Springtime in Tahoe

Springtime in Tahoe

The spring season in Tahoe this year is going to be especially long. It’s time to find the thrill in doing multiple activities in one day!
  

Morning activities start with something on the snow like snowshoeing, nordic skiing or downhill riding at Squaw Valley extending the seemingly endless winter. A great place to explore via snowshoe or Nordic ski right now is Mount Rose Meadows. Located off Mount Rose Highway (HWY 431) between Incline Village and Mount Rose Ski Resort. This area offers a wide open meadow with rolling terrain with room to explore in any direction. For a mellow adventure, stay in the flat meadow. For more of a challenge head to the edge of the meadow and up the rolling hills into the thick pine trees. As you rise to the top of the mountain, a great Lake Tahoe view will reward your hard climb.

Mid-day, its time for lunch. If you are heading off the snow at Mount Rose, head down into Incline Village to T’s Mosquite Rotisserie where you can find delicious tacos and the meat is cooked right in front of you in the wood-fired rotisserie. Another option is on the other side of Incline Village at the bottom of the Tunnel Creek trail. Tunnel Creek Café offers a casual atmosphere full of people beginning or finishing their adventure of hiking, running, biking or beaching. It’s a happy place to be. They offer a selections of salads, sandwiches and beer for a mid-day meal or snack.
   

Afternoon activities are easy to find at the lake. Relax on the white sand beach of Sand Harbor located just south of Incline Village or keep the body moving and go out for a paddle board or kayak across the crystal waters of Lake Tahoe. Waterman’s Landing located in Carnelian Bay is a great spot for paddle board, kayak or canoe rentals (note that they are only open on weekends till after Memorial Day).
 

Night time in spring can bring very cold evenings. It’s best to pick the inside choice when you go out to eat, even though when you first walk in the outside looks appealing. Eating in Tahoe during this “shoulder” season is quite pleasant. Reservations are now always necessary and the service and food is top tier. If you are still over on the Lake from the days adventures, try Christy Hill in Tahoe City. This is a very intimate dinning room and usually hard to get reservations. The food is always outstanding. If you are back in Truckee for the evening, try downtown’s newest restaurant, Old Town Tap. Their menu caters to shared plates. Start with the little gems salad and finish with the bacon and eggs pizza.

You really can have it all in one day in one place. The trees are budding, the daffodils are starting to pop up and the snow is in perfect corn condition. So, what are you waiting for? Summer or winter? Come to Tahoe now and you can have both!

Katie Tyler

Realtor®

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Fall Colors in Tahoe

Fall Colors in Tahoe

Fall in Tahoe is here. The time when we can take a deep breath, unwind, and enjoy the cooler temperatures as we anticipate the winter ahead. I love the change in season and this time of year when the cold nights are followed by crisp blue skies accented by the fall leaves below.

Whether you are driving, biking, hiking or on the lake by boat, paddle board or kayak, now is the time to get out and see the bright colors of fall. This coming weekend is probably one of the last chances to see the leaves in all their glory.

Feel like getting out for a hike? Mount Rose Meadows trail sits high above Lake Tahoe on HWY 431. Because of the high elevation the leaves do turn early. Take a walk through the 1.2 mile interpretive loop that is great for families, children and wheel chairs. Enjoy the golden meadow this time of year.

Feel like a mountain bike ride? Marlette Lake will be your destination as you ride through the thick aspens found on the east side of the lake. Start your journey at Tunnel Creek Café where you can arrange a shuttle to take you and your bike to Spooner Summit to start your ride. It’s a tough start with a steep climb up to the lake through Snow Valley but don’t give up, just enjoy your surroundings. After enjoying a snack and some rest at Marlette, continue onto the popular Flume Trail with jaw-dropping views of Lake Tahoe. Grab a cold beer and a burger at the Tunnel Creek Café where your car is waiting for you.

Feel like being on the water? Hurricane Bay is the best place to be when it comes to enjoying the fall colors from the lake. Dip your paddle board, kayak or boat in at William Kent Beach next to Sunnyside and head south, or start at Hurricane Bay and head north towards Sunnyside. Glide past Ward Creek and some of the finest estates on Lake Tahoe that are home to large cottonwood trees and other colorful deciduous trees.

Feel like going for a drive? Barker Pass, 4 miles south from Tahoe City on Blackwood Canyon Road is a 7 mile climb up from Lake Tahoe. The colors will surround you as you drive up and up to the top. You will reach Ellis Peak and the road will turn to dirt. If you want to stretch your legs, there are many trails that lead off from here. I would recommend heading back down the hill to the river, step outside for a bit and simply enjoy your surroundings.

Happy fall and I hope you get the chance to enjoy the autumn season here in Tahoe.

Katie Tyler

Realtor®

BRE 01442453

c 530 277 1012