On May 25th we took a mid week unplanned kayak trip to Round Lake.The day was beautiful and too perfect to pass up. Tim got everything loaded up and as soon as Megan got home, we took off for the lake. We met Tim's co-worker, Doug G. there. We paddled straight for the outlet that we love called the Anthony Kill. The water was as smooth as glass. We made good time and were across the lake in no time. We headed down the Anthony kill, zigging & zagging. The water was high enough to easily paddle over a beaver dam that stretches across one section.This was Megan's first time at Round Lake. I was in such a hurry to get there, I forgot my camera. There were some Canada Geese hanging out at the large beaver lodge.I was disappointed that we only saw one heron nest. Normally we see close to a dozen nests!
We paddled down to the spot where we normally have to turn and head back because we can't get over the beaver dam. Today we were able to float right over it and head much farther than we've ever been. The fern along the shore were beautiful. At one point we had to sort of "limbo" our way under a tree that had fallen across the creek. We went quite a ways but turned back due to the time. We didn't want to get caught out on the lake at sundown. The mosquitoes were getting a little thick too! I wish we had more time to continue.
On the paddle back we headed straight for the setting sun. Doug took these pictures.
Hopefully we can get back to listen to the carp spawning.
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