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part 4 – 10 Lakes Near Tahoe… Packer Lake

Paul Smith said on August 28th, 2010 filed under: ACTIVITIES, LOCAL AREA PHOTOS, PLACES TO SEE

Packer Lake located in the Sierra Buttes

Packer Lake is about an hour and fifteen minute scenic drive from Tahoe City. For such a small lake, there sure is a lot to do there. Packer Lake Lodge Read the rest of this entry »

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Part 3 – 10 Lakes Near Lake Tahoe…5 Lakes Hike

Paul Smith said on August 21st, 2010 filed under: ACTIVITIES, LOCAL AREA PHOTOS, PLACES TO SEE

Granite Chief Wilderness area

5 Lake Hike, Lake TahoeToni and I left the trail head at 5:30pm. The trail head is located near Bear Creek Road, in Alpine Meadows. It may have been a little late to start the hike but it was a warm day and the sun was just above the first ridge, which allowed for a cooler hike.  The views on this hike are of the granite peeks that surround Read the rest of this entry »

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Part 2-10 Lakes Near Lake Tahoe…Independence Lake

Paul Smith said on August 14th, 2010 filed under: ACTIVITIES, LOCAL AREA PHOTOS, PLACES TO SEE

Independence Lake is the second lake in my series of 10 Lakes Near Lake Tahoe. The first lake was Sardine Lake.

CIMG0070A few days ago a friend sent me an email with an article about Independence Lake now open to the public. I thought this would be a great opportunity to share another blog with all of you.  My wife Toni and I decided to take a drive out to the lake and do some exploring. Without knowing what the lake would have as far as activities, we packed up a Read the rest of this entry »

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Part 1-10 Lakes Near Lake Tahoe…

Paul Smith said on August 7th, 2010 filed under: ACTIVITIES, LOCAL AREA PHOTOS, PLACES TO SEE

Although Lake Tahoe is a big beautiful lake with an abundance of activities, I thought it would be fun to share 10 lakes near Lake Tahoe with you. The first will be Sardine Lake, located in the Sierra Buttes. The Lake is about an hour and fifteen minute drive from Tahoe City, a great day trip.Sardine Lake near Tahoe

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Things to do in Tahoe City

Paul Smith said on July 31st, 2010 filed under: COMMUNITY, LOCAL AREA PHOTOS, PLACES TO SEE

at Lake Tahoe, California. Just by taking a walk through town you will see a variety of restaurants, shops, and breathtaking views of the lake. Tahoe City is located in the Sierra Mountain range at about 6,200 feet in elevation and approximately a 200 Mile drive from San Francisco.

Tahoe City pier winter


Besides the restaurants and shops Tahoe City has a golf course, museums, park, movie theater,real estate offices, it’s own dam and more.

The Tahoe City Golf Course is a nine hole, truly a user friendly course, great for the whole family. They have a small pro-shop and golf carts for an additional charge. The restaurant and bar is a local favorite with sit down and walk-up dining. Cross country skiing is available during winter months. Read the rest of this entry »

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