Our March edition was spent at Stumpy Lake in Virginia Beach on this sunny afternoon.. With temperatures in the mid 60s and a mild wind it was the perfect day for a paddle.
Time to turn on the GPS, off the phone, and get out on the water for a relaxing afternoon. I absolutely love the launch system here and I have heard information that these systems will be installed around Chesapeake too this upcoming season. It is a floating dock with rollers that slides you into and out of the water.
Pretty nice huh!
It was perfect conditions! There were many kayakers out on the lake today but with its size it feels like you have the lake all to yourself.
We were not the only ones out enjoying the sun. The cormorants were out soaking up some rays as well.
Time to throw out the line and get in a little fishing while we are out here.
Time to get in a little geocaching fix. Exploring an offshoot of the lake we are searching for a aqua cache called The Back Nine.
Found It! Just enough water to move in and sign the log.
Modern digital photography is amazing! Time to explore some special effects.
Time to exit this scenic small creek and finish exploring the back of the lake.
There's nothing like relaxing in complete silence, soaking up some much needed sun. The only thing breaking the silence was the sound of an owl in the trees nearby.
Time to stretch my legs on a small island in the back of the lake. While we are here, also search for another geocache.
On the way back we stopped by to see if the resident bald eagle was on his nest and there he goes! He wasn't in the mood for visitors today but we were lucky enough to capture this picture.
It was a welcome relief from the cold winter we have experienced in Virginia having my feet in the water again.
We are getting close to the launch and its been an amazing day. Spring is beginning to arrive and we are eager to kick off the 2014 season. Another day well spent, exploring our world with a paddle.
