It was supposed to be stars, but bears were an awesome second when it came to sighting things in nature this weekend. The family gathered at one of my favorite scenic places, Lake Tahoe, for my mother’s milestone birthday. The world class destination also just happens to be an hour away from me.

While stargazing was one of the weekend goals from our woodsy Air B&B, and the telescope and binoculars were present and ready, the skies didn’t cooperate. Still, the rousing card games and never dull nature watching made up for it. Enjoy these images, and I hope you get out in nature this summer for your own adventures.

The resort for Saturday night dinner. Nice…