Mount Charleston Lodge burns down
September 17th, 2021 at 1:59:29 PM
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Tough loss. The lodge restaurant on Mount Charleston burned down this morning.
https://twitter.com/fox5vegas/status/1438864830266363904?s=21
https://twitter.com/fox5vegas/status/1438864830266363904?s=21
September 17th, 2021 at 2:02:58 PM
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I have driven by it several times but never stopped in. Darn.
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
September 17th, 2021 at 2:07:36 PM
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That's a real shame. hopefully it gets rebuilt.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
September 17th, 2021 at 2:22:58 PM
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Quote: billryanThat's a real shame. hopefully it gets rebuilt.
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There’s a statement from owners they plan to rebuild in the article. I guess it burned down in the early ‘60’s and was rebuilt as well. Well, it did not spread to any nearby homes or create a forest fire, and perhaps a facelift would be ok.
September 17th, 2021 at 3:59:44 PM
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Speaking of lodges, does anyone know of any plans for the Bonnie Springs Lodge? I know they are developing the area but what about the lodge itself? That was a big old building.
The older I get, the better I recall things that never happened
September 18th, 2021 at 5:38:08 AM
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Shoot. I like the classic lodges in or near national parks or recreation areas.
I often have stopped at the Mount Charleston lodges after hiking or skiing for food and drinks.
I often have stopped at the Mount Charleston lodges after hiking or skiing for food and drinks.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
September 18th, 2021 at 5:42:10 AM
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Let me share a memory. My last visit there, a couple months ago, a friend was playing video poker at the bar. I think he was playing one quarter at a time. I was not playing, but advising on the tough hands. The bartender kindly comped all drinks for both of us.
For betting small, playing slowly, and with no competition for 20 miles, I thought that was very cool.
For betting small, playing slowly, and with no competition for 20 miles, I thought that was very cool.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
September 18th, 2021 at 7:04:22 AM
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LOOSE LIPS! 😀Quote: WizardLet me share a memory. My last visit there, a couple months ago, a friend was playing video poker at the bar. I think he was playing one quarter at a time. I was not playing, but advising on the tough hands. The bartender kindly comped all drinks for both of us.
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For betting small, playing slowly, and with no competition for 20 miles, I thought that was very cool.
♪♪Now you swear and kick and beg us That you're not a gamblin' man Then you find you're back in Vegas With a handle in your hand♪♪ Your black cards can make you money So you hide them when you're able In the land of casinos and money You must put them on the table♪♪ You go back Jack do it again roulette wheels turinin' 'round and 'round♪♪ You go back Jack do it again♪♪
September 18th, 2021 at 7:11:29 AM
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Some interesting historical pix on the LVRJ website.
https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/a-history-of-the-mount-charleston-lodge-photos-2442209/
This one is more recent:
https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/a-history-of-the-mount-charleston-lodge-photos-2442209/
This one is more recent:
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
September 29th, 2021 at 6:33:10 AM
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I didn't realize the MT CHARLESTON LODGE was owned by Ellis Island. Just interesting......
It was mentioned in this LVRJ article:
https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/cabins-at-mount-charleston-lodge-to-reopen-friday-after-blaze-2445573/?g2i_rcm=796e99ad-1406-4698-b367-a764ca4bcb2c&G2I_ActionId=101782&returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2F
It was mentioned in this LVRJ article:
https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/cabins-at-mount-charleston-lodge-to-reopen-friday-after-blaze-2445573/?g2i_rcm=796e99ad-1406-4698-b367-a764ca4bcb2c&G2I_ActionId=101782&returnUrl=https%3A%2F%2F
There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
September 29th, 2021 at 12:48:56 PM
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I was stunned when I heard this. Lots of great memories. I use to rent one of the cabins during the winter and eat and drink in that lodge. During the summers, it was a great destination to ride your motorcycle and have lunch to beat the heat.
September 29th, 2021 at 3:06:55 PM
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I'm confused about these cabins. Are they close to the lodge or the ones much higher, in a residential area, near a stand-alone restaurant that has a big fireplace in the middle?
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
September 29th, 2021 at 3:53:37 PM
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Quote: WizardI'm confused about these cabins. Are they close to the lodge or the ones much higher, in a residential area, near a stand-alone restaurant that has a big fireplace in the middle?
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Are you talking about “The Retreat”…? The hotel before you get to the end of the line that also has a restaurant. There are no cabins there.
Or…
The Lodge near Cathedral rock was the stand alone restaurant with cabins within walking distance? The Lodge burned down. The cabins remain.
September 29th, 2021 at 5:11:47 PM
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Quote: TDVegasAre you talking about “The Retreat”…? The hotel before you get to the end of the line that also has a restaurant. There are no cabins there.
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Or…
The Lodge near Cathedral rock was the stand alone restaurant with cabins within walking distance? The Lodge burned down. The cabins remain.
Well blow me down! All this time I thought the wrong structure burned down. I did not know what either structure was actually called, despite patronizing both many times. Here are the names:
The image above is the Retreat on Charleston Peak. It is also known as the Resort on Mount Charleston. It did NOT burn down.
The image above is of the Mount Charleston Lodge. It DID burn down.
Both of these structures are poorly named. The Retreat is NOT on the Peak. The image below is me on the peak.
The Lodge is not a lodge. Here is the definition of lodge from Dictionary.com:
1) a small, makeshift or crude shelter or habitation, as of boughs, poles, skins, earth, or rough boards; cabin or hut.
2) a house used as a temporary residence, as in the hunting season.
Thank you for the correction, TD. My earlier posts were memories from the Retreat.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
September 29th, 2021 at 6:24:47 PM
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Now I am also confused. Which is the one you see on the left when driving to the Mary Jane Falls trailhead on that main road ?
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There's emptiness behind their eyes
There's dust in all their hearts
They just want to steal us all and take us all apart
September 29th, 2021 at 6:59:02 PM
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Quote: JohnnyQNow I am also confused. Which is the one you see on the left when driving to the Mary Jane Falls trailhead on that main road ?
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The Retreat on Mount Charleston, which did NOT burn down.
"For with much wisdom comes much sorrow." -- Ecclesiastes 1:18 (NIV)
September 30th, 2021 at 5:39:50 AM
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Have they announced the cause of the fire?
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September 30th, 2021 at 8:43:32 AM
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Quote: rxwineHave they announced the cause of the fire?
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I believe they said there was combustible material items being stored under the patio deck…not sure why they were storing things there or what, that could have been where the fire originated. They were also doing an addition to the Lodge…could have been loose wires exposed. I don’t think the fire department issued a clear cause though.
September 30th, 2021 at 1:05:20 PM
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Quote: WizardI'm confused about these cabins. Are they close to the lodge or the ones much higher, in a residential area, near a stand-alone restaurant that has a big fireplace in the middle?
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The cabins are steps away from the lodge and are around the front parking lot area of the lodge. I have stayed in them a few times when I was dating. I think most of them have indoor Jacuzzi's.
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