Several episodes of the series were shot partially at the theme park, as well as three made-for-TV movies. The series ended its original run in 1973, but the park stayed in business until 2004.

INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – The Ponderosa Ranch has faded into the sunset. The 570-acre Western theme park overlooking Lake Tahoe, made famous by the 1960s television series "Bonanza," shut its ...

Several episodes of the series were shot partially at the theme park, as well as three made-for-TV movies. The series ended its original run in 1973, but the park stayed in business until 2004.

A theme park based on the long-running TV series “Bonanza,” Ponderosa Ranch drew thousands to the northeast shore of Lake Tahoe.

Then in 1967, the Ponderosa Ranch opened to the public. The amusement park was only open from May until the end of October each year during the warmer months.

The amusement park, which opened in 1968, was based on the NBC show that aired from 1959 to 1973. Bonanza concerned the exploits of the Cartwright family who lived on the fictional Ponderosa Ranch.

INCLINE VILLAGE - In a surprising turn of events the owners of the 570-acre Ponderosa Ranch announced they have agreed to sell the historic property to local Incline Village ...

INCLINE VILLAGE – With the recent sale of the Ponderosa Ranch, the feelings of worldwide fans of the television show “Bonanza” are centered on one plea, “Save the ranch house.” ...

• May 20, Ponderosa Park, 2100 S. Haster St. • June 3, Walnut Grove Park, ... The proposed plan details the ways in which officials want to update and renovate the Anaheim theme park.