Diablo Lake

We spent a few hours here watching mostly kayaks and canoes launching while sitting comfortably in the shade of the trees near the boat launch.  Buddy went for a tethered swim.  While I brought my bathing suit and had the kayak with me, I chose not to launch.  The water was frigid, probably close to 50 degrees.  The few swimmers who braved the water squealed after their plunge into the lake.  This Lake is located in the North Cascades National Park and the outside temperature was a very pleasant 81 degrees.  The emerald colored water is only visible in the summer and is caused by the sun shining through glacial flour (pulverized rock) carried by the Skagit River.