Submitted by somewhereinthepnw t3_y1dpx2 in Washington
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Jdart88 t1_irxdoi0 wrote
Amazing place to stay. Never heard of that story until just now. Looked it up and fascinating
somewhereinthepnw OP t1_irxq5xq wrote
Lol, I was already familiar with her story and what the PH balance of the lake can do to one's skin/body...
Perenially_behind t1_irxokx3 wrote
It's a very very special place. My first visit was almost 30 years ago and it still blows me away. It's beautiful any time of year.
I remember being there during the Gray and Wet season once. The other side of the lake was barely visible through the drizzle and there was a cloud hanging over the middle of the lake. Very iconic PNW scene.
I haven't been to the restaurant since the Before Times but it always lived up to the view.
bluecoastblue t1_irxyvci wrote
Served only 9 years for killing this poor woman. Wow.
Noisy_Pip t1_iryieak wrote
I cannot count the number of times I've driven by this lake, admired how absolutely GORGEOUS it is, and never stopped to swim. Next year's bucket list includes Crescent Lake.
pusheenforchange t1_irzhbv2 wrote
Try to swim in the morning. Towards the afternoon the winds can get quite strong and sudden and whip the lake up.
Noisy_Pip t1_is0nzi0 wrote
Thank you! I will keep that in mind.
somewhereinthepnw OP t1_is0xphc wrote
You can also rent kayaks from the lodge if you want to get on the water but not take an ice bath. As pusheenforchange stated,the morning would be better for calmer waters.
Noisy_Pip t1_is1c7al wrote
Would you say it's colder than Lake Chelan? Even when it's 95 degrees in Chelan, the lake can take your breath away in late spring. Just curious...
somewhereinthepnw OP t1_is646ar wrote
It was shockingly cold in late April so I'd guess probably close to Lake Chelan temp wise
nordicalien94 t1_irz9vv7 wrote
The lake is crystal clear and so clean. It’s cold but it’s super refreshing on a hot day. The Tahoe of the PNW.
BoyceKRP t1_irycs7m wrote
My sense of reality is getting messed up. At first glance, I thought this was a beautiful render off Minecraft.
sounderpounder t1_is0mwhe wrote
My cousin had her wedding there! It was like drunk summer camp. Funnest wedding I have ever been to.
woodsonthemountain t1_iryp2w5 wrote
Are you in a big canoe?
somewhereinthepnw OP t1_is0py5v wrote
Yes, we paddled over from the other side of the peninsula in a long boat.
Calamity_Jesus t1_is0y0mw wrote
That's OP's side chick.
woodsonthemountain t1_is3yd3g wrote
Haha! I used to paddle those around. This is a hilarious comment.
OtterLimits t1_is3npmr wrote
We stayed in one of the rustic cabins for an anniversary. Food at the Lodge was so good we didn't mind not having any other places nearby. Took their sack lunches up Storm King one day and Pyramid Mtn the next. Next time Id love to try some boating.
somewhereinthepnw OP t1_is648ig wrote
That's good to know since I'm in the midst of planning our anniversary.
BigFitMama t1_irwv2zx wrote
Ask them about the Soap Lady of Crescent Lake.
Happy Halloween!