Except for the six populated towns in Lake Tahoe, the space in between is wild and undeveloped. This leaves plenty of area for wildlife to roam (a wonderful aspect of this region). You can discover this world on your own on the mountain trails and in the meadows, but you might want to consider joining in on a program at local field stations and centers to get the most out of this thing to do in Tahoe.
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Refuges & Programs
For nearly 40 years Alpine Skills International (ASI) has educated people looking to either learn the basics of rock climbing, backcountry skiing, snowboarding and mountaineering or to take their skills to higher (and safer) levels. ASI offers expert climbing instruction on Donner Summit and multi-day ski tours in the region’s backcountry from Castle Peak to the eastern Sierra. Guided mountaineering tours to iconic places like...read more
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Refuges & Programs
When it comes to maintaining Lake Tahoe's natural beauty, our best defense is in teaching our youth the importance that lies within protecting the wilderness. Acting as a steward of connection for youth and Mother Nature, Gateway Mountain Center is a place that engages young minds with adventurous and educational explorations in the natural world. Offering various wellness programs, athletic curriculum and summer camps, Gateway...read more
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Refuges & Programs
Paige Meadows is a huge area of easy hiking and mountain biking trails in the summer and cross-country skiing trails in the winter. An area that is superb for families and those not wanting a big workout, the zone has very few hills yet offers stunning views of the area. In the spring Paige Meadows is filled with a variety of wildflowers. In the fall...read more
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Refuges & Programs
Immersed in the Truckee forest is a place that delves into the research and lessons that Mother Earth can provide. Sagehen Creek Field Station is a quaint teaching facility and research station for the University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley Natural History Museums and the U.C Natural Reserve System. Also an active member of the Organization of Biological Field Stations, Sagehen has been a longstanding...read more
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Refuges & Programs
Ward Canyon is off CA Highway 89/West Lake Boulevard on the backside of Alpine Meadows Ski Area. The park is a protected, undeveloped swath of beautiful forest that offers manicured single-track trails and access to Ward Creek, a beautiful babbling stream that provides a stunning backdrop to the forest that surrounds it. The trail system connects with other trails that traverse the entire Lake Tahoe...read more
