BigFitMama t1_irwv2zx wrote on October 11, 2022 at 5:14 PM

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Ask them about the Soap Lady of Crescent Lake.

Happy Halloween!

Jdart88 t1_irxdoi0 wrote on October 11, 2022 at 7:14 PM

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Replying to BigFitMama (#79,105)

Amazing place to stay. Never heard of that story until just now. Looked it up and fascinating

BigFitMama t1_irxepko wrote on October 11, 2022 at 7:20 PM

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https://www.myolympicpark.com/park/history/the-lady-of-crescent-lake/

Perenially_behind t1_irxokx3 wrote on October 11, 2022 at 8:22 PM

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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.

somewhereinthepnw OP t1_irxq5xq wrote on October 11, 2022 at 8:33 PM

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Replying to BigFitMama (#79,105)

Lol, I was already familiar with her story and what the PH balance of the lake can do to one's skin/body...

bluecoastblue t1_irxyvci wrote on October 11, 2022 at 9:30 PM

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Replying to BigFitMama (#80,068)

Served only 9 years for killing this poor woman. Wow.

BoyceKRP t1_irycs7m wrote on October 11, 2022 at 11:14 PM

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My sense of reality is getting messed up. At first glance, I thought this was a beautiful render off Minecraft.

Noisy_Pip t1_iryieak wrote on October 11, 2022 at 11:57 PM

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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.

woodsonthemountain t1_iryp2w5 wrote on October 12, 2022 at 12:48 AM

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Are you in a big canoe?

nordicalien94 t1_irz9vv7 wrote on October 12, 2022 at 3:37 AM

#83,624

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.

pusheenforchange t1_irzhbv2 wrote on October 12, 2022 at 4:52 AM

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Replying to Noisy_Pip (#82,088)

Try to swim in the morning. Towards the afternoon the winds can get quite strong and sudden and whip the lake up.

sounderpounder t1_is0mwhe wrote on October 12, 2022 at 1:16 PM

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My cousin had her wedding there! It was like drunk summer camp. Funnest wedding I have ever been to.

Noisy_Pip t1_is0nzi0 wrote on October 12, 2022 at 1:25 PM

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Replying to pusheenforchange (#83,987)

Thank you! I will keep that in mind.

somewhereinthepnw OP t1_is0py5v wrote on October 12, 2022 at 1:40 PM

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Replying to woodsonthemountain (#82,474)

Yes, we paddled over from the other side of the peninsula in a long boat.

somewhereinthepnw OP t1_is0xphc wrote on October 12, 2022 at 2:36 PM

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Replying to Noisy_Pip (#82,088)

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.

Calamity_Jesus t1_is0y0mw wrote on October 12, 2022 at 2:38 PM

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Replying to woodsonthemountain (#82,474)

That's OP's side chick.

Noisy_Pip t1_is1c7al wrote on October 12, 2022 at 4:14 PM

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Replying to somewhereinthepnw (#86,070)

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...

OtterLimits t1_is3npmr wrote on October 13, 2022 at 1:39 AM

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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.