"A high-altitude (6,225 feet) lake known for winter sports, surrounded by 15 ski resorts and offering snowboarding, skiing, snowy forest hikes, cozy lakeside cafés, and scenic lifts (for example, the Sky Express to Heavenly's peak) that provide panoramic, snow-mantled views of the entire basin." - Joe Yogerst Joe Yogerst Joe Yogerst is a writer, editor, and photographer with over three decades of experience covering travel. His articles have appeared in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Time, and he has worked on more than 40 books for National Geographic. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, known for its stunning clarity and offering a range of outdoor activities." - Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine Maya Kachroo-Levine is the digital senior editor at Travel + Leisure. She covers hotels, destinations (focusing on Europe, Asia, California, and Mexico), food and drink, cruises, and l
"A large alpine lake famous for its unusually vivid blue water and shoreline that spans both California and Nevada, offering year-round outdoor pursuits—hiking, biking, and paddling in spring through fall and world-class skiing at nearby resorts in winter." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Straddling the border between California and Nevada, enormous Lake Tahoe is so postcard-worthy that an entire tourism industry sprung up around it. Whether you’re boating, walking the shoreline, or soaking in the views from the myriad scenic hiking trails, the deep blue waters of this beloved natural attraction always steal the show." - Travel + Leisure Editors
