I've been wanting to get my kayak out onto Fort Yargo Lake all summer, but never got around to it. My biggest concern was the need to do some work on my roof rack before hauling my kayak and just never found the time. When I saw that REI was hosting a fall colors kayak tour at the park, it seemed a good chance to enjoy it without the overhead of the roof rack work.
Meeting up with the group at Section B of the park, we did some introduction and then the guide gave a quick overview of the day and some basic paddling instruction. She was friendly and a good instructor. Soon, we put the boats in the water and began paddling the calm waters of Fort Yargo Lake.
It's was a beautiful day and while some of the autumn colors had already fallen from the trees, there was enough remaining to stimulate the visuals. Browns, oranges, and the occasional red foliage put everyone in a fall mood. The temperature was just right for kayaking, reaching a high of around 64°.
We paddled east and then north along the lake for a total of about 3.5 miles. There was enough of a breeze to keep it interesting and we saw a little bit of wildlife including a log with a number of turtles sunning themselves. Overall it was a very easy paddle, but a great experience and I'm glad I was able to get outside.
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