things to do in lake tahoe: "Floatopia" on the Truckee River - 08/11/10 10:07 AM
For years we have brought our children to Squaw Valley every summer for a vacation. When they were young we took them on the Truckee River to "whitewater raft" down the river. The speed of the river seems to depend on the snowfall the winter before and how high the river is. This year the locals do not call it "whitewater rafting", they call it "lazy river floating". I agree and would encourage anyone doing this to bring along a cooler and lunch basket because you can stop along the way on small beaches and enjoy a lazy summer day!
(6 comments)
|
things to do in lake tahoe: Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe - 08/06/10 06:03 PM
Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The natural beauty of the lake, the glacier carved granite and the island with its' Scandinavian, "Vikingsholm" is one of the highlights of our summer vacation to Lake Tahoe. Fannette Island is the only island in Lake Tahoe and is located in the bay on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. Fannette Island is a granite island, sparcely vegetated and home to the "Tea House". The Tea House is a miniature castle where the owners of Vikingsholm would invite their guests to board a motorboat and
(4 comments)
|
|
|
|