inn at Truckee, Truckee Donner Historical Society, Truckee River Associates, US Forest Service