RIVER RANCH OFFERS FALL FUN AT OFF SEASON RATES

[Alpine Meadows, Ca.] Lake Tahoe's summertime magic is not benign. Beautiful skies, cooling temperatures and a relaxing pace are ready to be enjoyed throughout the fall season.

The River Ranch Lodge matches the spectacular colors of fall with spectacular lodging affordability. Rooms come with private bath, color TV, and a modem-ready telephone. All rooms are non-smoking. Many rooms have private balconies. Fall asleep at night to the waters of the Truckee River. In the morning step outside your room and onto the bike path for a riverside bike or walk past stands of aspen and pine. Or enjoy the nearby well-marked trails of Five Lakes and Shirley Lakes, and their late-blooming hillsides of larkspurs, columbines and thistle.

And when you've had enough of the outdoors there's plenty of attraction indoors. The River Ranch's dining room is a set designer's vision of a bistro; intimate and pine-paneled with riverviews. The casual atmosphere of the bar and lounge is a place to share friendship and fun. The River Ranch's fall dinner menu is a wide selection of delightful dishes complimented by an outstanding wine list. Complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning.

Hold the modern world at bay. Come enjoy the fresh air, solitude, and colors of Tahoe's fall season at the River Ranch Lodge. Accommodations begin at $65. Special rates run until December 20.

The River Ranch Lodge is located along the Truckee River on Highway 89 at Alpine Meadows Road, three and one-half miles from the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. The historic roadhouse offers year-round lodging, outdoor patio, full bar and fine dining. For further information call (800) 535-9900, or visit www.riverranchlodge.com