A Storm Brewing on Lake Laura

A Beautiful Spring at Chestnut Oak Lodge

It's a super busy time of year, so when we had a chance to go to Chestnut Oak Lodge for a weekend, we hightailed it out to the Shenandoah Valley.  It's amazing how wonderful just a day or two away can be for the whole family....including our dog, who loves to spend time at the cabin!

 

 

 

Lake Laura on a Winter's Afternoon

Our dog is convinced that he OWNS the walk around the lake!  

The Stream Near the Cabin

One of our favorite places at Lake Laura is where a stream enters the lake.  The kids have a wonderful time hunting for fossils, looking for minnows and wading in the water.

 

The Cabin and Lake Laura in August

The Beach Area at Lake Laura is Open!

Lake Laura in Early Spring

Lake Laura in Autumn

Scenes from a Walk around Lake Laura

The Water is Fine!

Our family loves to swim and fish in Lake Laura.  Bryce Resort offers boats for rental and provides a swimming beach down by the dam, complete with rafts and a sandy beach area for kids.  You can walk to the Resort's beach area following the path by the lake from the cabin (turn to your right once you reach the path), or you can drive to the parking area. 

We've provided a variety of water floats & toys for you.  Have fun!

Lake Laura in October

The Beach Is Open

Bryce Resort had opened its beach area for the summer. They have a nice swimming area with a sandy, shallow beach for young kids. They also have a couple of rafts that are great fun to swim out to. In addition, they rent paddle boats and canoes. You can either drive & park at the dam or walk from the path below the cabin. Lots of fun!

Scenes from a Walk Around Lake Laura

Spring has definitely arrived. Although we enjoy hiking, my son can't wait to go swimming! He enjoyed playing in the water at the various docks along the hike, and he definitely noticed the beach area with all of its canoes, paddle boats & rafts!