One of the most beautiful and underrated places I visited last year was Valley of Fire state park, located just one hour north of Las Vegas. It was a last minute add onto a Utah road trip I was finishing up, as we were on our way back to fly out of Sin City. I wish we would have had more time to hike and explore, but we swung through just as the sun was dipping below the horizon and…
![MINI GUIDE: Best time to visit Lake Tahoe, California [Save this post for later!] ✍🏼
I've had the pleasure of visiting this part of CA both in summer and winter now over the last year and I've realized that this area has SO MUCH to offer in every single season.
It's quickly become one of my favorite parts of California and now I need to visit in Fall and Spring next!
Here's a little guide to help you decide when to plan your trip:
❄️ WINTER
• This is the best time for peak snow on the mountains for skiing & snowboarding
• There are also a ton of other winter activities to partake in around Tahoe like ice skating, snowshoeing and even snow biking
• The views of the lake set against snowcapped mountains are truly unlike anything else
• Take note that extra precautions are needed to drive in Tahoe in winter and it's best to have a 4WD car and/or chains as chain control will stop you along the drive in
🌸 SPRING
• Tahoe offers several mountain resorts with skiing well into Spring, so you can literally ski in the morning and paddle board on the lake in the afternoon
• This is an incredible time to visit when you can do a wide range of activities, from up on the mountains to down on the lake
• Some of the ski mountains offer great deals for lift tickets during spring
• This is also shoulder season, so you'll find fewer crowds and better prices on hotels
☀️ SUMMER
• For the longest days to explore and sunniest weather, summer in Tahoe is idyllic but comes with more crowds and higher prices
• This is the best season for beach-going, hiking, boating and water-based activities as the water temp reaches its peak in August
• If you want to visit Tahoe in summer, make sure to book well in advance and consider traveling mid-week
🍁 FALL
• If you're seeking that summer into fall feel, mid Sept is the best time to visit when summer crowds & family travel dissipates after Labor Day
• The best time for beautiful fall foliage is end of Sept-Oct
• This is an easier time to get reservations on popular dinner spots and even kayak and paddleboard reservations on the lake
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