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Fall in Lake Tahoe: Salmon Run & Hope Valley

Guest Post by Nate The beauty of living in the Northern Sierras is that every season offers it own, distinct experience. The seasons here change abruptly, often without notice. This year, winter...

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Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Lunch Cruise on the Tahoe Gal

On a chance encounter last winter, my wife and I ran into the owner of the Tahoe Gal at dinner. After striking up a friendly conversation, he generously gave us a two tickets to our choice of cruises....

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Vikingsholm: Scandinavian Castle of Lake Tahoe

Smack dab in the middle of one of the most beautiful lake beaches in all of California, Emerald Bay, is a Scandinavian Castle built-in the mid 1900’s that is now affectionately called the castle of...

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Emerald Bay State Park: Kayaking, Hiking & A Castle

Much like Eagle Lake which is right across the road from it, Emerald Bay is one of the best places to visit in Lake Tahoe. I would even go so far as to say that if you can only visit one place, this...

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Eagle Falls & Eagle Lake Loop in the Desolation Wilderness

I am constantly overwhelmed by the beauty in California, and my time in Tahoe was no exception. By far though Eagle Lake was the most beautiful thing I saw in Tahoe. This is saying a lot since I saw...

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Glen Alpine Falls at Fallen Leaf Lake in South Lake Tahoe

When researching things to do in South Lake Tahoe I kept coming across recommendation to visit Fallen Leaf Lake. So on the way back to the hotel from kayaking to Fannette Island, I decided to drive up...

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Macduff’s Pub: Best Fish & Chips and Bread Pudding in South Lake Tahoe

When I travel to a new spot I always check out Yelp to see what is around me. I tend to not read the actual reviews since a lot of time people can be pretty nitpicky, but when I see something highly...

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Cup of Cherries: Best Breakfast in South Lake Tahoe

 I love good breakfast food. I would even go so far as to say it is probably my favorite meal of the day. That being said, I don’t usually go out of my way to try new places since it is an easy meal to...

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DL Bliss Lighthouse Trail to the Historic Rubicon Point Lighthouse

DL Bliss State Park is a popular state park in Lake Tahoe area, especially since it is the start of the famous Rubicon Trail. This trail goes from DL Bliss all the way to Emerald Bay along the water...

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Sprouts Natural Food Cafe: Healthy Eating in South Lake Tahoe 

On a mission to eat all of the top spots in South Lake Tahoe and traveling with a vegetarian wife, this lead me to the very popular Sprouts Natural Foods Cafe in South Lake Tahoe. We came during lunch...

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DL Bliss State Park: Beaches, Lighthouses, Hiking & Campgrounds

As the second most popular state park in the Tahoe area, next to Emerald Bay, DL Bliss State Park is an amazing spot to camp for the weekend or spend a day relaxing on the beach. It is also the...

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Burger Lounge: Unique Burgers & Pesto Fries in South Lake Tahoe

If you are looking for a great place to eat, post hike or outdoor activity, in South Lake Tahoe then I recommend stopping by the Burger Lounge. Located right on Highway 89, only about 8 miles South of...

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Azul Latin Kitchen: Unique Tacos at the Heavenly Village

While exploring the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe, my wife and I stumbled on Azul Latin Kitchen. Azul ended up being a fantastic spot with a unique take on tacos and it was like an upscale...

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Kayaking to the Fannette Island Tea House in Emerald Bay

Ever since visiting Emerald Bay for the first time a little over a year ago, I have always wanted to come back and kayak to the small island right in the middle called Fannette Island. When I toured...

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding in South Lake Tahoe

On a recent trip to South Lake Tahoe I decided to take my wife stand up paddle boarding as it has always been something she has wanted to try. I do not have great balance myself but it was a hot day so...

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The Loft in Heavenly Village: Magic Show, S’mores and A Great Lounge

If you are looking for a fun way to spend a night in South Lake Tahoe, then look no further then The Loft in Heavenly Village. Located right above the movie theater, The Loft has a beautiful lounge...

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Eight Adventures to Have in South Lake Tahoe in the Winter

The Lake Tahoe area is easily one of the best spots in California, both in the winter and the summer. I have explored a lot of it in the summer but hadn’t spent much time in the winter until this year....

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Snowshoeing to Fallen Leaf Lake from Camp Richardson

If you are visiting Tahoe in the winter, then you really should consider this adventure. Fallen Leaf Lake is one of the most beautiful places in the entire area, and seeing it during the winter when it...

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Heavenly Scenic Gondola Ride & Heavenly Donuts

As one of the main staples in South Lake Tahoe, the Heavenly Village and Gondola are both huge attractions for skiers and vacationers alike. I had been to the village many times before but never rode...

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Beacon Bar & Grill in Camp Richardson

Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe is a historic resort that has been manned since the late 1800’s. Today it is a bustling center of adventure, history, and activities in Lake Tahoe. During the...

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