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Friday He-Man and I went kayaking on Lake Tahoe. It was his first time in a Kayak and he paddled like a BOSS!
We rented our kayaks from Kings Beach on the North Shore just a 45-minute drive from home. We hired a guide since it would be the first time for both of us paddling on the Lake Tahoe. It was a gorgeous morning, and the water was calm; perfect for a paddle.
He-Man in his sit on top kayak- We stopped at a Hot Springs near the shore. I never knew there was a hot spring in the lake. The steel fencing under the dock is where the hot spring bubbles up. A resort pumps the hot water to their spa for guests.
Our guide Michael had us hugging the shore for some of the paddle, he said, “get your kid out cause we’re going to paddle through the rocks.”
That was fun, and we spied an opportunist… another Bonsai Rock on the lake?
We weren’t the only ones paddling on the lake or paddling through the rocks. There were quite a few SUP boarders out…I really want to try that! Of course, there were some seagulls.
We paddled out two miles out of the California side of the lake to the Nevada side. Hung out a bit in 1200 ft deep water then turned around and headed back in for more tales and sights from our Kayaks. I have more views, birds, and an interesting house to share with you in the future.
I hope your week is going well and continues to! Happy Wednesday!
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Beautiful lake shots! I have always wanted a kayak but need a way to carrier it on the RV and need one that I feel safe to have my camera gear on. I think on it a lot.
Thank you so much, John! We’re thinking on how to store, and carry them too! It’s a big footprint and we’d have two! We’re in “downsizing” mode and our space is limited too.
Plus I need to figure out if I can manage to load and unload it on my own. Camera gear. I bought a Bridge Camera to take on the water and a dry bag to stow it in if the water gets rough or I need to be busy paddling without it in my way.
If I lose the bridge camera in the water I won’t cry too much over it like I would my DSLR and big lens! It was compromise I could live with until I’m more experienced in a kayak and feel more comfortable taking my DSLR.
Looks like a wonderful time. I love the round rocks along the shore and creating little rock islands.
It was a great morning! Those rocks are neat. Thanks so much, Denise!
A beautiful lake, a hot spring, and your He-Man……a perfect day! You said it well, Deborah, the Bonsai as an opportunist. I love Mother Nature!
Me too! Thank you so much, Erica!
What an adventure!!
It was fun! Thanks!
That looks idyllic — just beautiful and refreshing!
It is beautiful there!
Wow, Deborah, how very cool! I was shocked when you said the lake was 1200 ft deep, I had no idea it was that deep!
I had no idea it was that deep either, but it didn’t freak me out. Kayaking in the ocean got me over that.
Okay, I had to look up Stand Up Paddleboarding. Looks like fun, but also looks like yet another thing I would fall down trying to do. lol!
LOL! I would fall down too, a lot! Still want to try it though.
It looks like a wonderful spot. Lovely photos!
It’s gorgeous everywhere around the lake. Thank you so much, Belinda!
That looks like such an amazing trip, Deborah. You had me until you said 1200 ft deep, then I got a little panic in my chest. lol. I’m hoping to do some kayaking this weekend (fingers crossed that the weather cooperates).
If you’ve paddled out at sea like I have once 1200 ft seemed easy! At least I thought I’m still at the top of the food chain here on the lake verses the sea!
I hope you have great weather for kayaking and have a fabulous paddle!
Beautiful photos. I like the bonsai rock. Unique and sweet.
That little fir tree growing out of the rock is lovely isn’t it. There’s a famous Bonsai Rock that gets a lot of photographer attention. Me included.
Here’s a link to my take on that one.
I’m thrilled to have seen this little new one early on in its life. 😀
Interesting. I didn’t know anything about this. Thanks.
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My week is going well, but definitely not as much fun as you and your hubby were having. Great fun, great photos. 🙂
Thank you so much, Judy! I’m glad you were able to move those hornets, and wasps.
I hope the dew point drops so it’s cooler soon!
What a wonderful day, and what a wonderful place. Another new adventure!
Thank you Jennie! It was fun.
You’re welcome, Deborah!
Looks like fun. I don’t think the SUP people have the hang of it yet. Or maybe they were doing yoga. 🙂
I read something about a new multi-purpose trail between Incline Village and Sand Harbor Beach. Might be a good place for a bike ride.
Enjoy !!
It was lovely! Thanks, Jamie!! I think they were just taking it easy and enjoying the rocks. Some of them were climbing the rocks and diving in.
