These are a Few of Our Favorite Things (in Tahoe)

Hopefully at least some of you will be able to use the wedding for a little vacation, we know we are!

Most people that I've spoken to have not spent a great deal of time there so I thought that I would submit some of our favorite things to see and do in the summer for anyone interested.

ANGORA LAKES

Hands down one of our favorite summer excursions is going to Angora Lakes, lovingly dubbed "Lemonade Lakes" by my entire family. Its a beautiful 1.5 mile walk to a couple of lakes, and is not overly physical. At the end of the walk you are rewarded with a gorgeous lake with a beach, paddle boats for rent, rocks to jump off of, and an incredible view of the cliffs. There is also a small store with lunch items for sale (although we usually bring our own) and delicious homemade lemonade (by the glass or by the pitcher) and lemonade popsicles (first picture). I highly recommend the strawberry lemonade popsicle. It's amazing. Round trip it is only 3 miles and you can stay for as long or as little as you want. Please be aware that it's best to go early in the day as the parking lot fills up very quickly; also there is a small fee to park. 

Here is a link with more information and directions: http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!?ss=110519&ttype=recarea&recid=11803&actid=64&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=100000000000000&pnavid=null&cid=null&pname=Lake+Tahoe+-+South+Shore+-+Angora+Lakes+Resort

LAKE TAHOE

I feel like this is obvious, but just to throw it out there... 

EMERALD BAY

Emerald Bay is also a great place that we love to go. It's a fairly steep paved path down to the beach but it isn't very long. I recommend taking the tour of Vikingsholm if you've never been, I'm pretty sure that it's still free. The picture above was taken at Eagle Falls, the falls that feed directly into Emerald Bay. There is also a great trailhead right across the highway that you'll pass on the way to the Bay. 

It is also possible to take dinner cruises to Emerald Bay aboard the paddle boats.

Here is the link: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=506

STATELINE

Stateline is a fun place for shopping and dining. There is also the Gondola ride which takes you up the mountain.

Link: http://www.stay.com/lake-tahoe/attractions/17896/heavenly-scenic-gondola-rides/

I also recommend taking a drive around the lake. It takes about 3 hours nonstop but please stop somewhere! There are a lot of great places to visit and see! On North Shore there is a great place called Sunnyside Inn for a fancy-ish lunch on the deck.