We have only visited this development once in the past and really never did wander about. Karen and Stephen guided us on a nature walk in this unique environment. I am loving the new explorations!

On the banks of the Upper Truckee River is one of Tahoe's little known gems. Tahoe Paradise Park provides numerous ways to spend a great lazy day.
We ambled about the shoreline of Lake Baron, ogling its occupants.

The tadpoles are not only plentiful they are huge. I would say at least 6" long. Children lined the shore with nets to catch, marvel at and release. The giggles were infectious.
Could this be the endangered Mountain Yellow-legged frog? I hope so, as we saw several of them in this aquatic oasis.
All along our trail were informative signs educating us about this special environment and its residents. I do love learning new things when I'm out and about.






While its name is Common Blue Damselfly, there is nothing common about the beautiful color of this insect. Wow.
The trees lining the Lake are spectacular.
Some even demand a hug!
Any day in Tahoe where one spots a Bald Eagle is a fabulous day. This guy was perched, high above us all, looking impressive. What fun.
Almost anywhere you go in the Lake Tahoe Basin there is history waiting to be found. Tahoe Paradise is no exception. Any account of bona fide movers and shakers in the history here would not be complete without the story of Jim A. E. Wilson, the original developer of Tahoe Paradise. This late 1950's video is an 18 minute promotional tool Mr. Wilson used to sell Paradise. In 1953, he formed the Tahoe Paradise Corporation, whose plan was to develop 4,500 parcels of property, over 1,600 acres at the base of Echo Summit (Meyers).

In addition to residential development, he foresaw a mile and a half of commercial accommodations with a golf course, ski area, recreational park, stables, man-made lake and Swiss-Bavarian- style hotel.

By 1960, plans were in full gear, and many of the projects had been completed. A housing development with 26 miles of roads, the golf course, Lake Baron, and Tahoe Paradise Park are among the projects which still stand today as evidence of Wilson’s dream. His untimely death, in 1970, ended further expansion yet enough was left behind for us to have the opportunity to peacefully meander in nature, search for tadpoles and hug spectacular trees. What a nice legacy!
I'm not quite sure what this license plate is trying to say but for us it's Loving In Lake Tahoe.