Cowan Lake: Lily Pads

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In addition to sailboats, Cowan Lake provides sailing room for a variety of other vessels. The pontoons below were moored on the end of the lake opposite the boat dock I launched from.

Moored Boats

The end of the lake also supported a thriving colony of giant lily pads, most of them larger than a dinner plate. It sure would be something to see them all in bloom, if they do grow flowers.

Lily Pads

Cowan Lake: Sailboats

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On that gloomy Sunday afternoon, the lake was actually populated by a fleet of small sailboats, probably members of a local boating club. The boats circumnavigated an obstacle course marked out by orange buoys in the lake.

Sailboats

 

The sailboats seemed to racing at times. Such may be the activity the three boats below are preparing for.

Racing Sailboats

Cowan Lake 2

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At 700 acres, Cowan Lake provides plenty of space for boating. I decided to rent a small boat and explore the lake by water. A stiff breeze rippled the surface of the lake, making the ride a bit choppy at times.

Waves

An incessant cloud layer covered the sky for most of the day.

Cloud Cover

Cowan Lake

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Located in the southwestern part of Ohio, Cowan Lake State Park provides boaters and campers alike with beautiful scenery and plentiful fishing. Last fall I spent a few days in a cabin overlooking the lake. Even in gloomy weather, the lake has a beauty all its own.

Cowan Lake

The sun rose directly across the lake from my cabin, reflecting in the rippling water.

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