Packing for a Lake Vacation Some of my fondest memories as a child come from the weekends that my family and I would spend a week or weekend at a lake house. We often went camping during the summer, so staying at a lake house was a particularly special treat. One day I would love …
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The North Tahoe Demonstration Garden is a free-to-enter community garden, built with the purpose to educate on the local ecology and the gardening and conservation techniques to best care for the Tahoe environment. It’s a great spot to learn about the environment, and how to work with the natural ecology to create beautiful and sustainable …
The Tahoe East Shore Trail is a picturesque walking and biking path that runs along the eastern shores of Lake Tahoe in Nevada. The 3-mile trail has incredible views for its entire duration and offers access to a number of public beaches. It’s one of the most amazing ways to explore the northeastern Tahoe area. …
Monkey Rock is a lookout point along the Tunnel Creek Trail overlooking Lake Tahoe in northern Nevada. The trail offers scenic views of the lake and mountains, and this moderate hike can be completed in under an hour. It’s an incredible way to see Lake Tahoe, and I highly recommend it if you’re in the …
Incline Village Recreation Center & Park is a large park offering a variety of walking trails, sporting courses, and activities. It is located in Incline Village Nevada, and a large portion of the park is completely free to use. If you’re in the north Tahoe area and are looking for a spot to exercise, play …
Introducing Salt Lake Beach Hopefully you’re here because you were searching the Great Salt Lake in Utah and accidentally clicked on this link. I only say this because Salt Lake Beach in Manitoba is not nearly as hot of a commodity, but don’t go away! You’re about to learn plenty of cool stuff about an …
Fisherman’s Wharf in Victoria is a popular destination known for its unique location and many dining options. Once an industrial fishing bay, Fisherman’s Wharf is now a center for culture and tourism in Victoria. Come here to purchase some fresh caught seafood, enjoy a hot meal or ice cream, or simply admire the incredible floating …
Spiral Beach is a gorgeous and expansive pebbly beach on the southern shores of Victoria. Just below Beacon Hill Park, this beach is super easy to access along the Dallas Rd Waterfront Trail by foot, or by bike. The unique graffitied staircase leading to the beach gives this beach its name, and its interesting landscape. …
Beacon Hill Park is a massive urban park located at the southern end of Victoria, BC. This park has more than meets the eye, with several sporting fields, a diverse variety of natural environments, manicured gardens, and even a petting zoo! You’re bound to find something to love about Beacon Hill Park, no matter what …
Touring Amnicon Falls State Park I recently went on a road trip starting in Montreal, Quebec and travelling across North America to the west coast. Driving through Michigan is… quite frankly, extremely boring. Nothing but trees and trees and trees and road. So when we happened upon the Amnicon Falls State Park, we were so …
The Ultimate Road Trip Packing List Oh road trips. I love road trips when I look back on them (thought they can seem frustrating and overwhelming as they occur). I love watching the landscape change as your cross border lines, I love waking up with the sunrise, I love how you never know what the …
Hidden Beach is a popular destination on the northeastern shore of Lake Tahoe. Located along the Tahoe East Shore Trail, Hidden Beach is like an oasis with gorgeous panoramic views of the lake and mountains, and a secluded feel without having to go too far off the beaten path. I’ve been lucky enough to visit …
Lake Tahoe is a massive region that encompasses countless beaches across two states, California and Nevada. This article will outline the best beaches in the northeast region of Lake Tahoe in Nevada. With many spectacular beaches in Lake Tahoe, it can be hard to narrow down the best ones to fit into your summer holiday. …
Pritchard Park is the perfect family beach in West Kelowna. On the western shore of Lake Okanagan, Pritchard Park is a well-maintained sandy beach with shallow swimming and beautiful views of the mountains across the lake, as well as a playground, volleyball courts, and plenty of picnic tables for endless fun. Where is Pritchard Park? …
I live in North Vancouver and have for years. North Vancouver is a stone’s throw from Vancouver. Pretty much the same weather. The best time of year to visit Vancouver, BC is July, August and September. July and August are the sunniest months. Since it doesn’t get too smokin’ hot in Vancouver (although that is …