Station House Journal
Stories, guides, and local finds from South Lake Tahoe.
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Things to Do in South Lake Tahoe in Winter (Without Skiing)
Not everyone who comes to Tahoe in winter wants to click into skis — and the good news is you don’t have to. Some of the season’s best days happen off the slopes: sledding until your cheeks hurt, riding the gondola for the view, snowshoeing a hushed meadow, then thawing out by the fire. If … Read more
August 28, 2026
South Lake Tahoe Ski Trip: Where to Stay & Ski Guide
August 21, 2026
A South Lake Tahoe ski trip puts you within reach of three very different mountains — and lets you walk to the gondola instead of fighting a resort parking lot. Here’s how to plan it: where to ski, how far each resort is, when to come, and how to set up a warm, walkable basecamp
Best Time to Visit South Lake Tahoe: A Season Guide
August 19, 2026
There’s no single “best” time to visit South Lake Tahoe—there’s a best time for the kind of trip you want to have. Dreaming of beach days and paddleboards? Chasing fresh powder? Hoping to catch the aspens at peak color without the summer crowds? Every season in Tahoe has its own personality, and knowing what to
Fall in South Lake Tahoe: Best Things to Do
August 12, 2026
If you ask us, fall might be the best time to visit South Lake Tahoe. From mid-September through October, the pace slows down in all the right ways. The summer crowds fade, the aspens turn brilliant shades of gold, and daytime temperatures are perfect for hiking, scenic drives, biking, and lingering a little longer outdoors.
Fall Colors in Lake Tahoe: A Leaf-Peeping Guide
August 4, 2026
Lake Tahoe’s fall colors peak from late September through mid-October, when the region’s quaking aspens turn brilliant gold. If you’ve only ever pictured fall foliage as an East Coast thing, Tahoe is a happy surprise — not sweeping red forests, but glowing pockets of gold set against evergreen pines and that famous blue water. Here’s
Dog-Friendly Restaurants & Patios in South Lake Tahoe
July 30, 2026
Traveling with your dog means one question comes up at every meal: can they come too? In South Lake Tahoe, the answer is often yes — plenty of spots welcome leashed pups on their patios, so nobody has to wait in the car. Here are the dog-friendly patios we send guests to, starting with the
Walkable South Lake Tahoe: Hotels Near Heavenly & the Beach
July 25, 2026
Here’s a Tahoe secret worth knowing before you book one of the hotels near Heavenly: where you stay decides how much of your trip you spend behind the wheel. Stay somewhere walkable and South Lake Tahoe opens up on foot — the beach, the gondola, dinner, and your morning coffee all within a few blocks.
Best Breakfast in South Lake Tahoe
July 23, 2026
A good Tahoe day starts with a real breakfast. Altitude, early hikes, and long afternoons on the water burn through fuel fast, and the South Shore has the morning spots to keep up — starting right on site at Station House Inn and spreading out to a handful of local favorites a short drive away.
Bay Area to Lake Tahoe Weekend Getaway
July 20, 2026
The best thing about South Lake Tahoe when you live in the Bay Area? You can leave after work on Friday and have your feet in the sand by Saturday morning. No airport, no baggage claim — just a few hours up the hill and you’re trading fog and traffic for pine air and that
Best Beaches in South Lake Tahoe
July 16, 2026
Ask anyone at our front desk what to do first in South Lake Tahoe and the answer is always the same: go find the water. The best beaches in South Lake Tahoe are built for every kind of day — soft private sand a few blocks from your room, wide free stretches backed by pines,
Fun Things to Do in South Lake Tahoe This Summer
July 9, 2026
Summer is when South Lake Tahoe shows off. The water turns that impossible shade of blue, the afternoons run warm and dry, and everything worth doing sits within a few walkable blocks or a short drive. Whether you want a full-throttle day on the lake or a slow one that ends with your feet in
