Emerald bay, Lake Tahoe

Emerald Bay State Park is a state park of California in the United States, centered on Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay, a National Natural Landmark. Park features include Eagle Falls and Vikingsholm, a 38-room mansion that is considered one of the finest examples of Scandinavian architecture in the United States. The architect was Leonard Palme, who was hired by his aunt Lora Josephine Knight to design and build Vikingsholm. The park contains the only island in Lake Tahoe, Fannette Island. The park is accessible by California State Route 89 near the southwest shore of the lake. Emerald Bay is one of Lake Tahoe's most photographed and popular locations.

June at Emerald Bay on Lake Tahoe, and the water was calm, with just a few boats making wakes. The light was soft and even, and the air was clear enough to see the mountains in the distance.

Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, California · 2021