Is Lake Tahoe Actually Becoming More Blue?
Posted on May 14, 2008 - Filed Under Sightseeing, Wildlife | Leave a Comment
It’s been well publicized that once pristine, Lake Tahoe has continually become more murky. But maybe a change has already begun.
Scientific researchers are now using more sophisticated statistical analysis of environmental data. The good news is that the clarity of Lake Tahoe has actually been stabilizing since 2001.
What are the reasons behind this exciting news? […]
Lake Tahoe’s Best Camping Sites
Posted on May 12, 2008 - Filed Under Activities, Wildlife | Leave a Comment
Lake Tahoe boasts as much good camping as just about anywhere on earth.
But what really makes it special here is the amount of truly great camping sites you’ll find. Whether you want to be overlooking a sandy beach in a sheltered cove or on the shores of a desolate alpine lake, you can find it […]
Freel Peak Trivia
Posted on May 2, 2008 - Filed Under Wildlife | Leave a Comment
Freel Peak is located in the Carson Range on Lake Tahoe’s South East corner. With a summit elevation of 10,881 feet Freel Peak has the distinction of being the tallest mountain in the Lake Tahoe area.
Other than this geographical feat Freel Peak feels like most other peaks in the area.
Like many other mountains in the […]
Can Lake Tahoe Ever Freeze Over?
Posted on April 22, 2008 - Filed Under Wildlife | Leave a Comment
While Lake Tahoe doesn’t get nearly as cold as some parts of the country it does get a wee bit chilly here in the winter.
In fact, on January 20th 1937 the Boca Weather Station observed California’s lowest recorded temperature of 45 degrees below 0 (F). While average temperatures around the lake are generally quite a […]
Shorter Hibernation For Tahoe Bears
Posted on March 14, 2008 - Filed Under Wildlife | 1 Comment
Bears are a wonder to see out in the wild. In the Lake Tahoe area, local residents and vacationers will be seeing them a lot sooner than usual. The bears at Lake Tahoe are emerging from a shorter than usual hibernation. This is causing concern for wildlife experts who say the hungry bears will have trouble […]
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