The great outdoors calls my name on a regular basis. There’s
so much natural beauty and awesome landscape within 3 hours of home! Lake Tahoe
is one of my favorite areas for a casual day trip. It has a width of 12 miles
and length of 22 miles, with a total shoreline of 72 miles.
It’s the sixteenth deepest lake in the world thanks to its
maximum depth exceeding 1,600 feet. The 191 square mile surface area makes it
the world’s second largest alpine lake. It’s a thrill to start the descent on
the highway from any direction and catch a glimpse of this massive body of
water.
South Lake Tahoe and Squaw Valley are two of the most common
areas that come to mind when thinking about towns and cities around the lake,
which resides in Nevada and California. Truckee, Kings Beach, Stateline,
Northstar, Carnelian Bay, and Incline Village are other places to stop for a
bite to eat and perhaps a place to camp or stay overnight.
The lake’s surface elevation is 6,229 feet and is surrounded
by towering mountains. Snow sports are popular, along with hiking, biking,
golfing, and fishing. Several years ago we splurged and chartered a fishing
boat to take my husband’s sister, brother-in-law, and the two of us out on the
lake in search of fish. It was fun because each of us got to fish instead of
taking turns guiding the boat, and because the guides clean the fish and know
the best spots to find them. Your guide will also tell you whether you need to
purchase a California or Nevada fishing license so you can take care of that
ahead of time.
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| Spearing Fish by Torchlight, painted by Albert Bierstadt 1875 (public domain) |
Brown and rainbow trout, salmon, and mackinaw are just a few
of the favorites to be found in mighty Lake Tahoe. Fishing is year-round,
though some parts of the lake are closed during certain times of the year. Much
like ocean fishing, you’ll enjoy the experience more by hiring one of the
fishing charter experts in the area.
Enjoy any of the public beaches around the lake. Take in an indoor
or outdoor show by your favorite band. There’s so much happening during the
summer and early fall when warm weather produces pleasant days.
What is your favorite daycation activity or spot?
Tahoe is such a gorgeous area. I've never had the chance to go there, but I would love to one day. It's been on my travel bucket list for years.
ReplyDeleteSeems like a great place to visit and raise a family. I would love to visit this area too.
ReplyDeleteWould you believe I have lived here in Las Vegas for my entire life and have yet to visit Lake Tahoe?! Every picture I see of the area is absolutely stunning and I can not wait to go.
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful. I've only heard of Tahoe on tv and in movies, being from Canada I can only hope to head that way at some point! - jeanine
ReplyDeleteThe view looks overwhelming and really beautiful. I love seeing those kinds of views.
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit Tahoe! It has such beautiful scenery, love your photos.
ReplyDeleteThis would make for a nice trip.
ReplyDeleteI really like your pics.
Wow that place sounds so amazing and great to visit. Thanks for he information. Glad you shared it!
ReplyDeleteI would love to go to Tahoe. It's been on my list for years and I'm hoping that when I move back to the west coast next year I'll be able to add it to the places I've checked off on my travel bucket list.
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit one day! Looks beautiful and like something that the whole family could enjoy!
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