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OutsideApr 2

Meet the Awe Scientist

When the social psychologist Dr. Paul Piff became interested in how experiencing awe affects people, he developed an unprecedented research project in Lake Tahoe

shares the wonder of this iconic alpine lake

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Desolation WildernessTrailhiking in Tahoe's Desolation Wilderness
Heavenly GondolaSighttwo minutes at a viewpoint made a measurable change
Visit Lake TahoePlaceshares the wonder of this iconic alpine lake

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OutsideMar 25

Spending Time Outdoors is Great. Experiencing Awe is Even Better.

Groundbreaking research shows how spending time in awe-inspiring places like Lake Tahoe boosts well-being in measurable ways

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Tahoe Rim TrailTrail165-mile trail circumnavigates the lake and mountains
Mount TallacNeighborhoodThe peak lies within the Desolation Wilderness in the Eldorado National Forest.
University of California, IrvinePlaceOne of the ten campuses of the University of California system, UCI offers 87 undergraduate degrees and 129 graduate…
Big Meadow TrailTrailBig Meadow is located in Meiss Country on the south end of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Mount Tallac TrailTrailHike to summit offers spectacular views of Lake Tahoe
Round Lake via Big Meadow TrailTrailTrail leads to a remote backcountry lake
Visit Lake TahoePlace
Tahoe Rim Trail AssociationPlace
Round LakeRestaurant
High SierraPlace
South Shore of Lake TahoeNeighborhood

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OutsideMar 25

How Experiencing Awe Changes You

In this new video series, researchers show how spending time in awe-inspiring places like Lake Tahoe can improve your well-being, happiness, connection, and more

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Heavenly GondolaSightExperience one of the greatest views of Lake Tahoe on the Heavenly Gondola in South Lake Tahoe.
Tahoe Rim TrailTrail165-mile trail around the entire lake
Fallen Leaf LakeCaféIt is approximately aligned north-to-south and oval in shape, measuring approximately 2.9 miles (4.6 km) on the long…
Timber CoveSightTimber Cove sits at an elevation of 554 feet (169 m).
Van Sickle State Park TrailTrailEasy access escape with forest scenes and lake views
Clearly Tahoe Kayak ExperiencePlaceExperience the clear blue waters of Lake Tahoe
Zephyr Cove BeachSightHome to awe, relax on sandy beach or paddle
Rubicon TrailTrail8.2-mile path along rugged shoreline with lake views
Timber Cove MarinaSightLearn where to go sailing, charter fishing, rent a boat, or even put your own boat in the water at Lake Tahoe Marinas.
Visit Lake TahoePlace
Sand HarborArts centre
Rubicon PointSight
South Shore of Lake TahoeNeighborhood

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Meet the Awe Scientist

Spending Time Outdoors is Great. Experiencing Awe is Even Better.

How Experiencing Awe Changes You