viewpoints: hike around Emerald Bay State Park (Lake Tahoe – California)

Emerald Bay State Park is a National Natural Landmark with 360 degree views that encompass Emerald Bay, Fannette Island (the only island in Lake Tahoe), Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm Castle. This dramatic bay setting has been called one of the “most photographed places on earth.” On this weekend in Tahoe, there was a lot of weather so the colors and beauty of the lake don’t quite pop without the miles of blue sky had it been sunny. No complaints, though. With California in its worst drought in history, the storms were a welcome sight and the air was filled with the fresh scent of pine trees.

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Vikingsholm Castle – a 38-room mansion that is considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the United States.

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Eagle Falls

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be sure to follow the circle around, starting with my friend and very talented photographer, Kathy Roberts.

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  • May 27, 2015 - 3:49 pm

    nadeen - How beautiful! I cannot believe I haven’t really explored there. It is now on my list of ‘must do’.ReplyCancel

  • May 27, 2015 - 6:03 pm

    Addie - Oh, Lisa! These are gorgeous! And I love all of the variety you captured! The atmosphere, lines, and movement. Just wonderful!ReplyCancel

  • May 27, 2015 - 6:49 pm

    Jana - Wow Lisa, these are gorgeous! I love the richness and all the details, and oh wow that castle!ReplyCancel

  • May 28, 2015 - 12:41 am

    Kathy - Lisa! I love this spot! You have really captured the beauty of it so wonderfully! Is that still snow on the distant mountains?ReplyCancel

    • May 29, 2015 - 9:08 pm

      Lisa - Thank you, Kathy! Yes, there is a little bit of snow still sitting on the top peaks.ReplyCancel

  • May 30, 2015 - 1:23 pm

    Jennifer Carr - What a beautiful area! I love the detail and textures that you have in each of the photographs!! One day I will get to Tahoe!!ReplyCancel

  • June 1, 2015 - 4:35 am

    Bianca J Klein - Now this is a new addition to my bucket list! What a beautiful place. I love that first foggy dramatic shot and your choice in editing is perfect…made me feel like I’m looking at old summer camp photos 🙂 Oh, summer!ReplyCancel

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