How to Enjoy a Simmer Weekend in Lake Tahoe
The summer sun may be out buy that does not need it is outshining the fun activities you could engage in in Lake Tahoe. Most people think that Lake Tahoe only has a lot to offer in winter when it forms a great skiing site. As it turns out however, there are a lot of fun activities that you could engage in all year and during the summer to be more specific.[ Lake Tahoe could be great fun at all times of the year and more specifically during the summer. You could decide to hit the lake yourself or enjoy the beautiful views of the sierra but you are definitely going to be impressed. Read on to learn how you can have a fun filled weekend in Lake Tahoe.
Fannette Island is a great destination for family exploration. Even kids of all ages enjoy exploring a secluded island that can be accessed only by kayaks. Any family should make sure they check out the Emerald Bay State Park on the California side of the lake. A gentle ride in a kayak lasting about ten minutes should get you to this historic island. Also known as the Fannette Island tea house, it has been around since the later 1920s when it was built by the owner of the Vikingsholm estate. The main reason for building it was to service high tea to her guests as the name suggests. It may be a ruin now but that does not mean that your family is not going to love exploring and kayaking and even ride a pwc. You local guide can entertain the kids with stories such as that one of the legend of Captain Dick “Them’s my toes” Barter. You should pay close to ten dollars for parking and a further fifty five to rent a double kayak for two hours. You can experience the beautifully preserved example of how the other half lived almost a century ago if you combine your visit with another visit to Vikingsholm. The tickets are a cheaper with adults paying fifteen dollars and twelve dollars for kids with a one hour tour included.
Taking your personal watercraft out onto the lake is another great idea. You can always ride a PWC in Lake Tahoe as it forms for a great site. As you would expect, the local authorities in this area are focused on preserving the peace of the lake and protecting wildlife. However, following their rules will have on the water and enjoying the beautiful views of the Sierra Nevada mountains and breathing the crystal clear air in no time. It is going to be more fun if you can get yourself a Nevada or California fishing license depending on where you are headed.
