Tahoe in Transition
Upon arriving at North Lake Tahoe to winterize the family cabin, I was taken by the brilliance of the aspen along Martis Creek and the north shore. When sunlight kisses them, they blush like a middle schooler at a first dance.
Only, the dance is about to end. Tahoe is in transition. Strong winds are expected to strip these leaves on Sunday, so you only have Saturday to get there and enjoy it while it lasts.
Aspen, Carnelian Bay (10/22/21) John Poimiroo 
Mountain maple, Carnelian Bay (10/22/21) John Poimiroo
On the return drive, cottonwood along the Truckee River and S. Yuba River were laden with golden leaves.
Gould Park, Cisco Grove, S. Yuba River (10/22/21) John Poimiroo 
Gould Park, Cisco Grove, S. Yuba River (10/22/21) John Poimiroo 
Gould Park, Cisco Grove, S. Yuba River (10/22/21) John Poimiroo 
Gould Park, Cisco Grove, S. Yuba River (10/22/21) John Poimiroo
At Cisco Grove’s Gould Park that straddles the S. Yuba River, images of ruby shrubs and gilded cottonwood made I-80’s freeway sounds fade from memory.
- Carnelian Bay (6,325′) – Peak (75 – 100%), GO NOW!
- Kings Beach (6,250′) – Peak (75 – 100%), GO NOW!
- Martis Creek, CA-267 (5,600′) – Peak (75 – 100%), GO NOW!
- Truckee River, Truckee (5,817′) – Peak (75 – 100%), GO NOW!
- Cisco Grove, I-80 (5,643′) – Peak (75 – 100%), GO NOW!
