Discovery Series Ornament – Lake Tahoe
Discovery Series Ornament – Lake Tahoe is yet another mini mug that doesn’t have a predecessor from the previous collections. There are quite a few Starbucks stores in the Lake Tahoe area, so you should be able to get one easily.
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains on the border of California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe is renowned for its crystal-clear waters and stunning alpine scenery. The Washoe Native American tribe first inhabited the Lake Tahoe Basin, calling it “Da ow a ga,” meaning “edge of the lake.” European Americans discovered the lake in 1844 when John C. Frémont’s expedition came upon it. In the 1860s, the discovery of silver in the nearby Comstock Lode brought an influx of settlers and tourists to the area.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Lake Tahoe became a popular vacation destination for the wealthy. The construction of highways in the 1930s made the lake more accessible to a broader range of visitors, cementing its status as a year-round tourist destination.
This freshwater lake, formed about 2 million years ago during the ice ages, offers a plethora of activities for visitors. We can see some of these incorporated in the design of the Discovery Series Lake Tahoe Ornament, with the main focus on camping. Lake Tahoe has a wide range of camping experiences, from developed campgrounds to more secluded backcountry sites. The area surrounding the lake features numerous campgrounds managed by state parks, national forests, and private operators, catering to tent campers and RV users alike. Popular spots include D.L. Bliss State Park, Emerald Bay State Park, and Sugar Pine Point State Park, all of which provide stunning lakeside views and easy access to beaches and hiking trails. For those seeking a more rustic experience, dispersed camping is permitted in certain areas of the surrounding national forests, though campers must adhere to Leave No Trace principles. Many campgrounds are open seasonally from late spring to early fall, with some sites available year-round for winter camping adventures. Visitors should be aware that campgrounds can fill up quickly during peak summer months, so advance reservations are highly recommended. Camping in Lake Tahoe not only provides an affordable accommodation option but also allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in the area’s natural beauty and enjoy activities like stargazing, wildlife watching, and campfire storytelling.
