VLOG 104: Emerald Bay State Park (Lake Tahoe, CA)

Today we're exploring Emerald Bay State Park in south Lake Tahoe on the California side. We'll enjoy views of Fannette Island from Inspiration Point and Emerald Bay Viewpoint, admire the Scandinavian architecture of the historic Vikingsholm, and hike the trail to Upper Eagle Falls.

Emerald Bay State Park was established in 1953, and in 1969 Emerald Bay was designated as a National Natural Landmark. The Emerald Bay waters were designated as an underwater State Park in 1994, and in 2018 Emerald Bay State Park opened California’s first Maritime Heritage Underwater Trail.

Emerald Bay State Park is home to some of the finest Scandinavian architecture in the western hemisphere. Vikingsholm was built nearly a century ago in 1928, and it's a popular 2 mile out and back hike. Along with the short but steep Vikingsholm trail, Emerald Bay is home to multiple spectacular trails. The incredibly picturesque Rubicon Trail stretches over 10 miles (out & back). The Eagle Falls Trail is a short but rewarding hike that leads to beautiful waterfall viewpoints, and if you continue past the waterfall it'll take you to Eagle Lake and the Desolation Wilderness. You'll also find the beautiful Emerald Bay Viewpoint and Inspiration Point inside the bay (both are beautiful sunrise spots).

For more information on this wonderful State Park, make sure to check out my full "Emerald Bay" blog post at https://www.flyingdawnmarie.com/new-b...

Chapters:
0:00 Emerald Bay Intro
0:56 Vikingsholm
3:08 Viewpoint & Inspiration Point
4:43 Lower Eagle Falls
5:50 Upper Eagle Falls
7:16 Trails Overview
7:45 In Summary