Protecting What’s Precious

There are a multitude of reasons to visit Tahoe in summer— beaches, boating, biking and much more. But whatever brought you here, Tahoe’s natural beauty is the icing on its cake of fun. On long summer days and fall evenings, sky and wind paint the lake in ever-changing hues and textures. At night, a brilliant, star-filled universe reflects in the water’s calm surface, framed by granite and forest.

Preservation of Tahoe’s unique scenic beauty has been supported by Americans of all stripes for decades. U.S. Congress members, governors and presidents of both parties have joined together numerous times to fund Tahoe Basin restoration. But “Keeping Tahoe Blue” is an on-going effort. Visitors can help in a variety of ways. Park your car and take advantage of FREE, door-to-door micro-transit in North Lake Tahoe and Truckee (page 11), also available between Stateline, Nevada and South Lake Tahoe neighborhoods. Cycle or scooter to nearby beaches and picnic spots on beautiful bike paths. Fill your water bottles with Tahoe’s exceptional tap water and save on single-use plastic.

Please don’t litter and pick up after your pets. Food or garbage bags left unattended outdoors are quick pickings for ravens and other wildlife. Don’t leave food of any kind in a vehicle parked overnight—Tahoe’s Black Bear have a keen sense of smell and are adept at opening car doors or breaking windows. Snow may remain this spring on the mountain peaks well past June, but fire danger this summer and fall will likely remain high; please help us keep our communities safe.

On the pages that follow is information on a wide variety of regional activities, popular sites, and a pull-out, Summer Recreation Map (page 16) to guide your journeys. We hope your visit surpasses your expectations! Enjoy your Tahoe time.