Discovering Tahoe Falls continues Glen Alpine Falls, Cascade Falls, Eagle Falls in South Lake Tahoe Recap part 1 and 2:  My trip to visit and photograph Tahoe waterfalls began with Bridal Veil Falls off Hwy 50 in Placerville. This was an extra stop or a plus option that only took a few minutes. It was a great way to start the day. Glen Alpine lower falls, seen above, were lovely and worth the bumpy ride. The hike to the upper falls was equally rewarding but photographing them was not quite so easy. However, my peek through the trees rewarded me with some lovely sites. Upper Glen Alpine Falls in Lake Tahoe requires a short hike to view. This trail is not suitable for anyone with mobility limitations.     After hiking on the Desolation Wilderness path and exploring the falls, river and streams, we headed out on Fallen Leaf Road to find the next waterfall. The Cascade Falls trailhead is located off Hwy 89 inside Bayview Campground where there is...

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...