This lake
exceeds anything
I ever
beheld in beauty.
...Percy Bysshe Shelley
This is Emerald Bay which is a part of Lake Tahoe. In 1969, Emerald Bay was designated a National Natural Landmark for its brilliant panorama of mountain building processes and glacier carved granite. The natural beauty, geology and history of this unique island make it one of the highlights of any visit to the Lake Tahoe area.