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32 maskmatters.org FALL - V9 -{DID YOU KNOW?} At over 2 million years old, Lake Tahoe is considered an ancient lake. It is one of the 20 oldest lakes in the world.
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urrounded by the towering Sierra
Mountains—rich with impressive
species of flora, and home
to the largest alpine lake
in North America—fall
in north Lake Tahoe is
unlike anywhere else in the
world. All year round, this
mountain paradise is home to epic
adventures—and fall is one of the
most exciting times to visit.
Whether you’re looking to witness
stunning gold, orange and yellow hues
as leaves transform thanks to cooler
temperatures; stay fit with Tahoe’s endless
array of sports and wellness opportunities;
or simply leaning into the fall spirit at the
region’s wide variety of seasonal events,
there’s a north Lake Tahoe adventure for
everyone.FINE FOLIAGE
One of fall’s simple-yet-essential pleasures is
taking in the sight of leaves as they change
with the season. As the natural home toover 10 different species of trees, north
Lake Tahoe offers visitors the chance to
experience nature’s bounty of autumnal
colors as expressed by transforming
leaves. This change in color is the result
of diminishing chlorophyll (which
makes leaves green)—plus a complex
equation of species, moisture,
temperature, location and what insect
species are active in a region—and is
especially apparent in deciduous trees like
the Aspen.
Visitors can hike Tahoe’s various trails,
which include the Mt. Rose Summit, Tahoe
Meadows, Ellis Peak and Sugar Pine Point
State Park trails, for maximum leaf-peeping
satisfaction.
For those in search of more structured
adventures, Alpenglow Expeditions has you
covered. The company offers Via Ferrata, a
protected climbing route in Squaw Valley
| Alpine Meadows that is the first of its
kind. Similarly, Tahoe Adventure Company
is offering a range of guided hikes, cycling
routes, climbing and backpacking tours.DRINK IN THE FLAVORS
Every fall, you can count on a few things
happening: the leaves will change colors,
the temperatures will descend, pumpkin-
spice everything will pop up everywhere
and, of course, the Tahoe City Oktoberfest
will roll into town. This annual event—held
on Sept. 28 this year—rings in the fall
with the help of local craft breweries, live
musical performances and delicious food.
The fun doesn’t stop there. Whether
you’re a craft beer aficionado or simply
looking to wet your whistle after a day of
cycling, hiking and paddle boarding, north
Lake Tahoe’s Ale Trail offers an array of
regional watering holes replete with locally-
brewed craft beers. After a day enjoying
the beautiful leaves of Tahoe’s aspen groves
and alpine forests, head up to places like
Rubicon Pizza Company or Backyard Bar
& BBQ to wind down and refuel.FALL FITNESS
Take advantage of cooler temps by staying
outside longer and linking multiple sports‘FALL’ FOR
LAKE TAHOE