Hello my wonderful friends! Since I enjoy the travel posts from my favorite bloggers I thought I’d give it a try and share my recent trip to Lake Tahoe and some other really fun places along the way. The most scenic spot of the entire trip:
Have you been to the Tahoe area? It’s gorgeous!! I had no idea the lake was so big – it took well over an hour to ride around it on our motorcycle and there were so so many amazing things to do and see along the way. We stayed at the ski resort in Squaw/Olympic Valley and did a lot of fun stuff, but I could’ve easily stayed another week and enjoyed plenty more activities.
The hubs took the lead on planning this trip because he’d been there before and he did great! He chose a perfect Airbnb. We had all the conveniences of home like a fridge, oven, and even a dishwasher. It was the absolute most perfect time to be there as the highs were in the low to mid 80’s and it got as chilly as the 40’s overnight. That bit of heat combined + cold water = bliss.
Perhaps because we had such a good time I didn’t get any pictures of the lake itself – at least on my Canon. I am a big believer in enjoying the moment, but I do wish I’d remembered to bring it more places. Oh well! We did get some shots of the adjacent Donner Lake, which I highly recommend visiting (it’s more secluded and just as pretty and pristine). Admission is $10 per vehicle for all day access:
We had this spot all to ourselves!
We also got a chance to check out Bodie. It was a little detour from our route, but well worth it. Leo and I really enjoy visiting ghost towns; they give you a feel for how different life used to be.
This gold mining town turned state park offers nighttime ghost walks a few times each year, which seemed like a fun idea, but unfortunately they were all sold out for the time we were there.
FYI this tank shift dress by Leith is AMAZING! I have been wearing it nonstop as it’s insanely comfortable and so flattering. It just happens to be on sale right now too! Please excuse the lazy “travel hair.” 😉
My favorite spot of the whole trip was actually June Lake. We hadn’t even planned on visiting it, but we took the scenic route up to Tahoe and it was a great place to take a break from driving. It was perhaps the most peaceful place I’ve even been. And the water looked like drinking water! We are definitely going back.
This was another random “rest stop” along our drive to Tahoe. It was so refreshing to soak our feet in the chilly water of the mountain stream and the scenery was absolutely beautiful.
*Random side note: did you know the bubonic plague (i.e. Black Death) that killed millions of humans is still around? We saw multiple signs warning people not to touch or feed the squirrels so we kept our distance but man were they cute!
Another spontaneous pit stop. I think it was Mono lake:
This dress is another major score. I happened upon it at TJ Maxx and I’m so glad I did! It’s uber comfy and I love the back detail. It doesn’t wrinkle so it’s perfect for long car rides/travel. Unfortunately I couldn’t find it online, but here are 2 similar dresses by the same brand: one (50% off!), two.
What is your favorite road trip? I’m looking to start planning my next one!
Much love,
Kate