Yes! The trail is lovely and a lot of it finished. A bike ride might be just the thing to get me on my bike. It’s been ages since I rode it.
This looks like such a beautiful location! Love the route through the rocks!! I’m so glad you got He-Man to finally go. I hope he’s completely smitten with it and will happily do more 🙂
Were you using a waterproof camera? Last year I got a little ‘lifejacket’ for my camera so that if I ever drop it in the water, it will float. I’m not nearly so paranoid about taking photos on the water anymore.
It’s lovely! Very crowded almost year round b/c it’s so lovely. I’m excited that He-Man finally went and he likes it! We’ll do this again.
No, not using a waterproof camera or housing. I didn’t take my “good” camera though. I took my little Bridge camera the Lumix fz200. I bought for kayaking and for those times I want something a bit better than my iPhone, but not cry too much should it over the side of the kayak.
I keep it in a dry bag if the water gets rough.
Which reminds me … I have a dry bag somewhere that I keep meaning to pull out … now if only I can remember where I put it!!
LOL! That was me too! Since moving somethings I put in “new” places and now am having a hard time finding them. I went to the drawer I always kept my dry bag in and it wasn’t there. I looked for a whole day and finally found it hanging with my reflectors! I put back with my reflectors so, hopefully my brain knows that’s its new home. I hope you find yours for your next paddle!
I haven’t found it yet. It’s got to be here somewhere … I haven’t moved!!
😜 Hope you find it in time for your next paddle.
how awesome!
Thank you, Jodi!
I just love kayaking. What a beautiful day.
It was a lovely morning on the lake! Thank you, Cheryl.
Nice to find another activity in your new home area (who wouldn’t enjoy paddling on Lake Tahoe).
Bonus, paddling is a great upper body exercise so you get to enjoy the scenery and get cardio and strengthening exercise at the same time. Double bonus, do enough paddling and your 500 mm lens will start feeling lighter and less need to use the tripod!
LOL! My forearms and wrists were sore for days afterwards!
I hope to do more kayaking on the lake and hopefully, get an earlier jump on it in the years to come.
What a fun and beautiful trip, Deborah. Thanks for letting us come along. Applesauce, that’s a deep lake! I’ve never been kayaking — but then, I can’t swim… Hugs!
Oh, I would be in full blown Mother mode all over you about being in the water! Number 1 Grandson and Baby Girl get a lot of that because he can’t swim very well at all.
It was a fun morning! Thank you Teagan! xx Hope you have a lovely week-end!
LOL. When I was a kid, I used to bravely go wherever my float would take me — as long as the people on the shore didn’t look too tiny. (Of course there had to be a float!) I’m not that brave any more. I took lessons twice as an adult. It didn’t take. Now I probably have too much fat to sink, but I’m still staying land-bound! 😀
I can swim, but I never got the breathing thing so I don’t do that. That’s #1 Grandson; always in a life-jacket and has a rope to the buoy and houseboat to cling to. Still I freakout and drive my daughter nuts.
Hey, fat floats! That’s the only good thing I can say about my body fat. At least I popped back up when we flipped the floating hot dog. 😀
What a beautiful site! You’re fortunate to live so close to a kayaking opportunity, I have never been inside of a kayak, but it looks like great fun. Does sitting in that position hurt your back?
We’re counting our blessings everyday! We still are pinching ourselves that we are living here.
There’s a padded back rest in this model, but personally owned ones have padded seats too. That’s what I’m wanting. I did have bench butt after sitting on the un padded seat for 3 hours.
How fun! It looks like you are enjoying life in your new surroundings!
We are! Thank you so much!
That looks fabulous! I hope to be in the Lake Tahoe area next year… I’m definitely going to do this!
How exciting a trip to look forward to! Yes, I definitely recommend kayaking on the lake.
Looks very pretty there.
It’s lovely! You and Mary would like it.
Love Kings Beach. We enjoyed going to Jakes on the Lake and the Post Office cafe there. Nice photos and you are lucky to be 45 minutes from there.
Oh, thank you for the recommendations, John! I’ll look them up on Yelp and see if they’re still around. We are counting our blessings everyday since finally moving over. It’s already been 3 months!
Those are great photos, Deborah. It looks like you’re really enjoying your new surroundings. I’m happy for you both.
We’re loving it here, Dan. Thank you so much!
I’m thrilled He-Man finally went kayaking and likes it!