Tag: Lake Tahoe
Glen Alpine Falls in South Lake Tahoe: How to Visit, What to Expect, and Why It’s Worth the Drive
If you are looking for a South Lake Tahoe waterfall that feels dramatic without requiring a long hike, Glen Alpine Falls is one of the easiest waterfall-stops in the basin. Nestled near Fallen Leaf Lake at the edge of Desolation Wilderness, this wide, rushing cascade delivers granite scenery, spring runoff, and that classic Tahoe mix...
Stateline Lookout Trail: Easy Lake Tahoe View Hike
Stateline Lookout Trail is one of the easiest scenic hikes in North Lake Tahoe. Starting near Crystal Bay on the Nevada side and climbing to the site of a former California fire lookout, this short uphill walk delivers wide-open lake views, interpretive stops, and a surprisingly big payoff for such a brief trail. For visitors …...
Angora Fire Lookout: History, Views, and How to Visit This Lake Tahoe Lookout
Angora Fire Lookout gives you a little bit of everything that makes this corner of South Lake Tahoe interesting: a high ridge above Fallen Leaf Lake, a surviving fire-lookout site, a road with seasonal access, and a natural connection to Angora Lakes. Also known as Angora Ridge Lookout or Angora Lookout, the site is no …...
Angora Lakes California Travel Guide: Hiking, Kayaking, Camping, and When to Go
Above the busier stretches of South Lake Tahoe, Angora Lakes feels quieter, steeper, and more intimate than many first-time visitors expect. Reached by a punchy, uphill trail, these alpine lakes sit in a granite basin above Fallen Leaf Lake, where cold clear water, mountain views, and a tucked-away setting create one of the most...
Heart-Stopping California Urban Legends of Blood-Thirsty Monsters
California is home to some of the most terrifying Urban Legends about blood-thirsty monsters. In fact, only the state’s diversity of landscapes can match the assortment of legends detailing man-eating, blood-sucking, and soul-devouring creatures. It’s as if each tale is creepier and more bizarre than the last. California’s monster...
Glen Alpine Springs Resort: Tahoe’s earliest resort, filled with history and adventure
Hidden near Fallen Leaf Lake and the Glen Alpine Trailhead, Glen Alpine Springs Resort is one of the most intriguing historic sites in the South Lake Tahoe area. What began as a mineral spring discovery in the 1860s grew into one of Tahoe’s earliest mountain resorts, tied to Nathan Gilmore, John Muir, Bernard Maybeck, and …...
