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Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/17/2017
A large sign welcomes visitors to the park.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/17/2017
A kayaker paddles on a wide open section of the lake.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/17/2017
The lake has some scenic coves with little boat traffic.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/17/2017
The water in this section is so calm that it creates a reflection.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/17/2017
Great blue herons are summer visitors that are frequently seen around the lake.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/17/2017
Look closely in the brush along the shoreline for a variety of birds.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/17/2017
A lovely selection of wildflowers adorns the edge of the lake.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/17/2017
Delicate wildflowers, including Joe-pye weed, are seen along the shore.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/17/2017
A kayak maneuvers into a shallow, secluded cove.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/17/2017
Fallen trees leave just enough room for a kayaker to glide underneath them.
Karen Lee Ensley
Photo Date:
08/17/2017
A kayaker ventures underneath fallen trees in one of the lake's coves.