Wedneday 10-4 A Wonderful Day at Oakwood lakes Park

We had a wonderful day. We woke up to a cool 42 degree but no rain. We had blue skies all day with a little breeze.

In the morning we went on an hour and a half walk around the park. We took the trail that runs along the lake shore, it took us to the other campground and to the Horse Camp. The trail was mostly s gravel surface but we did have to walk through some grassy parts. When we got to the other campground we saw that a crew was working on the new bathroom. The trail took us to the entrance gate where we crossed  the road and took the horse camp trail. The Horse Camp was very nice with a small corral at each site and a few hitching posts. There was a arena for you to ride your horse in but you can't leave it in there over night. Then the trail took us down a grassy area through meadows and trees. Our shoes got a little wet from the dew on the grass so when we got back to the road we walked it back to the Minnie. We had walked over 3 miles. 

A horse corral at a site in the Horse Camp

 While we were eating lunch four vehicles with children showed up and parked next to the bathrooms. The parents had brought them out to play on the playscape right next to us. They were only there a short time. It was nice to hear the kids having a good time playing.

After lunch we went on another walk. This time we walked the road the whole time. We walked to the other campground and to the beach in the day area where there are: sand volleyball courts, picnic tables, grills and a very nice beach. The bathrooms didn't have running water but there were a couple of changing rooms. After resting we headed back. On the way back we saw a ferret walking towards us but when he saw us he went into the lake. He was too far away to get a good picture. When we got back to the site we had walked for another hour and a half and had gone over 3 miles.

A view of the lake and beach

In the evening we stayed inside and read. We had a great day.