Fun Springs to Life
Awe-filled moments on Lake Tahoe’s South Shore are more powerful than you think. How powerful? Focusing on an epic view for just two minutes can increase happiness 33%, according to research by Dr. Paul Piff, Social Psychologist, and his team at the University of California, Irvine. So, imagine what a few spring days of awe-filled hiking, biking, paddling and relaxing on the South Shore will do for you. Fly direct to RNO.
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Awe and then Some Deals
Make your vacation dollars go further (and experience more awe) with trip-inspired special offers. From hotel deals to food, beverage and activity discounts, we’ve curated special offers to help with your South Shore trip planning.
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Beyond Awestruck: The Scientific Search For Connection
Lake Tahoe isn’t just a destination. It’s a jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, awe-inducing experience. And, during the summer of 2025, Dr. Paul Piff, Social Psychologist and Expert on Awe, along with his research team at the University of California, Irvine, set out to measure these awe experiences and the effects they have on people’s well-being, connection with the world and desire to protect nature. Follow their journey in the three-part documentary, “Beyond Awestruck: The Scientific Search For Connection.”
Watch the DocuseriesThe South Shore is packed to the peaks with awe. And, by helping protect this awe-filled wonderland with the five Rules to Lake By, you’re also ensuring Lake Tahoe continues to inspire awe, for you and for generations to come.
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