Between the Tides

Between the Tides

Between the Tides is a laid-back mix of stories, science, travel and human moments from Captain Cary of Lake Tahoe. Each episode is a short, easygoing reflection pulled from real experiences on the water — funny interactions, curious questions, unexpected wildlife, simple science explained the captain way, and the kind of insights you get when you spend thousands of hours outdoors with very interesting people. Chill vibes, good stories, a whole lot of curiosity, and a pinch of that Tahoe funk. Welcome aboard.

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February 3, 2026 3 mins

Ten quick-hit Tahoe adventures that go beyond the usual beach-and-gondola loop—night paddles, underwater history, wild-west weirdness, and more. Full list + links here.
 
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Sledding in Tahoe can be a killer experience—if you’ve got a plan. In this quick episode, I share my interactive map of Tahoe’s best sledding spots and a few local rules that make the day amazing: parking realities, bathrooms, safer hills, and how to stay on the good side of locals.

Grab the map and practical tips at captaincary.com/sledding

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Every fall, Taylor Creek turns into one of Tahoe’s most powerful and beautiful wildlife events: the Kokanee salmon run. In this episode, Captain Cary takes his daughters out after a morning rain to witness thousands of bright red salmon push upstream to create the next generation — and to face their final hours.

It’s a stunning scene on the surface… but there’s a deeper story underneath.
 Kokanee salmon live only about a year, a...

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November 21, 2025 3 mins

Why “Between the Tides” if Lake Tahoe doesn’t even have tides?

Fair question.

In this episode, Captain Cary breaks down the real meaning behind the name. From growing up and working on the San Francisco Bay — as a deckhand, captain, and full-time maritime addict — to running boats through fog that daily consumes an entire city, water rhythms shaped everything long before Tahoe entered the picture.

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November 20, 2025 3 mins

Captain Cary kicks off Episode 1 with an observation: the biggest adventure block in Tahoe might be the invisible border around the casino corridor.
 But cross that line... and the whole world changes.

In this short episode, he explores comfort zones, forest time, real quiet, and how stepping just past downtown can reset something primal in you.

A calm, humorous reminder that Tahoe’s real magic lives beyond the edge.

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November 19, 2025 1 min

Captain Cary shares what Between the Tides is all about: human moments on the water, curiosity about how nature works, the quirky stuff people do on boats, and a captain’s eye view of life on Lake Tahoe.
 

Episodes are quick and filled with a mix of storytelling, simple science, and humor, coupled with rich travel tips for anyone exploring the basin.
 

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