April 6 - More Bluegrass Music

Before we headed over to Winter Wondergrass. We drove to see Lake Tahoe in the winter. 

Our last day listening to bluegrass music and tasting beer was warmer and no snow. As you can see below, there’s no standard for what to wear. It was also fun people watching. 

Food was good , especially the little mini donuts. 


It was a great experience. 

Nevada City here she comes

Our one day with Shan and Carl we decided to take her on a hike to Donner Pass through the old train tunnels. This is where the I’ll-fated Donner Party met their demise. It is so rugged that I can’t imagine even trying to make it, especially with snow on the ground. 

After the 2.5 mile hike we drove back to Shan and Carls. Decided to show Jillian the Yuba River. 

Ahh, so refreshing. 

Met Carl at Grass Valley Brewery to show Jillian one of our favorite brewery out here. 

And that’s all we have time for this trip. Tomorrow we head for the Redwood Forest near Eureka CA. 

Last day in Tahoe.

We decided to take a hike on the Tahoe Rim Trail where the backpackers started. Bill wanted me to see some of what they hiked. It was a gorgeous, rugged trail along Echo Lake. 

Time to pick up the backpackers

Today the boys and we’re all alone. We hiked about 3 miles and then relaxed on the Pope beach until it was time to pick up Bill Shan and Carl at the Glen Alpine Trailhead. 

Such a relaxing place to spend a couple hours. The water is isolated clear and a beautiful blue color. 

The road back to the trailhead was only 7 miles BUT it takes 30 minutes to get there. It’s a narrow, bumpy road with lots of houses and or cabins along the way. Crazy where people build around here. 

Since we got to the trailhead early, Lenny, Banjo and I decided to walk up the trail for about a mile or so. A couple pics along the way. Very rugged. 

And here they are. They were right on time. We packed their backpacks in the car and headed for the South Lake Brewery. They were hungry for some real food and beer!

After a great dinner, we had to say our tearful goodbyes. Good memories that we can talk about for a long time.

Bill will post pics about their backpacking trip later. 

Around South Lake Tahoe with Erin, Drew and Eim

After the backpackers left, we went for a hike to the Upper Truckee River. we all  played in the water a little. It was so clean and clear. 

Decided to take a drive to Truckee for some ice cream and beer. What a combo. 

On the way back we stopped at the Tallac Historic site that is on Lake Tahoe. It was a well known resort in the late 1800s. They’ve preserved a lot of the buildings. Unfortunately, the museum wasn’t  open but we enjoyed sitting on the sand by the water and watching the boats on Lake Tahoe. 

Came back to camp and had salmon foil packets, a fire and s’mores. 

Since we enjoyed Tallac Historic site so much and because we could have dogs on the beach we went back. This time we were a little more prepared with blankets, chairs,  and Phase 10. What fun!  

Erin purchased corgi fabric to make masks so she and I spent some time cutting and sewing. Made my day!

And here’s the finished product. 

So cute. 

But they had to head home to work tomorrow. Yes rears were shed but we have had such a great time, the memories will help till we can see them again.