Sacramento and Lake Tahoe

walkinghome
Wed, 01 Jun 2016 23:47:47 +0000

I guess I should have separated the two trips more. We will definitely do outdoor stuff at the lake, and just about everyone likes to hike. We’re going to be up in the Northwest end. I found this place, which I realized must be Squaw Valley: http://www.skiheavenly.com/the-mountain/adventurepeaksummer.aspx which looks like it has something for everyone, but it’s an hour drive South. I love zip lines and Gondolas and I know some of the more athletic people like mountain biking and rope courses, etc.

Thanks for the specific hike recommendations, @fractalmstr. We have hikers of varying abilities. Some enjoy more of a walk and some like to go for the high peaks. I personally like a semi-challenging hike with a waterfall and wild blueberries! Would there be any places that have some wonderful fresh California produce? Around my area in July there are farm stands everywhere and that’s always the most enjoyable to purchase. We tend to take turns cooking meals.

When I mentioned the city sort of things to do, I was thinking of us two jet lagged travelers finding something to do for a day and while we meander over to the lake. I love the sound of Auburn! Just looking at a map, it’s hard to figure out where would be a place to stop for a bit. We may look at a Capital tour. We’ve done them in Pennsylvania and Vermont. Any suggestions on where to spend the night?

The kids already have a car rented so we don’t have to worry about picking anyone up in Reno. Frankly, I think they will enjoy the night in a city without Mom and Dad. They don’t get to hang out together without us very often.