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Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe, California
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.[1] 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.[2] The architect was Leonard Palme, who was hired by his aunt Laura 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.
In 1969 Emerald Bay was recognized as a National Natural Landmark by the federal Department of the Interior. In 1994 California State Parks included the surrounding water of the bay as a part of the park, making Emerald Bay one of the first underwater parks of its type in the state, protecting the various wrecks and other items on the bay's bottom.
The 1,533-acre (620 ha) park was established in 1953.[3] It is located directly south of D. L. Bliss State Park.
Summer temperatures at the park range from the low 40 °F (4 °C) at night to mid-70 °F (21 °C) during the day, and during the winter visitors will usually experience temperatures between 20 and 40 °F (−7 and 4 °C). During harsh winters the bay freezes over. The bay is about 1.7 miles (2.7 km) in length, and about two-thirds of a mile (1 km) wide at its widest point.
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Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe, California
Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe, California
Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe, California
Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe, California
Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe, California
Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe, California
Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe, California
Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe, California
Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe, California
Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe, California
Emerald Bay State Park, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach is known for its beautiful sandy beach that stretches for approximately 1/2 of a mile with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains. Recreation opportunities include swimming and picnicking. The beach is also a popular launching point for kayakers heading to Emerald Bay. Kayak rentals are available on-site. The beach is on National Forest land and is managed by concessionaire California Land Management.
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
Baldwin Beach, Lake Tahoe, California
California State Capitol Museum, California State Capitol, 1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
At the State Capitol, the past, present and future of California interact with equal force. The building serves as both a museum and the state’s working seat of government. Visitors to the Capitol can experience California’s rich history and witness the making of history through the modern lawmaking process.