Hiking in Lake Tahoe
I know, I know, the blog title says "Hiking in Lake Tahoe," but first, let's get to the beer. Then hiking. We always thinking about Napa and Sonoma and wine, but California actually has a loooooot of breweries. So when we saw any on the map where we stayed, we did our best to check them out. Our first stop on our way into the Lake Tahoe area was Fifty Fifty Brewing Company.
We also checked out Tahoe Mountain Brewing Company, which, as you'd probably assume given its name, is closer to Tahoe. Their Evolution Barrel, pictured above, is probably one of the best sour beers I've had. They describe it as a blend of one-, two-, and three-year-old sour golden ales that were aged in oak barrels. So mother pucking good!
In terms of solid sustenance, I recommend Sprouts Natural Foods Cafe. For any vegetarians out there, this place is a dream. Though I'm not a vegetarian, I ended up ordering vegetarian meals because their descriptions were incredibly appealing. They do have some options with meat, but keep an open mind. I loved the place so much we ate there twice, which is rare for us to do because we always try to go somewhere new each day when we're travelling. Additionally they have a fantastic juice menu. I ordered the "Flu Fighter," which was a nice pick-me-up from the ginger.
Once we settled into Lake Tahoe, we found a short, albeit surprisingly steep, hike in the area. Though not pictured, we accessed Cascade Falls Trail from the Bay View campground. If you plan on hiking, go early as parking fills up quickly everywhere in Lake Tahoe. The trail is very easy to follow, so you don't have to worry about getting lost. It also offers stellar views of Cascade Lake, Emerald Bay, and Lake Tahoe. The saturated blue of the water was gorgeous and, if you don't have a lot of time, this hike offers a lot of bang for your buck.
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