Friday, May 10, 2013

Lake Tahoe

 
The beginning of May was an ideal time to visit the Reno/Lake Tahoe area as their busy summer season begins in mid May.  The region was coming out of hibernation just as the bears had recently done.
As you can see from the pictures, there were many postcard perfect scenes.  The views were breathtaking from Reno to Virginia City, Carson City, Truckee, Mt. Rose and any stop along the shore of Lake Tahoe.
 
 
 
Looking at California's western shore of Lake Tahoe from Nevada
 
 
 
Homes and Abandoned Mines between Carson City and Virginia City
 
 
 
 
Main Street Virginia City
 
 
 
Prospector in Virginia City
 
 
 
Bear checking out what's for dinner at the grilling area just outside our condo!
 
 
 
Beautiful Beach at North Lake Tahoe
 

 
 
Tunnels along Lake's southern end
 
 
 
Emerald Bay on Western Lake Tahoe
 
 
 
Damaging a tree here is a serious matter!
 
 
 
One vehicle in John Harrah's 170+ car collection at the National Automobile Museum
 
 
 
A motor home in the early years
 
 
 
The 1000 ft. depth helps to make  Lake Tahoe's  water crystal clear.