Things To Do in Lake Tahoe

Most people know Lake Tahoe (which stretches across the border of both California and Nevada) for its snowy scenery❄️ and skiing but Tahoe in the summer is just as beautiful (and might be my favorite season there)! There are hiking trails and campgrounds🏕️ all around the freshwater lake (which is 22 miles long and 12 miles wide), and offers an array of water activities and miles of serene beaches (72 miles of shoreline to be exact🏖️).

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One of the most synonymous sayings with Lake Tahoe is “Keep Tahoe Blue.”💙 If you’ve ever been to Northern California, you’ll see that bumper sticker everywhere! That saying derives from an organization, The League to Save Lake Tahoe, whose mission is to protect and restore the environment of both the lake🛶 and its surrounding land🌲 to preserve it for future generations. This beautiful turquoise water🩵, on the eastern shore of Lake Tahoe, reminded me instantly of the iconic saying.

To quote the League’s mission/vision (because it’s so valuable to know the purpose behind where that saying comes from), “Keep Tahoe Blue means a crystal clear Lake, functioning and healthy forests🌲, meadows, streams and marshes that support abundant native plants🌱 and wildlife🦌, an active and informed community of residents and visitors who act as stewards for the Lake, and communities and facilities within longstanding urban boundaries that harmonize with the natural environment by finding a balance ⚖️ between outdoor recreation, human uses and a Lake resilient to climate change now and into the future.”

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Sad times in Lake Tahoe now with all the damage being done by the Caldor Fire. Big thank you to all the firefighters and First Responders working tirelessly to do their best trying to contain it. I was in Lake Tahoe a few months ago and it was my first time ever there and only had a little bit of time to see parts of it. Such a beautiful and amazing place.
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Welcome to Lake Tahoe, the second deepest lake in the US and the largest alpine lake in North America! Located in both California and Nevada, this pristine lake is home to crystal clear and vibrant blue waters, beautiful beaches, endless hiking trails, amazing bike paths, delicious local eats, and so much more!

We first visited Lake Tahoe back in October 2019, shortly after hitting the road in our van. But it was a very tough and overwhelming period of life between adjusting to life on the road, working a full time corporate job, and trying to run this business full time. So our time in the area didn’t really go as planned. Coming back here felt like a redemption and a chance to make some happier memories. And that is exactly what we did!

Here’s what we got up to during our 4 days in the area! ⬇️
🛶 Kayaked to Fannette Island at Emerald Bay State Park
🥪 Enjoyed some delicious sandwiches and smoothies from sproutcafetahoe
🌅 Swam and watched the sunset at Nevada Beach
🌲 Hiked up Maggies Peaks, which has sweeping views of South Lake Tahoe
🌊 Had the BEST afternoon relaxing and swimming at the stunning Fallen Leaf Lake
🐻 Saw lots of bears!!!
🚴🏼 Biked the East Shore Trail and found a magical, quiet cove to swim in
🇲🇽 Enjoyed a Mexican feast at Kings Beach
🐵 Hiked to Monkey Rock for sunset...and saw a surprise rock as well 🍑
☕ Explored Truckee, which is our favorite town in the area. The coffee at darkhorsecoffee is awesome!
🚂 Walked through the dark and kind of creepy Donner Tunnels
🍦 Had delicious ice cream from littletruckeeicecreamery
🐟 Enjoyed poke from bluefishtahoecity, with a view of the water

To learn more, check out today’s video! 🎥 We also have a Lake Tahoe itinerary on our website, full of our favorite spots and tips from both visits to the area!