In the cocoon of California and Nevada border is a Lake Tahoe as blue as clear sky as like big topaz stone surround chain like magnificent mountain. Pure like angle and fresh like new breath as Mark twain quoted and you can be assured with your smitten first eye look from Emerald Bay State Park. As it’s commonly believed to be that Lake Tahoe was formed by the collapse of a volcanic crater, said Basin was actually formed by the rise and fall of the landscape due to faulting. Lake Tahoe is 6225 feet above sea level making it highest lake of its size in the US though water level is controlled by dam at Tahoe City as to how much water flows from mountains.
Very known for its freshwater beaches and ski resorts straddled between borders seem too divided into north and south. Along southwest shore contain Emerald Bay state park which take you to Nordic style mansion time while north east side lake Tahoe with Nevada State park including Sand Harbor Beach and Spooner Lake a gateway to long distance Tahoe Rim Trail isn’t it sounding exciting from whichever side you look to take trip.
Surprise and unknown element to know this place is one island in all of lake Tahoe and it’s in Emerald Bay, Fannett island somehow remained even after glaciers cut out Bay it’s definitely to check in if ever be here. Exactly part Emerald park is located 12 miles north of south Lake Tahoe, Vikingsholm can be reached by getting Highway 89 at Emerald Bay. Though medical issue person are not allowed steep trail and elevation 400 ft. summer are still ok to visit but winter much cooler than expected. As Emerald Park eye for nature lover and a Pictorial beauty to capture with brilliant mountain building process scenic to glaciers carved granites. Emerald Bay was designated and underwater state park have boats launches and barges for lake you will also heaped up if visit in winter snow and ice as hazardous it can be. Overall natural scenic and sporty atmosphere not be missed for detail info@sierrastateparks.org.
Best time to visit June, July and August so to get summer trill enjoy outdoor activities in Lake Tahoe, take hikingtrip, just lazing around in beach. More than that you do thrilling things like
- Raft the Truckee River, exciting river rafting but you do need reservation from Truckee River rafting or Truckee river Raft especially being busy place. With alcohol freely permitted cocktails or feasts you to on BBQ.
- As you’re in South side of Lake you get experience in Jet Ski with two to three seaters from Tahoe Sports, take hour’s trip around Emerald Bay. However Go for Hand Gliding Tahoe powered gliding flights for the first timers while fly over Sierra Nevada and Washoe valley.
- You won’t be short for trails with gorgeous hikes all over Tahoe. Well Eagle Falls Tail is super short hike trail will take you to Eagle lake where you cool off with swimming and if feel like continue your journey falling many at last is Shirley lake trail. With and pack of picnic to enjoy a top of five lakes trail.
- Take a Kayak to Fannett Island or Parasail around for incredible view , California Parasail has location in King’s beach on north shore that take you up 500 to 800 feet to see and feel best ten minutes of your life.
- OR else indulge yourself just in eat, drink, relax, play and sleep at Camp Richardson. An altogether different experience to stay in 20’s and 30’s era looking cabin where no connection with tech, completely at peace. With lakeside beacon Bar and Grill, get live music, old fashioned ice cream parlor to leisure in sand thought out the day.
If you have question as to stay where no problem lots good choice you have
The Coachman Hotel South Lake newly renovated as comfortable and up to everyone style just few block from lakeside, beach’s volleyball court, picnic tables, and marina. Provides rent facilities to access on boats, kayak and you also get coupon discount to few place as guestwhile casinos, pools and hot tub pet friendly atmosphere and totally affordable .
BASE CAMP Hotel in North Lake which is recent entry in Tahoe city much basic everything you expect in hotel accommodation just across the street from the lake and walking distance to everything in the Tahoe City.
If you prefer elsewhere in surrounding with more toward luxurious style than PLUMP JACK SQUAW VALLEY INN in village at Squaw valley between Truckee and Tahoe , other are HYATT REGENCY LAKE TAHOE RESORT SPA, SPA AND CASINO or SUNNY SIDE RESTAURANT AND LODGE are all under luxury style and status category hotel around .
One of finest BBQ slow smoked and Yum to make you lasting feast known in area at PIGAPALOOZA with beauty of Tahoe.
If you plan your trip around June –July certainly you could enjoy Village at Squaw Valley Art, Wine and Music Festival.
While in South Lake Tahoe California Harvest Tour which is schedule for Nov18, 19 Whiskey Dicks other than this lot event lined up in Nov. live concert, music, theaters and so on.
Great Gatsby Living festival history Festival if have taste with old vintage cars to music.
Brew, Jazz and Funk Fest at the Village at Squaw Valley with 35 different Breweries and great music while proceeds benefiting the Human Society of Truckee-Tahoe.
Shopping is best in are a south lake side, as Tahoe is in business serving Lake Tahoe specialty stove and fireplace.
Though nature is not bound to be describing in words to such a befitting place.