For a glimpse into the past, check out Vikingsholm, Hellman-Ehrman Mansion, Valhalla, and the Thunderbird Lodge in Lake Tahoe this summer. Information about the mansions as well as how to visit will help you with your summer Lake Tahoe list of things to do.

Lake Tahoe is known for its stunning beauty, with snow capped mountains and beautiful pine forests framing stunningly clear and deep blue waters. It’s not surprising that Lake Tahoe is the most Instagrammed lake in the US, and the second in the world, based on hashtags.

Comprehensive links to Lake Tahoe’s webcams. Plan your visit using the webcams available in ski resorts, mountains, lake and roads, and have a live view of the weather and traffic conditions.

From South Lake Tahoe to North Lake Tahoe and beyond the basin, there are plenty of delicious choices to explore the one-of-a-kind brewery scene that embody the magical Sierra Nevada mountains and crystal-clear waters of Lake Tahoe. Check out this Lake Tahoe brewery guide to find the best places to visit on your next trip.

Paddleboarding, kayaking, or doing any type of human-powered activity for however much time you have on Big Blue can give you an amazing workout, but it’s good to know when the best time of the year to paddle is and how to stay safe out on the water.

California’s Sno-Parks are a collaboration between California State Parks (OHMVR division) the U.S. Forest Service and other state and local government agencies. There are 18 Sno-Parks throughout California with cleared parking areas that allow access to many snow play options.