Lake Tahoe Weekend Warrior Trip from the Bay Area ๐ช๐
Day 1: Quick Hits ๐ Emerald Bay State Park โ No parking? Just drove along the highway for a quick pic. Views = stunning, photos = meh. ๐ Secret Cove Nude Beach โ Tiny but wild (clothing-optional! ๐). Parked near trailhead & hiked downโlater learned you can park roadside and walk straight to the beach! * Day 2: Mission Possible ๐ Sand Harbor Beach (Nevada State Park) โ 5:50 AM wake-up โ 30-min drive โ 6:50 AM arrival (police car = queue marker). Got in! ๐๏ธ $15. โ Rented a regular kayak (3h min. for clear onesโnah). Paddled to Secret Cove (round trip = 7h ๐ฅต). โ Survival Kit: Food, water, reef-safe sunscreen (reapply!) Long sleeves/pants, dry bag (WANDR = MVPโsaved my mirrorless cam!). Rookie mistake: Forgot feet sunscreen โ lobster-red toes ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ Drone Notes: โ No drones in the parkโฆ but over the lake = fair game! โ Hand-launch skills = crucial (RIP that Indian coupleโs droneโฆ #BayAreaToTahoe #WeekendMission #SunburnWarrior #TravelHacks