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Entrance to Indpendence Lake.
The Nature Conservancy holds and manages the property surrounding the lake.
Remnants of the area's logging past.
Hiking trails though the preserve are marked.
Several picnic tables sit along the lakeside walking trails.
Independence Lake Preserve.
The preserve provides free kayaks on a first-come, first-served basis.
Kayaking on the still waters of the lake.