There had been a threat of snow for today but when we awoke to glorious sunshine, we knew a drive was in order.  Mark and Carol were on board so off we went to Fallen Leaf Lake.

Beginning in 1898, the Price and Craven families operated two facilities at Fallen Leaf Lake: the Fallen Leaf Lodge and the Housekeeping Camp.  It's amazing to think of the life here then.

The mother-in-law of John Steinbeck’s college friend owned a lodge and family camp on the wooded shore of the Lake. In the summer of 1925, Steinbeck stayed here and helped perform maintenance work on the cabins and grounds.  I find that so interesting.

After lunch at the marina, we visited Lily Lake, a small but picturesque Alpine lake worthy of a visit and some oohs and ahs.