Snowshoe through History Hike...
California State Park Interpreters, Lindsay and John, led us on a Snowshoe Through History hike along Lake Tahoe's magical West Shore at Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park.
We explored the lakefront and the grounds of the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion estate. In 1897, San Francisco businessman I. W. Hellman began buying property at Sugar Pine Point and by 1913 had acquired nearly 2000 acres. His grand but informal summer home, called Pine Lodge, was completed in 1903 and was considered to be one of the finest in the high Sierra.
In addition, we learned about the natural environment that attracted Tahoe's earliest settlers and explored the fascinating history of a Tahoe landmark.
While the temperatures were brisk, the well done tour made it all so worth it. There is always something to do and learn!
We explored the lakefront and the grounds of the Hellman-Ehrman Mansion estate. In 1897, San Francisco businessman I. W. Hellman began buying property at Sugar Pine Point and by 1913 had acquired nearly 2000 acres. His grand but informal summer home, called Pine Lodge, was completed in 1903 and was considered to be one of the finest in the high Sierra.
In addition, we learned about the natural environment that attracted Tahoe's earliest settlers and explored the fascinating history of a Tahoe landmark.
While the temperatures were brisk, the well done tour made it all so worth it. There is always something to do and learn!
2 comments:
Cute photos. You wouldn't guess that it was below 32 degrees with the windchill, but I can see my chattering teeth in the photo. haha
Interesting to learn that Pine Lodge was the first to have electricity in the basin, and had indoor toilets at a time only a small percent of homes in the U.S. had it. And this was a vacation home! wow. Very cool and fun day.
I love your new coat! The snowshoe tour is a fun idea. I can't wait to partake!
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