A Local’s Favorite Daycation

As a Lake Tahoe local, whether by car or boat, the trip to Emerald Bay is my favorite sightseeing day trip to make. Named one of the most photographed panoramas in America, I am not the only one! But what you may not know is that springtime can be the best time to visit Emerald Bay.People mistakenly think that there isn’t much to do in Lake Tahoe during the spring “off season” after ski resorts close and before golf courses and lake activities begin, but the off season is actually a favorite time of locals to enjoy Lake Tahoe. Emerald Bay is a perfect example of this. Two reasons my favorite time to visit Emerald Bay is in the spring are simple: bigger waterfalls and smaller crowds! Sound good to you?
Here is a list of my favorite must see and do when visiting:* Hike to Upper Eagle Waterfalls* Hike to Emerald Beach & Lower Eagle Waterfalls* Hike to Eagle Lake and have a picnic. My favorite!* Sunbathe on the beach & swim in the emerald waters* Take a tour of the Vikingsholm Mansion* Hike along the Rubicon Trail towards D.L. Bliss State Park* Take a day hike trip to nearby Cascade Lake or Granite Lake. Source