Lakes

Arguably the gem—pun intended—in Lake Tahoe's crown of must-visit locales, Emerald Bay State Park is a favorite for good reason. Besides the epic views, Emerald Bay features two lakeside campgrounds, Lake Tahoe's only island, miles of hiking trails and...

Remember when you were a kid and you got summer break every year and you lived for it? Taking a pontoon boat out on Lake Tahoe is that feeling, all wrapped up into one happy experience. It just feels...

The best advice we could ever give you—book the boat tour. Seriously, we've done it all and we're here to tell you that a summer day on one of these epic Lake Tahoe cruises is simply unmatched. The beach days,...

Oh Tahoe, you little devil. As if the world-class skiing, hiking and mountain biking weren't enough, you had to add epic sailing to your resume. We're not complaining. Few things compare to the feeling of gliding across the water,...

You might figure that a beach at 6000 feet elevation and a coastal stretch of sand would be entirely different matters. But the South Lake Tahoe, CA beaches are as golden, sun-drenched and simple as the seaside's best. Sure,...

Mountains and snow, they go together like peanut butter and jelly. But the mountains and summer—that’s like peanut butter and a spoon. Summer in Lake Tahoe is a pure, straight-from-the-jar kind of good time. Between the lake and trails, rivers and...

Clear, turquoise water freckled with granite boulders and 72-miles of pine covered shoreline. Lake Tahoe is what summer dreams are made of. And while wading from the beach is certainly nice, is it really a summer in the Sierras...