Tag: Lake Tahoe
Cascade Falls in Lake Tahoe: What to Know Before You Go
If you are looking for one of the best short hikes in Lake Tahoe, Cascade Falls Trail belongs near the top of the list. In fact, this hike rivals Eagle Falls Trail as a short distance trek to a fantastic payoff. Cascade Falls Trail feels accessible enough for casual visitors but scenic enough to …...
Bayview Trailhead in Lake Tahoe: Parking, Permits, and What to Know Before You Go
Bayview Trailhead is one of those Tahoe access points that does a lot of work. For many visitors, it is simply where the Cascade Falls hike begins. But Bayview is more than that. It is also a practical jumping-off point for day hikes, Desolation Wilderness access, and some of the best high-scenery terrain near Emerald Bay. If …...
Eagle Falls Trail to Eagle Lake and Beyond: Hiking Guide Near Emerald Bay
Eagle Falls Trail is one of the most popular hikes in the Lake Tahoe area, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. Many visitors know it as the trail to Eagle Lake, and that short alpine hike is easily the route’s biggest draw. But the trailhead is more than just the start of …...
Eagle Falls: How to See Lower and Upper Eagle Falls at Lake Tahoe
If there is one waterfall stop around Lake Tahoe that blends easy access with dramatic scenery, it is Eagle Falls in Emerald Bay. In fact, the Lower cascade might be easier to access than even Glen Alpine Falls near Fallen Leaf Lake. Set along one of the most beautiful stretches of Highway 89, Eagle Falls …...
Vikingsholm: History, Tours, and How to Visit Lake Tahoe’s Castle in Emerald Bay
Few places at Lake Tahoe combine history and scenery as dramatically as Vikingsholm. Sitting at the head of Emerald Bay, this remarkable stone-and-timber mansion is one of the basin’s most iconic landmarks and one of the finest examples of Scandinavian-inspired architecture in the western hemisphere. The setting alone is unforgettable,...
Fannette Island in Emerald Bay: History, Tea House Ruins, and the Legend of Captain Dick
Out in the blue-green waters of Emerald Bay, Fannette Island looks almost too perfect to be real. The small granite island rises from one of the most photographed corners of Lake Tahoe, topped by the ruins of a tiny stone tea house and wrapped in one of the basin’s most enduring legends. It is the …...
Emerald Bay State Park: Why It Is One of Lake Tahoe’s Most Unforgettable Places
There are beautiful places all around Lake Tahoe, and then there is Emerald Bay State Park. This is the one stop that tends to steal your breath. The water looks impossibly blue-green, the granite walls drop sharply toward the shoreline, and Fannette Island rises from the center of the bay like it was placed there …...
Modjeska Falls in South Lake Tahoe: Hike, History, and What to Know
Modjeska Falls is one of those South Lake Tahoe waterfalls that can be easy to overlook if you only know the lower falls along Glen Alpine Creek. Positioned above the more frequently photographed Glen Alpine Falls, this upper waterfall sits near Lily Lake and the Glen Alpine Trailhead, where the road narrows, the forest closes …...
St. Francis of the Mountains: History of the Hidden Chapel at Fallen Leaf Lake
Tucked among the trees near Fallen Leaf Lake, St. Francis of the Mountains is one of those places that feels easy to miss and impossible to forget. The little chapel does not announce itself with size or grandeur. Instead, it draws people in with its quiet setting, rustic character, and deep ties to the early …...
Glen Alpine Trail: Guide to Hiking, Waterfalls and Wilderness Adventure
If you are looking for a South Lake Tahoe hike that gives you a little bit of everything, you would be hard-pressed to find an option better than the Glen Alpine Trail. This trail starts opposite of Fallen Leaf Lake near Lily Lake, quickly delivers waterfalls and serene creek scenery, passes through the historic Glen …...
