It is a trip that none should fail to take, and I have made it a sort of general account, giving in broad outline what the visitor may expect of any of the peak trips in the vicinity of Tahoe Tavern.

It goes without saying that, constantly, from a score or more outlook points, the eye finds its resting place upon Lake Tahoe, each view being different and more charming than the one that preceded it.
* * * * * TO SQUAW VALLEY, GRANITE CHIEF PEAK, FIVE LAKES AND DEER PARK SPRINGS Leaving Tahoe Tavern we cross the Truckee River and ride down on the north side.

The flowing Truckee is placid and smooth, save where eager trout jump and splash.

The meadows are richly green and the mountain slope on the further side is radiant with virgin tree-life in joyous exuberance.

Jays are harshly calling, chipmunks are excitedly running, the pure blue of the sky over-arches all, the wine of the morning is in the air, and we are glad we are alive.