We had a great time yesterday exploring the beauty of Lake Tahoe. The US Forest Service has many wonderful nature walks and historical museums. We walked the Rainbow Trail first. It is a 1/2 mile loop trail that took us to the Stream Profile Chamber. The chamber is an underground viewing area showing the underwater wildlife of Taylor Creek. It was very peaceful to watch the fish.
We spent a good part of the day exploring the Tallac Historic Site. This site is the home to what was, a century ago, the summer retreats of three elite San Francisco families. On the grounds are The Baldwin Estate, The Pope Estate, and Valhalla. Absolutely beautiful grounds! The property is lake front and offers so many places to picnic, bike, swim or just relax.

The meadow and lake view from the Rainbow Trail.

Mads and one of her best baby friends at the underground viewing area.

The view near the Pope Estate.

The girls standing at the fireplace in the Baldwin Estate. Built 1921. The kitchen was awesome!