Sweet Huntington

Regarding “Lakeside in the High Sierra” (July 7): I have been lucky enough to call Huntington Lake my second home since I began vacationing there as an infant. Thomas Curwen not only accurately depicted this beautiful place, but he also captured its essence.

Regarding Curwen’s comment about children having a nostalgic reverie in 30 years: I am only 20 and already I feel a certain longing for the simple pleasures that characterized my childhood.

KELLY LANGE

Newport Beach

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I love Huntington Lake because I can still find solitude there, unlike the lakes of the Eastern Sierras, which often are crowded.

I’ve stayed at all the places mentioned in the article. I found Cedar Crest to be the most family-friendly place to stay. It has tetherball and horseshoe games for children.

During the summer, rangers hold evening story hours there. On weekends, Cedar Crest has a bonfire, and an old reel-to-reel movie is shown on a screen outdoors while everyone munches on popcorn. What I love about Cedar Crest is the special attention it gives their visitors. Unexpected things happen when people travel with children, and Cedar Crest is always willing to go the extra mile without being asked.

In my experience, Crestview works beautifully if you don’t have children because of its isolation. This is the place to stay if you don’t want crowds.

Huntington Lake Lodge is good because of its accessibility to the restaurant and the bar.

GLORIANA CHUNG

Pasadena