Island Lakes in the Desolation Wilderness has become a favorite spot for us. Not only is the hike beautifully scenic, the elevation and no fire policies make for a filter that keeps morons out of the space and the new permit system is a blessing. Nothing ruins nature like humans that don’t respect it…
azure lake desolation, 2016
One of our favorite out back places is the Desolation Wilderness in South Lake Tahoe. This is because most people in California don't like to hike out here as there are no bathrooms or Prada boutiques. Plus, there are no campfires allowed so it keeps out the tourists and those who tend not to respect the wild lands…