Tackling Tourism Troubles: Lake Tahoe's Innovative Solutions

A new report reveals that Lake Tahoe and the surrounding national lands have more than twice as many annual visitors as Yosemite National Park. The report estimates that Tahoe saw nearly 17 million visitor days in 2022, and managing tourism is likely to become more critical as Tahoe’s visitation and resident numbers continue to increase. The report highlights the negative impacts of tourism on the environment and residents, but representatives say it's not possible to limit access to Tahoe. Instead, they are focusing on managing visitation and spreading visitors out to different times and places.