Lake Tahoe Photo Trips Trip To Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe CA My wife Evelyn and I spent a nice day and night at Lake Tahoe and the Emerald Bay area. Emerald Bay itself is beautiful. But during the summer months, it is very crowded. We visited last Winter and got some great pix which I will show later. Anyway, we got to the area but made a day hike from Emerald Bay to Cascade Lake and Falls. The trip starts from the camp ground on the South side of the Bay and heads South Westerly. The total trip is about 1.5 miles, but is variated up and down. We huffed and puffed a lot, but considering that the elevation is about 12,000 feet, we don't apologize. Here is Evelyn by a weathered tree, overlooking Cascade Lake with Lake Tahoe in the distance. A real problem with this area is the incessant haze. A polarizer helps a lot but the haze is still there. During the Winter, fireplaces generate most of the haze. In the Summer, inversion, forest fires, and auto pollution lead to haze. It was much better here 10 years ago. I suppose that is true of most anyplace.  But I got some great shots, even if I had to tromp around on the snow to get them.  Here is one shot and the setup. These are at Sunnyside Hotel/Restaurant South of Tahoe City on Highway 89--just about 10 minutes North of Emerald Bay. Another favorite spot on North Shore is Tahoe City.  It is just South of Truckee on Highway 89 and past the entrance to Sqaw Valley Olympic Ski Resort.  This town is right on the lake and offers many great views of Lake Tahoe from the North looking South from East to West.  For some crazy action, here is the epitome of Tahoe Extreme....bungee jumping at the top of Sqaw Valley! Our favorite place to stay is the Rodeway Inn since it is right "downtown" and within easy walking distance to our favorite eating establishments.  These shots are from Jake's Restaurant back patio looking South.       This is also one of the major marinas on the lake. All Photographs Copyright © by Gary Gaugler - All Rights Reserved - Use By Permission Only