Lake Tahoe in the fall season brings so many delights. The lake is full. Stately pines line the 72 miles of the lake rim and reach far up into high hills. Stands of cottonwoods and aspens turn to autumn splendor set off by the evergreens. You’ll find plenty of outdoor activities. And you will find…
Don’t you love it when you discover something in your travels that’s generally known only to locals? We enjoyed that experience during our latest trip to Lake Tahoe. For years, I’ve been collecting information about the Flume Trail in north Tahoe. Today, it’s a well known hiking and biking trail high above the east side…
On a trip to Lake Tahoe in Nevada at the beginning of summer, we found a secluded trail new to us called Skunk Harbor. This trail starts just off the highway on the east side of this pristine lake. No signage exists, so it’s a bit tricky to find. It’s about two miles north of…
Every spring people wait eagerly for the Truckee River to fill with runoff from the snow-covered mountains. Once the river is healthy, it’s rafting season! Why Is the Truckee River Important? The Truckee River is much more than a place of recreation, though. It is the only outlet from Lake Tahoe. The lake is more…
Lake Tahoe is a stunning, deep blue body of water that covers a 70-mile perimeter of the border of California and Nevada. This serene lake, also known as the Lake in the Sky, sits surrounded by stately mountains. In the winter, the ski resorts draw crowds from near and far. The Winter Olympics of 1960…
The mountain town of Truckee lies just north of Lake Tahoe in California, on a line between Sacramento and Reno. Take a stroll through the old downtown and you will hear echoes of the raucous Old West in these streets. Founded as a way station in the 1800s, the present day version of Truckee dates…
Spring at Lake Tahoe gives you a mix of warmer temperatures at lake level with snow on the mountains ringing the alpine water. Lake Tahoe is 72 miles around and is about 1,000 feet deep. And it’s definitely too cold for swimming in the spring. But its beauty is breathtaking. To Hike or Ski? Our…
One of our favorite hikes in the Lake Tahoe area is the Rubicon Trail. You’ll find the entry to it in D. L. Bliss State Park on Highway 89, about 15 miles north of South Lake Tahoe. Park in the lot and get ready for a breathtaking hike. The trail hugs the hills above the…