Tag: Sierra Nevada
Stateline Lookout Trail: Easy Hike to a Historic North Lake Tahoe Viewpoint
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 is one of the most interesting historic viewpoints near South Lake Tahoe. Perched high on Angora Ridge above Fallen Leaf Lake, this former fire lookout combines Tahoe history, wide-open basin views, and easy access to nearby outdoor stops like Angora Lakes. Also known as Angora Ridge Lookout, the site is no longer...
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...
The Mobius Arch: nature’s perfect picture frame
California is filled with “must see” geographical wonders and breathtaking landscapes. Many are well known like Yosemite and Lake Tahoe. But, there are some that fly under the radar to the average traveler or tourist, and The Mobius Arch is one of them. Unless, you have heard of this place before, live in the region, or...
The Alabama Hills: Hollywood’s iconic outdoor playground
There are very few locations that can match the Hollywood resume of Inyo County’s Alabama Hills. This wonderful landscape has been a “Big Screen” favorite since the 1920’s . Hundreds of movies have been filmed here and close to forty or fifty television shows. In addition to the long history of film and...
Fossil Falls: no fossils or waterfalls, just plenty of adventure
The name may be misleading, but this spectacular location is not. Although there’s no waterfall or fossils to be found at Fossil Falls, there’s plenty of adventure and awe when exploring this natural wonder. Fossil Falls is a large formation of lava rocks created by the merging of lava and the Owens River some 20,000 …...
Markleeville: a small rural mountain town with history and hot springs
But, hopefully after reading my experience and seeing some of the pictures, you would recognize and be inspired to see this town’s unique blend of quaintness, picturesque landscapes, history and hot springs. History In the early 1860’s, Jacob J. Markley founded a toll bridge crossing the Carson River and eventually purchased...
