Olympic NP Crescent Lake and Sol Duc Springs

On our second day we decided to hike around Crescent Lake, 

a gorgeous glacially formed lake with aqua blue water. 

The lake is as deep as 624 feet and is known for its amazing blue color and clarity 

because of a lack of nitrogen in the water which prohibits algae growth.

During our hike we stumbled upon some fresh bear poo that gave me quite a scare!  

We moved on quickly after to Sol Duc Falls and Sol Duc Hot Springs, a resort build by the National Park Service in 1912.  The waterfall is unique because it has three different falls.

 The river then passes through the Hot Springs Resort, a place with pools fed by the river with natural minerals said to have healing powers!  Many people with chronic illnesses frequent this spot.  People can purchase monthly passes to just swim in the pools.