My grandparents' vacation cabin in Lake Tahoe is the stuff of legend. In the '90s, when my parents were just friends, my dad "accidentally" invited himself on a ski trip with my mom and her parents.

She found one, astride north Lake Tahoe, on the California side, and, wanting to stay nearby during the redesign process, then found a second one: a 2,800-square-foot cabin with a split-log ...

But Lake Tahoe also makes for an excellent summer getaway thanks to its sprawling beaches, ample boating and fishing opportunities, and well-maintained hiking and biking trails. For the best views ...