Tahoe's Secluded Waters

Keep Tahoe Blue. Keep Spooner Special. Keep Shealor Stunning. We'd like to add a couple of declarative bumper stickers to the mix. The Lake Tahoe area has some secrets to its namesake jewel, and other watery gems worth exploring.

Week: 08.10.2017
Regions: Northern CA

Secret's Out

Hiking from Chimney Beach to Secret Cove in Tahoe

The turquoise waters and pristine beauty of Secret Cove on the east shore of Lake Tahoe are like an ode to Tahoe’s iconic spirit. And while this lovely spot near Incline Village isn’t such a secret anymore, it’s quite a bit less crowded than its neighboring (and equally turquoise
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Discounted Stay at the Claremont Hotel

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Shealor Stunner

Hiking and camping at Tahoe's Shealor Lake near Kirkwood

Hike and Camp at Shealor Lake near Kirkwood
Robust mountains, striking slabs of granite, and deep green pine reflections make Shealor Lake near Kirkwood resort a jewel of the El Dorado National Forest. Reach this alpine oasis on a 1.3-mile hike.
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Spooner Afternoon

Hiking to Spooner Lake in Tahoe

Tucked quietly away above Lake Tahoe’s eastern shore, Spooner Lake hides in plain sight. Just 12 miles north of Stateline on Highway 50, hikers, bikers, and beach loungers jet past this tranquil lake on their way to adventures on Tahoe, but with a bevy of activities and the seren
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