Take in the stunning state parks of Emerald Bay, Eagle Lake, D.L. Bliss and Sugar Pine, scattered along Lake Tahoe’s West shore, on a driving tour. View the crystal-clear waters from roadside overlooks and hear stories about this spectacular alpine lake as we cruise from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino at Stateline, Nevada to Tahoe City.

This driving tour is one of three that takes you entirely around Lake Tahoe. On this tour we’ll explore the early community of Al Tahoe, the Tallac Historic Site, and view three early Tahoe summer homes. Our tour continues with optional hikes to Vikingsholm at Emerald Bay, Eagle Falls, and Eagle Rock. Enjoy the picturesque splendour of Lake Tahoe and its surrounding snow capped mountains as you drive, along the way hearing stories about:

• Some of Tahoe’s colourful characters
• Early Native American history in the Tahoe Basin
• Lake Tahoe’s early history
• The trees of Tahoe’s pine forest
• The history of gaming in Lake Tahoe

This driving tour can be completed in about two hours without any stops. On the other hand, this is your adventure. You may stop where you want, when you want, and for as long as you want. It’s up to you!

Along the way, you’ll have the option of visiting a number of state parks. Parking fees are not included in the price of this tour. For more detailed information about these stops please see “Places to stop along the way” in the tour description where I have listed April 2021 prices, as well as information about the optional hikes.

Please review the “Precautions” section for important information on driving and hiking.