It's almost summer hiking season in Lake Tahoe. Here's a guide on what is new to the trails this summer and how to stay safe.

From turquoise gems in the Rockies to forest-fringed glacial lakes in New England, escape the crowds at these nine American ...

Early algae blooms now cloud the shoreline, plastics litter the beaches even in winter, and oil residue clings to the rocks.

These days, it’s a floating campground and event venue moored off Bradford Island, reachable by ferry from Jersey Island and ...

Just when you thought you had covered everything California has to offer, a stunning lake unveils itself with idyllic camping ...

Lake Tahoe's beauty needs no introduction, but it sparkles a little more at sunset. Travelers recommend these beaches for a spectacular sundown on the lake.

Note: D.L. Bliss campground is closed for the 2024-2025 ... mild option for anyone getting used to the higher altitude of Tahoe. – Katie Joll Named for 19th-century lumber titan Duane Leroy ...

Tahoe Valley Campground (South Lake Tahoe, CA) – With a peaceful atmosphere and plenty of outdoor activities, shoulder season is the ideal season to soak in Lake Tahoe’s beauty without the summer rush ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit of the USDA ... Camp Richardson Resort and RV Park, as well as Zephyr Cove Campground & Resort, are open throughout the year. Pets aren’t ...

Cars are parked at a nearly full lot at Emerald Bay State Park in Lake Tahoe on Sept. 25, 2024. (Miguel Gutierrez Jr./CalMatters) Left: State Route 89 near the Bayview Campground is lined with parked ...

Gary Gerren, the affable fire chief in the community of Fallen Leaf Lake, is serious about protecting the few hundred full-time residents and the thousands of summer daytrippers who descend on his ...