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Explore Tahoe Forest Through the Eyes of a Certified Arborist

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This experience offers travelers rare, expert access to an ISA-Certified Arborist, providing hands-on learning you won’t find on typical forest tours. Guests get to identify real Tahoe tree species, read tree rings to estimate age, and watch a proper log-splitting demonstration—with the option to try a supervised axe swing themselves. You’ll also gain meaningful insight into Lake Tahoe’s forest conservation and wildfire prevention efforts, making this both educational and impactful. The experience ends around a warm campfire with hot cocoa and s’mores, creating a relaxed and memorable setting that makes this adventure uniquely Tahoe.

What's Included

  • Admission fee
  • S'MORES
  • Gratuity and Tip
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Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA

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What To Expect

Join an ISA-Certified Arborist for an immersive hands-on nature experience in the beautiful Tahoe Basin. Learn how to identify local tree species, explore forest conservation practices, & try your hand at safe wood-chopping — all while enjoying a warm fire, hot cocoa, and s’mores. Discover Tahoe’s forests, learn new outdoor skills, and enjoy a cozy, educational experience you won’t find anywhere else.

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• Meet & greet with your certified arborist.
• Guided tree identification walk
• Tree-ring reading & age-estimation demo
• Safe axe-technique & Log Splitting Demo (optional participation)
• Campfire with hot cocoa & s’mores

Breakdown
• Arborist introduction: 10 min
• Shuttle: 5 min
• Tree identification walk: 30 min
• Tree-ring reading: 15 min
• Shuttle: 5 Min
• Wood-chopping demo + optional practice: 30 min
• Campfire + cocoa + s’mores: 30 min

What to Bring:
• Hiking or Winter Boots (sneakers ok in summer)
• Weather-appropriate clothing (layers)
• Jacket or hoodie
• Water bottle

Please proceed inside the building to check in upon arrival. Your guide will meet guests in the waiting room & assist participants loading into the shuttle van.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Tahoe Forest Through the Eyes of a Certified Arborist?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Tahoe Forest Through the Eyes of a Certified Arborist?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Admission fee.
  • S'MORES.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuity and Tip.
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Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Accessibility information for the Explore Tahoe Forest Through the Eyes of a Certified Arborist is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore Tahoe Forest Through the Eyes of a Certified Arborist will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Lake Tahoe. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Service animals allowed
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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