Itching to get out of the house in the safest way possible, we took a little road trip to Lake Tahoe. It was a great choice since we were easily able to hike, swim, and kayak while keeping our distance. It was even better because the scenery was unbelievably beautiful!
Our first stop was in Emerald Bay State Park, where we hiked to Cascade Falls. The hike itself was pretty easy, but Indy did have to scramble over some rocks for a bit. He was pretty tired once we got there, so he was able to relax...right in the middle of the waterfall. Goofy dog.
We grabbed lunch at Sprouts Cafe (which was super yummy!) and then checked in to our hotel. We stayed at a place called BaseCamp, which was right on the CA/NV border. It was a great little spot for us and Indy was happy for the chance to rest!
The next morning, we hiked over to Secret Beach and Chimney Beach. This beach is dog-friendly and honestly SO beautiful. We couldn't get over the water's color and the snow-capped mountains behind. Indy happily swam to his heart's content and then we hiked back up to our car.
We had a quick lunch at Super Tacos (fast & delicious!). After Indy wore himself out, we figured it was a good opportunity to take him kayaking! We were basically convinced he'd unintentionally flip us over in an attempt to swim, but he was the perfect pup and just enjoyed observing the water for an hour.
That evening, we took it easy (basically Indy didn't move for hours). The next morning on our way home near Davis, CA, we passed by some beautiful sunflower fields that we couldn't pass up. It was a nice chance to stretch out our legs and stand next to sunflowers that were taller than me!
It was a nice little break for us, and I really think most people were doing a good job of distancing. We didn't interact with a single person that wasn't wearing a mask, except a few folks that we passed while hiking.
Overall, I'm happy we were able to take a mini vacation. It definitely helped us recharge!
