‘Lake Tahoe has a people problem’: how a resort town became unlivable

The region's popularity has seen a surge, sending real estate prices soaring and pushing locals out

Late last year, Lake Tahoe earned a spot on an exclusive travel guide. But the mountain destination, famed for its cobalt blue waters and Olympic-quality ski resorts, wasn't there for the reason you'd think.

Fodor's No list" highlighted beloved getaways that needed a break, and Tahoe was up there with the neediest. Citing a pandemic influx of remote workers, second home buyers, traffic gridlock and packed beaches, the guide concluded Lake Tahoe has a people problem".