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“THERE ARE FEW
PLACES IN AMERICA
THAT CAN MATCH LAKE
TAHOE FOR ITS ALL-YEAR
PHOTOGENIC CHARM.
THE COMBINATION OF AN
AZURE BLUE LAKE WITH
THE MOUNTAINS THAT
MORPH WITH THE SEASONS
ALWAYS PRODUCES
STUNNING SNAPSHOTS.”

Sail boat on the lake

bi-state park in South Lake Tahoe that leads
to a panorama point. Panoramic lookout
points are a given on both sides of the lake.
But it’s not the viewpoint that’s the most
photographed point within this park, it’s the
Nevada-California state line.
Throughout the next few days, I kept
flitting between Nevada and California given
how the state lines keep criss-crossing along
the lake’s shoreline. And if you are ever in
Stunning sunsets are a given on lake cruises doubt about which state you are in, the
casinos on the Nevada side are a giveaway,
given the state’s liberal gambling laws.
South Lake Tahoe is one of the only spots
along the lake with a big town vibe. Aside from
casinos that first put Lake Tahoe on the US tourist
map in the 1920s, the area is home to some fine
restaurants.
Riva Grill on the edge of the lake that serves
scrumptious seafood, including dishes with an
occasional Asian twist is one just culinary hotspot.
Regulars always recommend the coconut crusted
prawns served with a mango mustard marmalade
One of the best ways to explore the lake is to
actually hop on board a kayak. I did the 16-km long
One of the many beaches on North Lake Tahoe. kayaking trail. The gorgeous blues along the lake
more than compensated for the tough three-hour
expedition.
It’s during this trip that I came up close with the