Fall, the locals favorite season
Autumn is the most underrated season at Lake Tahoe for reasons locals don’t understand.
This time of year the entire basin is awash in a spectrum of color that rivals New England. A few maples dot the landscape, but it’s the quaking aspens that stand out in the Sierra.
The green, silver dollar like leaves seem to steal from an artist’s palette when it comes time to changing. Soft hues of yellow transform into vibrant bursts like a ray of sunshine, while orange and red add to the diversity.
Other foliage is turning as well, making for a kaleidoscope of color.
It’s just a short drive or bike ride from the Stardust to capture the wonders of nature. Go in either direction from the property and you won’t be disappointed.
One of the great things about South Lake Tahoe in the fall is the crowds have dissipated. You might have your favorite trail to yourself. And just think, no one will be blocking the view of those aspens. Just make sure the battery in your camera is charged.
Another advantage to visiting Tahoe in the fall is restaurants are less crowded. You aren’t apt to be left hungry if spontaneously you decide to eat out.
The same can’t be said for all the nighttime entertainment options, but it is still easier to get a concert ticket now than it was in the summer.
With it being slower at most businesses, it means calling for a massage last-minute might not be a bad idea, going out to breakfast won’t mean waiting in line, nor will you be stuck in traffic.
Lake Tahoe in the fall is all about falling back into that relaxed state of mind that every day life keeps you from.
