Tahoe Falls continued  I found the Des olation Wilderness trailhead located at the end of a upper Glen Alpine parking lot that I was surprised to encounter after earlier squeezing into the one remaining dirt slot off the road next to the lower falls. A lake bordered the parking area that included non-flushing toilet facilities, which were a small blessing after the bumpy ride and several bottles of water. The upper falls path is clearly an often frequented destination for hikers. Signs indicated that permits (and fees) were not currently required for day use.  In my experience, the upper Glen Alpine Falls was not as dramatic as the lower Glen Alpine but the walk was beautiful. Snow capped mountains framed the view and my eyes were rewarded with the myriad shades of the Lake Tahoe area forests. A broad range of greens and blues, yellows, soft mauve, white and grey coordinated into an ongoing masterpiece. 

A Trip to Explore the Tahoe Falls Bridal Veil, Glen Alpine, Cascade Falls, Eagle Falls Late May came this year as a rewarding time to view the waterfalls in the South Lake Tahoe area.  After loading up the car with camera gear, snacks and mother dear, we headed across Hwy 50 to seek out the pretty wonders.  B ridal Veil Falls along the roadside in Placerville was rushing and called for a quick first stop to snap a shot. These falls are easy to miss on the south side of Hwy 50 with limited space to pull in and park. During summer the falls often fade to a trickle. As of May 2018 the Bridal Veil Falls Picnic Grounds remains closed due to road damages. Lets hope they designate some funds for repair soon as its a lovely place to stop and have a picnic or bring the dogs for a swim. We continued on to Lake Tahoe's Glen Alpine Falls via the winding narrow Fallen Leaf Road off Hwy 89. Passing traffic often required pulling to the side in restricted spaces. In other...