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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.