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Research by Dr. Paul Piff, Social Psychologist, and his team at the University of California, Irvine, found that awe experiences lead to a 12% greater connection to the world. And the great part about fall on Tahoe’s South Shore is that those experiences can be found everywhere, from the trails to the tables. Ready for an autumn trip that’s filling in more ways than one?
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Beyond Awestruck: The Scientific Search For Connection
There’s no place in the world like Lake Tahoe. It’s jaw dropping. It’s awe-inducing. It’s endlessly magical. And, turns out it’s actually good for you too. 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 the effects experiencing awe at Tahoe 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.u0022
Watch the DocuseriesThe South Shore is packed to the peaks with awe. And, by helping protect it 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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