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        Coyote Moon Golf Course


        T          o this writer, reflection upon the past is always   experience it and start enjoying the scenery of golf and sur-
        Story by Brian Hurlburt


                   important when discussing the present and
                                                               roundings. There is simply too much golf to feature in one
                   future.
                                                               article, but we can get you familiar with some of the most
                                                               popular.
                   Such is the case right now as this guide to golf
                   and lodging in the Reno, Carson, and Tahoe
                                                               Tahoe Golf Course on the South Shore and Coyote Moon
        areas showcases the variety of quality, unique, and unex-  Two such golf courses in the Tahoe-area include  Lake
        pected options available as the world returns to spinning,   Golf Course in Truckee. Lake Tahoe Golf Course is located
        and we seek a return to a sense of normalcy. The good news   in a natural mountain meadow just minutes from the
        is that golf is inherently a social distancing sport and these   southern shoreline of Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada
        areas offer small populations, which add up to peace of   Mountains Lake Valley State Recreation Area. This spec-
        mind for all of us looking to get back into traveling. Add in   tacular William Bell-designed championship layout will
        the fact that all of these areas are within driving range, and   inspire and delight every golfer with its breathtaking scenic
        you have the perfect solution to your vacation planning.  views and natural habitat. Abundant waterfowl and moun-
        Quality and Quantity                                   tain wildlife roam the edges of the manicured fairways,
                                                               and each tee box offers breathtaking views of Mt. Tallac,
        Obviously, history runs very deep in the Reno/Tahoe/   TwinPeaks,  and  the  top  of  Heavenly.  The  Upper  Truckee
        Carson areas, but the present and future are also excit-  River winds throughout the course and comes into play on
        ing. There is both a quality and quantity of golf courses   seven holes, with lakes and streams in play on six others.
        and lodging options within the region. Now is the time to

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