I really don't like Reno, especially downtown but it's very true that the city is working hard to change the reputation it has. I'm not into WW kayaking but supposedly the area they built is alot of...

I'll vote Tahoe. I thoroughly enjoyed my 4 years there and I'd have no problem going back. I'm not sure about the specific types of job you are looking for but I was able to find a really good job...