Leaf peeping and wildlife viewing are on everyone’s agenda this fall, and the Taylor Creek Visitor Center is one of the best places for it! Located on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe, Taylor Creek Visitor Center welcomes more than 150,000 visitors every year. For many, it’s their very first introduction to the magic of Tahoe. For locals, it’s a cherished place to return to season after season.
Over the years, the Tahoe Fund has supported numerous projects at this beloved site. One highlight was the addition of a new boardwalk and overlook in 2017. The overlook was thoughtfully designed to provide visitors with an accessible viewing area while keeping everyone a safe distance from bears and other wildlife.
The Stream Profile Chamber is one of Taylor Creek’s most iconic features, giving visitors the ability to experience an underwater view of the creek’s vibrant ecosystem. Each school year, the Visitor Center welcomes more than 150 students a day, bringing classroom lessons to life through an up-close look at aquatic ecology.
When the chamber’s glass broke in May 2018, the chamber had to be closed until funding could be secured for repairs. Thanks to our partners at Tahoe Blue Vodka, we were able to step in and help bring this unique Tahoe treasure back to life.
Taylor Creek also has four trails with interpretive panels about the region’s rich cultural and environmental history. By 2022, the original panels from 1999 had become worn and weathered. Thanks to our amazing donors and partners, 23 brand new panels and displays were installed. These were also transcribed and recorded into the Basin’s first trilingual audio tour, available on the TravelStorys platform in Spanish, English and Washoe.
Thanks to donors like you, this special place continues to inspire curiosity, connection, and care for our local environment. The next time you visit, know that your support of the Tahoe Fund has helped ensure that Taylor Creek remains a place for everyone to experience the magic of Lake Tahoe.
