being cooped up in class seemed criminal so you and a few friends headed straight for the lake to escape for the day…..or it was a family reunion at one of the shelters for a cookout, complete with red checkered table cloths and ice tea or lemonade….or sunbathing on a silver lined float manufac- tured to absolutely fry our skin before we knew the dangers of sun overexposure. Whatever drew YOU to the lake? Why are humans even drawn to water at all? Ac- cording to the book, Blue Mind: The Sur- prising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do” by Wallace J. Nichols, science (specifically neurosci- ence), evolutionary biology and medical research are “uncovering remarkable truths about water’s incredibly powerful, and startlingly profound, effects on our bodies and souls.” Being close to water can “im- prove performance in a wide range of fields, increase calm and diminish anxiety, amplify creativity, increase generosity and compassion, increase professional success, improve overall health and well-being, and reinforce our connection to the natural world and one another.” So our propensity to draw near to water is a drive that is certainly within us….and we have plenty of it in the Triad!
The Watershed Lakes
Lake Brandt: located on Lake Brandt Rd. almost in Summerfield in Guilford County, this lake is clean, free of trash and has abundant wildlife. It is relatively small (816 acres) and does not allow swimming or water skiing, which is great news for nature lovers who like a quieter place to kayak, canoe or paddle board. You may see an occasional fishing boat but not so often or loud that they are a disturbance. They do rent kayaks, canoes, johnboats and stand up paddleboards during the warmer season and fishing is allowed from the pier. There is a shelter that you can rent for events or use if it is available. During the off season you can bring your own (please educate yourself on the dangers of cold water, cold water gasp and hypothermia before head- ing out!). You may see deer lapping water at the edge, barred owls hunting mice, gray herons, snowy white egrets and a lot of sunning turtles but the real main attraction at this lake are the spectacular sunsets. If you don’t paddle, there are great hiking and biking trails, or you can park close to
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the water and either watch the sky from your car or sit on a bench and watch the not to be missed sunsets unfold.
Lake Higgins: located on Hamburg Mill Rd. in Summerfield also in Guilford Co., this small lake (226 acres) is a great place to kayak or paddle board and feel good about being able to say “I paddled the entire lake.” It does have a fishing pier and a stocked trout pond as well. Lake Higgins has a nature community teaching room as well as a very nice hiking/biking trail. A sweet little lake that is quiet and peaceful.
Lake Townsend: located in Browns Summit in Guilford Co., Townsend is the largest of the watershed lakes at 1,542 acres. It is a great lake for sailing and in fact has a sail- ing club and instruction. They also rent kayaks in warmer months and have a fish- ing pier. If you head out on Townsend, know that the wind can cause bigger waves than on smaller lakes because it has more fetch (the distance traveled by wind or waves over open water). It is within Bryan Park so there are other facilities such as picnicking and golf.
”High Point” Lakes
High Point City Lake: sometimes referred to as “City Lake” or “City Lake Park”
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“Jamestown Lake” this lake is approx. 340 acres; small, but an oasis in town. The lake is actually in Jamestown so it can be con- fusing for first time visitors. The only place to access the lake is from City Lake Park where there are a multitude of fun things to do for the family including an outdoor pool, amusement rides and more. They do rent kayaks during the warmer months and there are picnic tables, grills and ten picnic shelters for rent. They do allow bank fishing here as well.
Oak Hollow Lake: not very big but with a big lake “feel” to it because it is a long lake (at 800 acres) with a lot of fetch. Because of the fetch it is a favorite for sailing and rowing. There are two launch areas, which can be confusing for first timers. Be sure to go to the MAIN office on Centennial St. to check in, then you can drive around to the sailing launch (or just launch from there). There is camping at Oak Hollow with several on-water tent/rv sites. They do rent kayaks, paddleboards and motorboats, and skiing is allowed. There is also a park with tennis, grills and other amenities.
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