Alpine lake of impossible blue
A vast, cobalt-blue alpine lake straddling California and Nevada — world-class skiing in winter, kayaking and beaches in summer, all ringed by granite peaks and pine.




A car circles the lake; ski shuttles in winter.
Kayak Sand Harbor early — the water is glassy and the crystal-clear shallows glow.
Generally safe — exercise normal travel awareness.
Casinos on the Nevada (South Shore) side.