Canyon Lake Adventure

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Canyon Lake Adventure

Postby avalen » Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:40 pm

It was a long time coming because we had to wait for a minor surgery to heal, but the day finally arrived!
It couldn't have been better, oh wait, it could have been just a tad cooler but 83 was certainly do-able.
With a day off from school, we loaded up the little car and headed up the road, 40-45 minutes, maybe
35 miles, so close it still amazes me.
The viewpoint before we drop down to the lake
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as we drive in and pass a dumpster, we see this guy, there were actually two but they got nerveous
as I approached and one flew off. They are vultures.
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this looks like a good spot
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getting all the necessary stuff together
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and away we go.....
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and whats a boat trip without a dip in the water to cool off
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The lake from the opposite end, another viewpoint
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on the way out I stopped and took this pic cause every now and then you see a mountain thats yellow, makes me
think of sulpher, and perhaps these hills are full of it, I don't know.
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This is my really favorite picture of Maggie, she's alert, curious and slightly panting in a happy way.
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I think she likes this kayaking thing :D I know I do, thanks Tina.
Somewhere with Ava and Maggie
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Re: Canyon Lake Adventure

Postby gingerK » Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:46 pm

Wonderful Alice! Looks like fun!
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Re: Canyon Lake Adventure

Postby Bethers » Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:55 pm

Amazing the things and places so close to home, isn't it? And I love how much Maggie is enjoying all of it!
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Re: Canyon Lake Adventure

Postby Liz » Mon Sep 14, 2015 7:59 pm

Great adventure and pics! Looks like a great place to kayak.
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Re: Canyon Lake Adventure

Postby WickedLady » Mon Sep 14, 2015 8:04 pm

Great fun :D
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Re: Canyon Lake Adventure

Postby bluepinecones » Mon Sep 14, 2015 10:24 pm

So glad to see you out having a relaxing time with your fur baby. Looks like both of you had a great day.
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Re: Canyon Lake Adventure

Postby snowball » Mon Sep 14, 2015 11:59 pm

how neat that looks sure didn't realize that you have a lake there
there's a couple of lakes around Yuma you might enjoy exploring as well
see you this winter
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Re: Canyon Lake Adventure

Postby MandysMom » Tue Sep 15, 2015 3:35 am

What a great way to spend your day off. New way to have adventures and destress from work.
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Re: Canyon Lake Adventure

Postby Queen » Tue Sep 15, 2015 6:54 am

What a gorgeous lake! Great pics of you and your furbaby too, looks like a great time.
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Re: Canyon Lake Adventure

Postby BirdbyBird » Tue Sep 15, 2015 7:00 am

Just ask Liz and Nan. When you have a kayak you begin noticing where potential bodies of water are, everywhere! :) The pictures say it all. Everything is as it should be. I love that Maggie took to it so well.
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Re: Canyon Lake Adventure

Postby grammynmaggie » Tue Sep 15, 2015 7:55 am

What a wonderful day for you and your Maggie and I see many more in your future with a great kayak.... I love kayaking...
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Re: Canyon Lake Adventure

Postby asirimarco » Tue Sep 15, 2015 8:20 am

So glad you had a great day and the monsoons didn't catch you. We got a drip of rain and heavy winds.
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Re: Canyon Lake Adventure

Postby gypsyrose1126 » Tue Sep 15, 2015 9:33 am

Glad you had such a wonderful day!
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Re: Canyon Lake Adventure

Postby sharon » Tue Sep 15, 2015 10:22 am

I see a trip to Phoenix in my near future before it gets to chilly! :D Is there a cg there, Alice?
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Re: Canyon Lake Adventure

Postby avalen » Tue Sep 15, 2015 12:02 pm

sharon wrote:I see a trip to Phoenix in my near future before it gets to chilly! :D Is there a cg there, Alice?

yes, and also a campground at Tortilla Flats, which is at the other end of the lake, opens Oct 1. I'll check into all that. :D
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