Lake Tahoe’s South Shore and more

German shepherd at the Tahoe Keys Resort.

Photo by Tahoe Keys Resort.

Summer is prime time at South Lake Tahoe, for hotel stays and vacation rentals alike. A vacation rental can be your ticket to dog-friendly togetherness and flexibility; plus the lake and miles of dog-friendly hiking trails are right outside your door. Read more.

When it snows

border collie sits in show behind woman cross county skiing.

Photo by Glenna Haug.

Yes, it will snow again — and when it does, you and your best friend will find groomed cross-country trails as well as limitless tracts of public lands to glide on. Be sure to check with these centers regarding their status prior to heading out. Read more.

Tahoe time

Tahoma Meadows Cottages.

If crowds get you down, visit Lake Tahoe in September or October. You won’t quite have the place to yourselves, but relative to summer holiday weekends, Read more.

Highway 50 is nifty

Photo by Isaac Ordaz.

From Sacramento and the Bay Area, Highway 50 is the main artery leading to and from South Lake Tahoe. What many travelers don’t realize, however, is how many great recreation spots are situated along the way. Read more.