Lakefront

There is no escaping the beauty of the lake shore walk at Cultus Lake, no matter the season. Surrounded by gold, walking on gold, and warmed by the golden sun makes a bright autumn day an occasion to be exuberant about life. Having been at this spot many times at the height of the swimming and boating season, the peacefulness of a day like this is a stark contrast. The water is calm, there is an absence of shouting and laughter, and the boats are almost all put in storage for the winter months that lie ahead. There seems to be a sadness in the air and maybe it is the lack of human participation and activity that is missed, although in summer, one often wishes it would go away. It could be too, that the dying leaves are indicative of a dying summer and an ushering in of the leaden days of winter. One does not relish the thought of spending time beside the water in the cold winds of winter, but rather, seeking the warmth of the hearth, while looking through a window at the water's icy edge, is winter's appeal.