So I am a big fisherman and I enjoyed catching and releasing a couple small mouth bass today as I wondered around the lake. It's a nice and easy hike around the lake, maybe 8K? So anyway I was exploring places to access from the trail so I could cast. At one point half way around the lake I found a lot of sunken log structures which is where bass love to hide. I found a large enough log that floated way out into the water so I prepared to walk out on top of it. As I approached the root cluster that was on the beach covered slightly by surrounding shrubbery, a glint caught my eye. A quick double take and I realized it was a tiny little bottle. The bottle was clear and tiny with a little cork lid and I could see there were some pretty little things inside. It had obviously been purposely left for someone to stumble upon. I carefully took the bottle out of the root structure and I could see a beautiful sparkling greenish sand inside along with a beautiful shell and what appeared to be a note! I was amazed! So I carefully opened the cork from the bottle and set everything down gently so as to not spill the contents. I took from my fishing tackle box a pair of small pliers and with them I retrieved the tiny rolled up piece of paper, slid the brass ring off of it and unraveled it to find beautifully printed words that read "you are beautiful".I have to say this is one of the most wonderful discoveries I have made venturing anywhere in nature aside from witnessing wonderful wildlife. I gently put everything back as it was and replaced the bottle in its hiding spot. I hope any of you reading this might venture out and search for other possible Hidden Treasures around this beautiful Lake. The experience is something that will stick out in my mind and made my day a very exceptional one. Pictures to follow
Really nice Lake Park. You can swim at your own risk. The water is usually pretty cold. There's a trail around the lake 5.7 kilometers. Lots of Canadian geese. Lots of dog walkers.
I have been going here since I was a kid. Excellent walking trails around the lake (be prepared it's probably a couple hours depending on how fast you walk.) Trails are well maintained and good for walking, running, bikes etc. Dog friendly (off leash on the far side of the lake by the power lines). I've gone fishing, (stocked) kayaking and canoeing here but as it's a man made lake, look out for dead heads around the perimeter. Swimming is good but you can get swimmers itch in the summer. Docks, Sandy beaches, forest trails, rocky bluffs, nice views. Hard to beat for somewhere that is more or less "in town"
A must visit place for families to go, while kids can enjoy the water and play area, adults can go swimming, paddle boarding and go for walk. With mountains close by its a perfect picturesque place which has something for everyone.
What an amazing beach and area. They have a section of the beach/water that has lifeguards, the rest of the beach is beautiful sand with lots of picnic tables. There's a bathroom/change room available for convenience and a small playground for the kids. Parking is not too bad and the beach is super close too!
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