We didn’t bring our own bicycles on this trip, which proved to be no obstacle. South Lake Tahoe has bike rentals conveniently located on all the main roads and near all of the best trails. Rentals run about $7 -10 per hour with a discount for children.

  The trail we chose that day followed the south western side of Lake Tahoe along Highway 89. This trail highlights Camp Richardson & the Tallac Historical Estates. It is approximately 8 miles long and can be covered in about 1½ hours round trip if you take the time to enjoy the sights.

  We were summoned along toward Camp Richardson by the calls of the various wildlife residing in the wetlands. Upon arrival at the beach, we find abundant picnic tables and clean restrooms. The sand was clean and very coarse. Unless you have really tough feet, make sure to bring sandals or you might end up raw in no time flat. And all the claims of the “Tahoe Blue Water” are proved true with one glance offshore. They say that you can see a white dinner plate 80 feet under, I believe it! However if you are still skeptical, there is a Marina near by, just make sure to bring the plate back.

  Our next stop was the Tallac Historical Estates. Each estate has an information plaque that brings to light some of history of the founding of South Lake Tahoe. We also found the engine to a historic steam boat, the Todd Goodwin.

On the ride back, we couldn’t help but to notice how friendly everyone was, whether by foot or bike.

  I was a little concerned that this would be difficult; considering the altitude is hard to breathe for us lowlanders and that I haven’t ridden a bike for a while. This is one expedition I would recommend to anyone yearning for a peaceful beautiful outing.

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