Lake Placid - A vacationland in New York's Adirondack Mountains that is a perfect destination in any season
Sand Harbor recently opened their brand new visitor center. It is steps away from this lovely cove on Lake Tahoe on the Nevada side.
Squaw Valley is one of the largest ski areas in the United States. It was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics, and to this day it remains a mecca for serious skiers.
View of Taylor Creek and walker's bridge overlooking Taylor Creek. Here you can view Kokanee Salmon spawning in the fall.
The mist rises off Taylor Creek in the early morning. This creek leads to Lake Tahoe and is the spawing creek for Kokanee Salmon.
A beach is practically deserted as the sun goes down over Lake Tahoe.
The mountains of Lake Tahoe, California just beyond my hotel room window. The cloud cover was just clearing off early in the morning when I snapped this pic.
Mindanao, a beautiful island in the Southern Philippines, the other side.
If the Filipino people have a reason for a celebration they will end up having a fiesta.
A hike up the south face of Mt Ralston leads to a stunning payoff - views of the Echo Lakes, Desolation Wilderness and Lake Tahoe.
Link to Ralston Peak Hike on Trailspotting