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Lake Tahoe in Twilight

 (thumb) Views of Lake Tahoe from its north shore at twilight in August.  While the area is famous for its skiing during the winter, it is actually an amazing destination during the summer as well.  The scenery is gorgeous, the water is warm enough to swim in without a body suit (though still chilly), and the crowds are (relatively) scarce.  [...]

Hyatt Hotel, Lake Tahoe

The main hotel building (thumb) These photos should provide a reasonable tour of the Hyatt Regency Hotel on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe.  The hotel and casino are a comfortable - if dated - spot right on the lake.  The main benefit is the location - one of the few absolutely waterfront places to stay in Lake Tahoe, especially during the summer.  Our days [...]

Summertime in Lake Tahoe

 (thumb) Summer time in Lake Tahoe.  The north shore of Lake Tahoe on the beach at the Hyatt Hotel could almost be the French Riviera.   You are able to set up camp for the day, order food at your lounger, and just while away the time reading, watching the kids play with sand, and going for occasional dips - chilly dips, but still, no body [...]

Harrison Lake - Nature Uninterrupted

On the way (Notice the faint moon and the rested bird) (thumb) Where?Harrison Lake is (as the name suggests) located in the small village of Harrison Hot Springs, B.C. Last weekend, I visited the beautiful lake with a bunch of friends.How to get there?Harrison is about a 45 minute drive from Abbotsford. Abbotsford is about [...]

I so envy UVic students.

Read the sign, fellas! (thumb) The University of Victoria (UVic for short) is one of the more prestigious universities of Western Canada. Like most North American universities, it is large and has lots of open space, as universities are always situated a little away from the main city. However, since Victoria is on an island, UVic students are blessed with not just a [...]

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