Soap lake resort guide book
Sightseeing
We are always a lot of fun when the sun is out here. In the colder months we offer complete relaxation and quiet. We offer mineral water from the lake in every unit. Available at the tub for year round mineral water soaking. Lots of hiking trails, hunting and fishing options located close by.
236 Main Ave E
We are always a lot of fun when the sun is out here. In the colder months we offer complete relaxation and quiet. We offer mineral water from the lake in every unit. Available at the tub for year round mineral water soaking. Lots of hiking trails, hunting and fishing options located close by.
Great interactive visitors center, amazing views and fun short drive.
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Dry Falls Visitor Center
34875 Park Lake Rd NEGreat interactive visitors center, amazing views and fun short drive.
The caves themselves are shallow, created during the Great Missoula flood as water pulled chunks of basalt from the walls of the coulee. After the waters retreated and the caves had been created, early native people used these areas as shelters. The area is still used by Native Americans as a sacred area and a gathering ground. Hikers share this area as well, and can explore this geologically fascinating place, whether it’s just for a leg-stretch or an all day visit. Very easy hike great for kids. Fishing has also been good in this lake.
Lake Lenore Caves
Lake Lenore Caves TrailThe caves themselves are shallow, created during the Great Missoula flood as water pulled chunks of basalt from the walls of the coulee. After the waters retreated and the caves had been created, early native people used these areas as shelters. The area is still used by Native Americans as a sacred area and a gathering ground. Hikers share this area as well, and can explore this geologically fascinating place, whether it’s just for a leg-stretch or an all day visit. Very easy hike great for kids. Fishing has also been good in this lake.
Informative Lazor shows during the summer months. Usually runs May through August at dark. 45 minute drive from resort. Show is currently suspended until further notice due to virus concerns.
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Grand Coulee Dam
Informative Lazor shows during the summer months. Usually runs May through August at dark. 45 minute drive from resort. Show is currently suspended until further notice due to virus concerns.
Lakeview Golf & Country Club
19547 Golf Club Rd NWOpen to public great onsite restaurant.
For all intents and purposes, Summer Falls is a man-made waterfall. Technically any water draining down Arbuckle Draw and Trail Lake Coulee would have flowed over the falls, but so little precipitation falls in this area it would have been for a matter of days, if not hours. With the construction of the Columbia Basin Reclamation Project a series of canals were built to divert water to various parts of the Columbia Plateau for irrigation. The primary canal emanating from Banks Lake was routed over the cliffs at the head of Trail Lake Coulee, forming Summer Falls. The full volume of the Canal was initially allowed to flow over the falls, but some time in the mid 1980s a hydroelectric station went online adjacent to the falls, diverting almost the entire flow away from the falls. When enough water is being pumped into Banks Lake, the falls should be flowing, but the only time when the full force of the original falls will be evident is if the generating station needs to go offline for maintenance. The site was formerly administered by the state, but due to budget constraints was turned over to the Bureau or Reclamation in 2003.
Summer Falls Day Use Area
For all intents and purposes, Summer Falls is a man-made waterfall. Technically any water draining down Arbuckle Draw and Trail Lake Coulee would have flowed over the falls, but so little precipitation falls in this area it would have been for a matter of days, if not hours. With the construction of the Columbia Basin Reclamation Project a series of canals were built to divert water to various parts of the Columbia Plateau for irrigation. The primary canal emanating from Banks Lake was routed over the cliffs at the head of Trail Lake Coulee, forming Summer Falls. The full volume of the Canal was initially allowed to flow over the falls, but some time in the mid 1980s a hydroelectric station went online adjacent to the falls, diverting almost the entire flow away from the falls. When enough water is being pumped into Banks Lake, the falls should be flowing, but the only time when the full force of the original falls will be evident is if the generating station needs to go offline for maintenance. The site was formerly administered by the state, but due to budget constraints was turned over to the Bureau or Reclamation in 2003.
City/town information
Our little town is nice place to unwind. Our town offers one gas station, one grocery store, european deli, farm kitchen, pub, mexican food options and a italian resturant. We also offer lite shopping and there is a glass studio close by. Most come to town to benifit from our mineral waters and mud treatment.
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Soap Lake
Our little town is nice place to unwind. Our town offers one gas station, one grocery store, european deli, farm kitchen, pub, mexican food options and a italian resturant. We also offer lite shopping and there is a glass studio close by. Most come to town to benifit from our mineral waters and mud treatment.
Food scene
Del-Red Pub
311 Main Ave EGreat Karaoke, pool tables, dinning, kids welcome until 8pm.
Local favorite everything from cand to fresh meats. Always offer daily specials.
Mom's European Food & Deli
331 Main Ave ELocal favorite everything from cand to fresh meats. Always offer daily specials.
Great artisan style italian cuisine family owned and operated located right next door to resort
La Cucina di Sophia
218 Main Ave EGreat artisan style italian cuisine family owned and operated located right next door to resort
Cloudview Kitchen offers a full espresso bar, in-house baked goods, breakfast and lunch entrees, and locally-grown organic produce, and daily specials. Cloudview Kitchen sources its produce from its companion farm located just outside of Ephrata, WA and takes pride in offering quality, organic meals for your enjoyment. The menu at Cloudview is different each week, but always offers a few mainstay dishes. For this weeks menu, be sure to check out and like the Cloudview Kitchen Facebook page! Call anytime and place an order for pickup or curb side service."
Cloudview Kitchen
117 Main Ave ECloudview Kitchen offers a full espresso bar, in-house baked goods, breakfast and lunch entrees, and locally-grown organic produce, and daily specials. Cloudview Kitchen sources its produce from its companion farm located just outside of Ephrata, WA and takes pride in offering quality, organic meals for your enjoyment. The menu at Cloudview is different each week, but always offers a few mainstay dishes. For this weeks menu, be sure to check out and like the Cloudview Kitchen Facebook page! Call anytime and place an order for pickup or curb side service."
Consigli per viaggiatori
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A self administerd mud bath is a must
Not a bath per-say, still very benificial. From our private beach look to the right in lake. About 50 ft out are two curly sticks. That is where the best mud is. You must remove the top layer of sediment and dig down for the good mud. Return to shore apply mud to entire body and let dry then rinse off once its dried. AVOID gathering mud from shore you do not have to go 50 ft out but do go beyond the shore. Once mud has been applied and dried all those minerals are now on your skin and the mud no longer offers these qualities. Most guests enter beach at shore to remove mud.
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Be sure to try the Lake but shower after use
Our lake has multiple healing qualities, however if you have sensitive skin it may cause irritatations. Young children often report discomfort after swimming or dislike the smell of the lake. We offer three outdoor showers to rinse off after enjoying the lake.