by Sherry Boyer | Dec 14, 2023 | Winter Activities, Beaches, Boating, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Ice Skating, Lake Tahoe, Sledding & Snow Tubing, Snowshoeing, Swimming, Things To Do, Water Activities
Quick answer: My top 5 winter activities for non-skiers at Lake Tahoe are: 1. Ride the Heavenly Gondola for lake views (sightseeing from November 20, 2026). 2. Snowshoe to Chickadee Ridge off the Mount Rose Highway. 3. Go tubing at Adventure Mountain or sledding at...
by Sherry Boyer | Dec 4, 2023 | Family Friendly, Beaches, Best Places in Tahoe, Biking, Camping, Dog Friendly, Lake Tahoe, Plan Your Stay, State Parks, Things To Do, Travel Tips, Visitor Guides
Immerse your kids with fun things to do in Lake Tahoe. Treat your family to a delightful excursion on Lake Tahoe with Bleu Wave, Kings Beach State Recreation Area, and many more. There are also plenty of kid friendly events to attend to. Kids will have a blast and...
by Anna, special guest writer | Jun 15, 2023 | State Parks, Beaches, Biking, Boating, Dog Friendly, Fishing, Hiking, Stand Up Paddleboard, Swimming
Skylandia Park in Lake Tahoe is a perfect family-friendly park with green spaces and picnic areas for a relaxing day outdoors. This charming park is accessible from Lake Forest Road, just outside Tahoe City. It is best visited during summer for swimming and outdoor...
by Sherry Boyer | Jun 14, 2023 | State Parks, Beaches, Biking, Boating, Camping, Family Friendly, Hiking, Swimming
Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park is a well-known tourist destination in Lake Tahoe. The park has a campground, a day-use beach, picnic areas, and a Nature Center. The beach at Sugar Pine Point Park is mostly sandy and offers a vast amount of space for...
by Sherry Boyer | Jun 14, 2023 | State Parks, Beaches, Best Places in Tahoe, Boating, Dinner Cruises, Summer, Swimming
Quick answer: Emerald Bay State Park is on Highway 89 on Lake Tahoe’s southwest shore, about 12 miles north of South Lake Tahoe. Park in the Vikingsholm lot ($10 a day or $3 an hour), then walk the steep 1-mile trail down to Vikingsholm, the Scandinavian-style...
by Sherry Boyer | Jun 13, 2023 | Beaches, Boating, Dog Friendly, Family Friendly, Stand Up Paddleboard, Summer, Swimming
Carnelian West Beach offers a stunning shoreline with 530 feet of crystal-clear waters and great views. Amenities include picnic tables, barbecues, on-site restrooms, and free parking. Rent or reserve the grassy area for special events through Gar Woods Convenient...
