PLACERVILLE, CALIF. (InEDC) Paula Peterson, 07/31/2023 – 3:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – There have been headlines for months about Lake Tahoe “being loved to death” and that tourism numbers are on the rise. Last fall, a Fodor’s travel guide suggested those with plans to visit Lake Tahoe should reconsider due to persistent traffic and the impact it has on lake clarity. That same story is now being regenerated in publications from coast to coast.
Yes, the roads are full of cars during the summer and popular ski weekends.
Yes, it is hard to find space on a beach or a place to park in the scenic areas of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Yes, businesses are packed.
The endless stop-and-go traffic on SR89 at the beaches around Camp Richardson and Emerald Bay isn’t for the faint of heart or for those in a hurry. Traffic on US50’s East Shore around beaches doesn’t come to a complete stop like SR89, but it …
