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Morning glass across Emerald Bay.
Emerald Bay, Fanette Island, and Emerald Point in view from Inspiration Vista Point.
Boats come and go through Emerald Bay's narrow entrance, framed by Emerald Point (on left/north) and Eagle Point (on right/south).
Fannette Island and the remains of the historic tea house perched on the island's summit.
Emerald Point with Tahoe's east shore peaks behind.
Located directly off Highway 89 below towering Sierra granite peaks, Emerald Bay State Park provides access to the historic Vikingsholm.
A mile-long trail leads down to the Emerald Bay beaches and Vilkingsholm.
Emerald Bay's scenic beaches and inviting waters.
Vikingslholm sits behind the main beach.
Vikingsholm.
Emerald Bay State Park.
Emerald Bay State Park.
Emerald Bay State Park.
Emerald Bay State Park.
Fannette Island.
Eagle Falls - the only year round waterfall flowing into Lake Tahoe.
Emerald Bay State park.
Massive jeffrey pine (Pinus jeffreyi) in Emerald Bay State Park.
Canada goose (Branta canadensis) in Emerald Bay State Park.
Emerald Bay State Park.
Emerald Bay view from the Eagle Lake Trail.
Emerald Bay State Park vistapoint at the Vikingsholm Trailhead.