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  • Cabin beside forest lake during Lake Tahoe fall

    Where to Find Fall Foliage in Lake Tahoe

    When you think of the best times to visit Lake Tahoe, you might be inclined to answer winter when it’s snowy, or summer, when the lake is perfect for kayaking. While it’s true that summer and winter are excellent times to visit, we’ll let you in on a little secret — fall in Lake Tahoe offers a breathtaking, one-of-a-kind experience…

  • Snow Play & Lake Days: Spring in North Lake Tahoe is the Best of Both Worlds

    Some people say you can’t have the best of both worlds. Those folks obviously haven’t experienced spring in beautiful North Lake Tahoe.  Few places in the U.S. provide you the opportunity to ski in the morning and kayak in the afternoon or take in the frosty scenery while snowshoeing across the backcountry, followed by a walk and picnic on a…

  • Dining in Lake Tahoe Winter

    Takeout Tahoe: Exploring Inspiring Spots to Dine On-the-Go in Lake Tahoe

    There are at least two very important things that every Tahoe adventurer should take the time to explore during their visit to the region. The first, naturally, is our vast and exceptionally beautiful outdoor environment, whose breathtaking views, sweeping waterscapes and humbling mountain ranges have made this place the envy of much of the world. The second might surprise you—in…

  • Chickadee Ridge snowshoeing Lake Tahoe

    Snowshoeing at Chickadee Ridge

    Name: Snowshoeing at Chickadee Ridge Location: Incline Village Best Time of Year: Spring https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHcAfkDjT1/ On a snowy trail high in the Mt. Rose Wilderness, fulfill your Snow White fantasies with some  friendly mountain chickadees that will eat right out of your hand! Grab your snowshoes and be rewarded with a snowy spring experience unlike any other. https://www.instagram.com/p/BuHdxd8B74I/ What Is It?…

  • North Lake Tahoe fall getaway

    Fantasy Fall Getaway: Three Days in North Lake Tahoe with Photographer Lisa Bao

    In between the hot summer days of jet skis on the lake and cozy runs on the freshly powdered slopes, there exists a special period of time that is a favorite amongst the locals in North Lake Tahoe. Fall is a special time of year that captures the beautiful essence of changing seasons in many places, but to experience it…

  • Path along Lake Tahoe shore in spring

    Fall in North Lake Tahoe: A Guide

    The fall feels have officially made their way to North Lake Tahoe. But here, pumpkin spice lattes, apple candles and cozy blankets look a bit more like golden lit aspens, cool temperatures and crisp winds flowing over the Sierra Crest.    Our Secret Season is a time for adventures, smaller crowds, freedom to explore and, like every Lake Tahoe season, breathtaking…

  • High-Altitude Decompression: Post-Burning Man Guide to Tahoe

    Each August, Burning Man transports attendees to an experience unlike anything else in the world—and oftentimes upon returning, people feel they need to “decompress” and re-acclimate to the “real world”. Only four hours away from Black Rock City, there’s a mountain paradise that’s perfect for just that: North Lake Tahoe. Here, you’ll find epic beauty, spirited locals, and everything you’ll…

  • Take a Hike to Connect with Tahoe & Yourself

    In Tahoe we’re fortunate to have the mother of all hiking trails right in our backyard. The famed Tahoe Rim Trail is a 165-mile dirt path looping around the entire lake, following the ridges that bound the Tahoe Basin. You can backpack it in its entirety in about 14 consecutive days. But if you don’t have that time commitment, check…