“I
go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in
order.” -
John Burroughs - See more at:
http://adventured.com/99-outdoor-nature-quotes/#sthash.khnxcdWX.dpuf
"I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order." -John Burroughs
“I
go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in
order.” -
John Burroughs - See more at:
http://adventured.com/99-outdoor-nature-quotes/#sthash.khnxcdWX.dpuf
California is home to some of the world's most iconic national parks,
covering a range of landscapes from the desert to the sierras and the
majestic redwoods. The camping is varied, ranging from campsites with
all the amenities to primitive camping for those that like to get back
to the basics when it comes to their outdoor adventures.
A great place to start exploring the great outdoors of Northern California is to visit Lake Tahoe and the Tahoe National Forest. Whether you love to hike, swim, mountain climb, ski, fish or simply chill out on its shores, you'll be blown away by Lake Tahoe's overwhelming beauty. Following the Nevada/California state line, the pristine, stunning, crystal blue lake, bordering, majestic snowcapped peaks and protected forests overflow with incredible recreational opportunities. During the summer months, the forest attracts picnickers, campers and hikers, while the winter months attract skiers, sledders and those who just want to have fun playing in the snow.
One of My Favorite Lake Tahoe Hikes - Squaw Valley to Shirley Lake This is a great hike that starts out from the Squaw Valley ski resort. I took this hike with my kids in June, starting from Squaw Valley Village, hiking the 2.9 miles up to Shirley Lake. The hiking trails follow a path that takes you through a forest valley along Squaw Creek where we came across beautiful ponds where you can swim. There's also massive slopes of impressive slabs of granite that you can walk up.
Once you come to an area of broken granite and rock you'll come upon Shirley Lake.
From Shirley Lake you can either hike back down the way you came, or you continue up to High Camp (about a mile up). We were having some much fun that we decided to hike another mile up to High camp, which ended up being well worth the effort. We were thrilled to find that there was actually still snow on the ground in High Camp - in June! It was a strenuous hike, partially due to some of the rock climbing which was challenging but fun. We were rewarded with the ever changing powers of Mother Nature along the way.
What's not to love about hiking by the river, scrambling over rocks, hiking through snow, then enjoying lunch by a beautiful lake? When was the last time you spent the day that way? It was beautiful. At the end of our remarkable adventure, we took the gondolas back down to the village and topped off what turned out to be the perfect day with some ice cream.
Lake Tahoe has lots of special places just waiting to be explored, including Sand Harbor State Park, one of the most beautiful places in Lake Tahoe. Then there's Truckee, a historical treasure with fun shops, restaurants and bars; you'll also want to take a historic walking tour of this charming town. It would be impossible to list all the amazing things to see and do in the Lake Tahoe area, but a great way to get started is to take one of the many guided outdoor tours. A good example would be the Tahoe Adventure Company (http://tahoeadventurecompany.com/) who will take you on a number of guided adventures including kayaking and rock climbing, mountain biking and more.
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“It
is not the language of painters but the language of nature which one
should listen to…The feeling for the things themselves, for reality, is
more important than the feeling for pictures.”
– Vincent van Gogh
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