The Senior Crowd loves Tahoe. And why not? Great entertainment, cultural events, excellent dining, scenic paddlewheel boat cruises, low impact hiking, bike rentals and trails, and clean fresh air all add to the mix of what makes beautiful Lake Tahoe a special place. In summer and early fall, a popular favorite is a dinner-dance cruise to Emerald Bay and Vikingsholm Castle aboard one of the two paddlewheel boats. Both offer good food, live music, spectacular views and a narration on the history of Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is what you make of it. And here you can enjoy a slower pace any time of the year. But the spring and fall are special times for special reasons, one of them being good deals on accommodations. In October and early November, we're usually lucky enough to have a pleasant Indian Summer. The crowds are gone, the ski areas have yet to open, and the autumn colors are in full bloom. From a local's point of view, it's a perfect time of year. By May, Tahoe has shed its winter coat and everything is turning green. There's a freshness in the air and the birds of the Sierras are there to let you know it. Spring is a great time at Lake Tahoe. We're just a three and a half hour scenic drive from San Francisco. So if you're planning on visiting that fair city soon, why not indulge in a side trip to Lake Tahoe. You'll be glad you did.