A Mineral Lake in the Heart of Washington

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A Mineral Lake in the Heart of Washington

Nestled beneath majestic basalt cliffs and rim rock slopes at the southern end of the lower Grand Coulee in Eastern Washington is a tiny inland sea noted for its mineral rich water and creamy black mud.

At the turn of the last century, Soap Lake was one of the most well known mineral spas in the country. Before the development of sulfa drugs and penicillin, Soap...

The Lava Lamp: My Turn

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A few ‘locals’ refer to the Lava Lamp as an icon of the 1960’s and equate its existence to the use of drugs and indiscriminate sex. Their reasoning is that if a giant Lava Lamp is placed in Soap Lake it will inspire untold acts of sexual pleasure and attract dope smokers and other trip seekers. It’s likely these things are already happening on a regular basis around the lake. Afterall, it’s one of the most beautiful natural settings in the state of Washington, who wouldn’t want to find a cozy place along the shore to make love?
 
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