Retro Friday: Lake Ridgecrest

Posted by Karah

Many of the activities that campers look forward to each year revolve around the lake. Blob wars, the rope swing, zip lines, canoeing, paddle boarding, and now the aqua climb are part of what makes camp fun! With the Blue Ridge Mountains set in the background, Lake Ridgecrest is arguably one of the prettiest views around, and has been known for its beautiful scenery since the camp opened in 1929. Most of us have probably even taken a picture by the Lake Ridgecrest sign when we’ve visited in the off season or returned to camp for another summer (Instagram anyone?!)

Even though the blob and the rope swing are staples of Lake Ridgecrest, they haven’t always been around. In fact, the lake use to look a lot different than it does now! The “P dock” was on the side of the lake where the canoes are kept, roping off a swimming area. The pictures shown here are actually even before we had the P dock! Check out what the swimming area use to look like before 1942. This camper is sitting where the water slide comes out today. Do you remember when the lake looked like this? What have been some of your favorite activities in Lake Ridgecrest? Comment below!

 

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