Staycation

This year we only kayaked on Lake Tahoe, our home. There are many places to put in and we used most of them because we only go about 7 miles at a time. Early season it was easier to drive to the other side of the lake so we started there. The camper van is intregal, not because we stayed in it, but because we used the motorcycle as a retrieval vehicle. This way we went one direction only.

Baldwin Beach is a way into Emerald Bay from the south and our first stop. Easy entrance, we parked in the west parking lot.

It is a short jaunt to the entrance of Emerald Bay. Even early season many people head here.

Paddle wheels, and fake paddle wheels bring in the tourists.

The nest trip took us to Meeks Bay. Park on the north side because you have to walk around the swim area.

 

We went south to Emerald Bay from here. Not too bright. We went past Bliss State Park and if one is going to do an out and return to Emerald Bay, start at Bliss. If one only has one day to kayak at Tahoe, Bliss to Emerald Bay is the one to do!

Somehow I lost the rest of the pictures, save one. We went one way from here. First was Meeks Bay to Kaspian, then Kaspian to Lake Forest. Lake Forest toTahoe Vista ended the west shore. We have done Incline to Tahoe Vista many times.

On the East Shore The big one was Cave Rock to Sand Harbor. This is twice as far as we usually go. Half way we stopped at Skunk Harbor for lunch.

Cave Rock to Nevada Beach is nice and easy, as was Nevada Beach to South Shore.

Timberline

I went to Oregon on business, but stopped and skied Timberline and Bachelor.

Between Poison Lake and Hat Creek. I saw more trees blown down by wind than ever before. I can not believe I don't have pictures. It was only latter on I began to realize how this was a once in a lifetime event. I will get pictures next time.

Saw some family, did my business and then drove to Government Camp Rest Area. I was surprised how unfriendly it was to overnighting with signs and required snow park passes, but I stayed the night without being hassled. (I arrived at 1:30am)

Timberline was sad with so little snow. I did take a couple of pics.

I had the strangest thing happen in the parking lot. The alarm kept setting itself. I keep the alarm fob even though I don't use it thank god. However at one point I got locked out with the keys inside. Argg! Well the next day it hit me... another van was parked next to me with a Asian family going in and out while watching their child take lessons. I did not think my alarm was a ford product but that is the only thing I can think of. Every time they alarmed their van it did mine as well.

Mt. Hood is impressive

The view from the top is epic.

I love the cat.

Where Timberline was operating on a shoestring, Mt Bachelor was in full swing. I forgot what a world class ski area it is. I have no pictures because I forgot to bring a cord to charge the camera. Live and learn.

Slept at the McDonalds. I didn't plan to, but I fell asleep and before I knew it morning had arrived. I am really surprised I didn't get bothered by the police because the McDonalds closed at 11.

Skied with a wonderful old man in the morning. He was a finance professor who has made all is money since retiring by investing in motels etc.

Slept downtown in Lakeview on the way home. Again I was surprised not to be bothered.