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The hills are alive with the sound of music....but seriously it's gorgeous in Lake Tahoe right now. Perfect temps make it easy to get outside and enjoy everything the Sierra Mountains have to offer. We've been doing just that the last few weekends. When you know snow is just around the corner you soak up as much sunshine as you can.

If you're like us then you're probably on the hunt for family (aka toddler) friendly activities. I rounded up our favorite Lake Tahoe activities you can do any weekend whether or not you have the kiddos.

Four ways to get outside this Fall

Leaf Peeping
You know it's fall when the leaves start to turn and honestly it's something I never really experienced growing up in southern California. Hence why I love to drive out to Hope Valley and soak in all the beautiful fall colors. It's a peaceful excursion and the photos don't do it justice.

(Def.) Leaf peeping is an informal term in the United States for the activity in which people travel to view and photograph the fall foliage in areas where leaves change colors in autumn.

Apple Hill is located about an hour west of Lake Tahoe making an easy before or after stop for those driving from the Sacramento/SF area. We make a trip every fall to pick apples and pumpkins. This year was especially fun for Emerson. As she was excited to pull the wagon around and collect all the pumpkins. This has turned into a family tradition. See more HERE.



Hiking
Fall hikes are perfect for a few reasons the trails aren't as busy and the weather is usually perfect. Don't forget sunscreen or water! Lately I've found it easier to grab a big bottle of smartwater for hikes rather than packing two water bottles for easy sharing.

With it's distinctive pure taste wrapped in iconic packaging, it delivers the authentic style + substance that never-settlers crave. While other premium waters might add gimmicky claims, smartwater looks forward… a smarter water, purposefully designed: vapor-distilled for purity, inspired by the clouds, with just the right amount of electrolytes for a uniquely clean taste. 

Watch the Kokanee Run
This is a must. Each autumn, from late September through mid-October, mature kokanee salmon, transform from silver-blue color to a fiery vermilion, and run up Taylor Creek, near South Lake Tahoe.

From Memorial Day weekend through October, the Stream Profile Chamber at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center is an opportunity to see the trout and Kokanee salmon of Lake Tahoe up close. It is located on Highway 89 about a 1 mile west of Camp Richardson in South Lake Tahoe, CA.


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