July is typically hot, so go as early as you can to beat the heat. I recommend arriving by 9am. 8am is even better. I have chosen areas that are in the mountains or in the shade of forest because it is a little cooler than the Reno area. For the month of July, I recommend you bring the following:
- More drinking water than usual
- Umbrella and a wide-brim hat
- kerchief that you can wet and tie around your neck to cool down
- a small ice chest with ice to cool down
- Sunscreen AND bug spray
- lunch and snacks (avoid fried chicken and meats that attracts yellow jackets)
- antihistamine for allergy and unexpected bee stings
- folding chair
- cash for day use fees if required
- camera
- cell phone
- Be aware some of these places (Blue Lakes, Cathedral Road) does not have cell service
- a grocery bag that you can fill with rocks to weight your tripod down from blowing over
July 2018:
July 2, 3: Blue Lakes (7 miles from Hope Valley) see link: https://renotahoepleinairpainters.blogspot.com/search?q=Blue+Lakes
July 9, 10: Cathedral Road (the other side of Fallen Leaf Lake) When you see the link below, this is only one area you can paint. I don't have a prior post for the second site, but I will try to describe it here: Go past this spot about a quarter mile. On the left side there is a grove of aspen trees. Find your way through the aspen trees and you will come upon a hidden meadow that is solid lupin bushes. They are normally in bloom in July. Be respectful and only use the trail that goes through it - don't make any new trails please. This is a spectacular meadow and you can see Mount Tallac above the trees. see link: https://renotahoepleinairpainters.blogspot.com/search?q=Cathedral+Road
July 16, 17: Galena Creek Park
July 23, 24: Sand Harbor
July 30, 31: Tahoe Meadows
