Lake Tahoe Survives Wildfires, Welcomes Visitors
July 11, 2007. Here at VacationRental.org, we watched closely as wildfires burned in recent weeks south of Lake Tahoe. This fantastic region’s luxury vacation rentals have been favorites of ours, and we hoped for the safety of its residents.
Fortunately, firefighters contained the blaze just before Independence Day, just as it began to creep into the giant basin that holds the 22-mile-long, 10-mile-wide lake.
Yesterday, USA Today reported that Lake Tahoe tourism officials encouraged visitors to return to their community. We couldn’t agree with them more.
As you may recall, we included Tahoe on our list of last-minute summer vacations just before the fires started. This world-class destination has been a favorite of ours for many reasons. First of all, its sheer size impresses us like few natural wonders can, on the order of monuments such as the Grand Canyon. Looking down upon its blue waters from one of the many scenic overlooks is a mesmerizing experience.
We also love the little towns and restaurants that ring the lake. Eating on the lakeside deck at Gar Woods Grill and Pier in Carnelian Bay is one of the best al fresco dining experiences in the country.
