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    Brandon Katcher
    Photo Date: 
    10/12/2014
    The cove comes into view at Chimney Beach.
    Brandon Katcher
    Photo Date: 
    10/12/2014
    Blue waters of Lake Tahoe at Chimney Beach.
    Brandon Katcher
    Photo Date: 
    10/12/2014
    Secret cove is quite secluded.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/30/2014
    A young stand-up paddleboarder enjoying the clear waters off of Rubicon Point.
    Brandon Katcher
    Photo Date: 
    10/12/2014
    View from the beach at Sand Harbor State Park.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    Commons Beach Park lies on Lake Tahoe's northwest shore within Tahoe City.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/01/2014
    View north along the park's expansive beach toward Sugar Pine Point.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/01/2014
    Meeks Bay Beach.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    Speedboat Beach.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    Speedboat Beach on Brockway Point.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/28/2014
    Views south along the Rubicon Trail.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/01/2014
    Eagle Lake.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/30/2014
    Calawee Cove and Lester Beach at D.L. Bliss State Park.
    Brandon Katcher
    Photo Date: 
    10/12/2014
    Sand Harbor State Park.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/01/2014
    Sugar Pine Point State Park.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/30/2014
    Morning glass across Emerald Bay.
    Brandon Katcher
    Photo Date: 
    10/12/2014
    Kings Beach and Crystal Bay.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/01/2014
    Lower Eagle Falls.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/30/2014
    The sod roof and interior courtyard at Vikingsholm.
    Shaun Hunter
    Photo Date: 
    02/16/2015
    Donner Peak (8,020 ft) is perched over Donner Lake with I-80 to the left, the Union Pacific railroad route to the right, and the abandoned railroad tunnels straight down.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/28/2014
    Inspiration Point sits 600 feet above Emerald Bay's southern shore.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/01/2014
    Rafters enjoying the float down the Truckee River.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/01/2014
    Truckee River Float.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/01/2014
    Mellow rapids break up the flat stretches.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    Typical campsite at Donner Memorial State Park Campground.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    Typical campsite at Donner Memorial State Park Campground.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    Looking down Donner Lake from near China Cove. Donner Peak (8,020 ft) stands tall center left, rising above the notch of Donner Pass.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    China Cove is home to a popular swimming beach.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    The Donner Creek outlet is a big draw in summer.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    Day use and picnic area at the Donner Creek outlet.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    Lakeside Interprative Trail.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    The Mount Judah Trail Loop begins and ends on the Pacific Crest Trail.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    Looking north from Mount Judah toward Castle Peak (9,103 ft). Sugar Bowl's Summit Chairlift is in the foreground.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    Castle Peak's distinctive rock outcropping turrets and broad south face.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    The trail drops from the ridgeline and curves around into Sugar Bowl Ski Resort.
    Brandon Katcher
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2014
    Only one way to go.
    Brandon Katcher
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2014
    Five Lakes Trail, Granite Chief Wilderness.
    Brandon Katcher
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2014
    Granite formations along the Five Lakes Trail.
    Brandon Katcher
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2014
    A marmot finds some shade along the Five Lakes Trail.
    Brandon Katcher
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2014
    More climbing along the Five Lakes Trail.
    Brandon Katcher
    Photo Date: 
    10/13/2014
    The first lake.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    Playground with a view.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    Commons Beach Kayak rentals are onsite during summer months.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    Commons Beach.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    08/01/2014
    The Tahoe State Recreation Area pier.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    08/01/2014
    Pier view looking toward the campground.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    08/01/2014
    The Tahoe City bike path runs through the SRA.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/01/2014
    Ehrman Mansion is the park's centerpiece.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/01/2014
    The park pier is well suited for swimming and fishing.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/30/2014
    Rubicon Point at D.L. Bliss State Park.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/30/2014
    The northern half of the Rubicon Trail lies within D.L. Bliss State Park.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/30/2014
    Bouldering at D.L. Bliss State Park.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/30/2014
    A lakeview site at Beach Camp, D.L. Bliss State Park.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/30/2014
    Boats come and go through Emerald Bay's narrow entrance, framed by Emerald Point (on left/north) and Eagle Point (on right/south).
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/30/2014
    Located directly off Highway 89 below towering Sierra granite peaks, Emerald Bay State Park provides access to the historic Vikingsholm.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    06/30/2014
    A mile-long trail leads down to the Emerald Bay beaches and Vilkingsholm.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/01/2014
    Eagle Creek flows over Eagle Falls on its way to Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay.
    Aron Bosworth
    Photo Date: 
    07/02/2014
    Speedboat Beach.

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