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Outdoor Project
The ultimate adventure guide
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/29/2017
Historic Vikingsholm sits along the Emerald Point hike.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/29/2017
Hiking the Rubicon Trail to Emerald Point.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/29/2017
A view of Emerald Bay and the peaks of Desolation Wilderness beyond from Emerald Point.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/29/2017
Kayak Tahoe offers rentals for those who don't want to haul their kayak or paddleboard down to Emerald Bay.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/29/2017
Fannette Island makes an ideal destination for paddlers to explore.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/29/2017
The Tea House at the peak of Fannette Island is a unique destination in South Lake Tahoe.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
07/01/2014
Lower Eagle Falls.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
07/01/2014
Upper Eagle Falls en route to Eagle Lake.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
07/01/2014
Emerald Bay from Eagle Falls.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
07/01/2014
Soaking up the sun on Eagle Lake.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
07/01/2014
Waders on a warm day above Upper Eagle Falls.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/27/2017
The boat dock at Echo Chalet mark the beginning of the trail along Echo Lakes.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/27/2017
Picturesque views of Lower Echo Lake and the Desolation Wilderness.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/27/2017
Forest along the Echo Lakes Trail.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
06/29/2014
Lake Tahoe views along the Cathedral Lake.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
06/29/2014
Sweeping views of Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe's south shore from the hike to Cathedral Lake.
Brandon Katcher
Photo Date:
10/11/2014
Views from the Bayview Trail to Cascade Lake.
Brandon Katcher
Photo Date:
10/11/2014
Cascade Falls.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/28/2017
The hike to Maggie's Peak involves switchbacks and elevation gain.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/28/2017
The summit of Maggie's Peak (8,699 ft).
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
06/28/2014
The Inspiration Point vista is a popular tourist stop.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date:
09/28/2017
Basecamp Tahoe South is one of South Lake Tahoe's lodging choices that caters to the outdoor traveler.
Aron Bosworth
Photo Date:
06/29/2014
Bayview Trailhead Campground is one of several area camping choices that puts travelers outdoors and right in the vicinity of South Lake Tahoe's trails and adventures.