Keep the Awesome, Awesome

Autumn Rules

Awe reminds us of our connection to the natural world and motivates us to care for it, according to Dr. Paul Piff, social psychologist and expert on awe. Connect with nature on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, and help us keep it beautiful for future generations with the Rules to Lake By.

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All Fall Trails Lead to Awe

Whether you’re on a hike, bike or just looking out your hotel window, the leaves on the South Shore display a cornucopia of colors in the fall. There’s nothing more awe-inducing than a deep breath of crisp air and golden leaves as far as the eye can see.

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Awe and then Some For All

The nice thing about Tahoe’s South Shore is you can have a great time just sitting and enjoying the view. But, if you want to get out there and have some fun, there’s tons for you to see and do.

Feel the Awe and then Some

Lake Tahoe isn’t just a destination — it’s a jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, awe-inducing experience (and then some). It leaves you happier, less stressed and more connected to the world around you. And, with the help of Dr. Paul Piff, Social Psychologist and Expert on Awe, along with his research team at the University of California, Irvine, we intend to scientifically prove it. Keep an eye out for all the fascinating, awe-filled findings from our Feel the Awe study as we seek to prove the physical and mental benefits of both awe and the South Shore. It’s going to be all sorts of Awe and then Some.

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Between the beautiful views, the incredible weather and the endless things to see and do, it’s safe to say the South Shore is the greatest place in the world. It’s all sorts of Awe and then Some. And we can all do our part to keep it this way for generations to come. That’s why we encourage locals and visitors alike to live the Rules to Lake By: five simple ways to keep Lake Tahoe clean, visit responsibly and ensure everyone feels welcome.

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