Top 10 Lake Tahoe Day Hikes
Lake Tahoe has a way of getting into your blood, under your skin and pervading every part of your body. From easy to strenuous, Lake Tahoe boasts some of the best hikes in North America. This list of hikes is what we would consider a list of day hikes. Day hikes are defined as, short to medium walks... read more
Vikingsholm Historic Site Lake Tahoe
Vikingsholm is located at the head of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe, California. This magnificent “castle” is a unique blend of Nature’s spectacular beauty and man’s architectural ingenuity. Vikingsholm, situated majestically among towering pines and cedars, was built as a summe... read more
Hiking Glacier Meadow Loop
Glacier Meadow Loop at Lake Tahoe is a very short, self-guided nature trail that begins and ends at the Eastbound I-80 rest stop on Donner Summit. This is a relaxing stroll with signs along the trail explaining how glacial action carved and polished the area. This .5 mile easy loop trail is located ... read more
Dardenelles Lake Lake Tahoe
Dardanelles Lake is a scenic lake with impressive cliffs that offers okay fishing and warm water for swimming, with Lake Tahoe in perspective. Far enough off the thoroughfare of the Tahoe Rim Trail, hikers should be able to enjoy some relative seclusion at this lake. [media id=47] Bike Trail Stats ... read more
Kayaking in Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe has a tremendous amount of beauty just driving around. Imagine quietly paddling from Sand Harbor on the north east shore of Tahoe, to Thunderbird Lodge on the middle east shore. The best times to go are in the morning, the afternoon and evening, generally, has the winds kicking up to offe... read more
Vikingsholm Lake Tahoe
At the head of Emerald Bay where Eagle Creek wanders into the bay you will find a flat area of land surrounded by waterfalls, cliffs, steep slopes and the emerald waters of the bay. Here, set among the magnificent pines and cedars you will find Vikingsholm. The vision of wealthy heiress, Lora J. Kni... read more
Top 10 Lake Tahoe Hikes
There is no better way to experience the natural beauty Lake Tahoe has to offer than on foot. From easy to strenuous, Lake Tahoe boasts some of the best hikes in North America. You can be rewarded with beautiful scenery, occasional glimpses of wildlife, and trails suited to every taste and ability.... read more
Eagle Falls and Eagle Lake
Upper Eagle Falls are nice. Lower Eagle Falls from the road is beautiful. Lower Eagle falls from below are magnificent. Then throw a touch of Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe and you’ve got one of the world’s most beautiful days. The lower falls are a moderately easy, stunningly beautiful hike... read more
Snowboarding-Skiing at Diamond Peak
I actually like Diamond Peak. Located on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, it’s easy to get to, inexpensive and has no lines, well almost no lines. The fact that it’s not that busy makes it great fun for everyone, more skiing/boarding… Here’s what they say, “At Diamond Pea... read more
Big Meadows Lake Tahoe Rim Trail
This section is moderately strenuous. Most of the trail is gentle up and down terrain or almost level through meadows or open fields. While there are several sustained climbs, they are not too steep and most will find this section of the TRT not exceptionally difficult. The most difficult portion of... read more

