Our map of Lake Hartwell shows where there are boat ramps and beach areas. Friendship Recreation Area is where we went boating/fishing yesterday. Today we went to the beach area across the road, on the other side of the bridge that we tried to go under in our boat yesterday. What is really surprising is that there is no charge at this park, not even a day use fee, even though it has a lot of picnic tables with bbq grills, a playground, a bathhouse/rest room building, and protected beach area. It's not the kind of beach that comes to mind with the word beach since the ground is dark orange, but it's still a beach in the strict definition of the word. Bob didn't want to swim, so he took his book and read while sitting under the shade of a tree, and kept Charlie Dog company. The water was very warm, although the current produced several refreshingly cool spots. I can't remember the last time I swam in a lake! The swimming area is confined to about the size of an Olympic pool and a depth of 6 feet, although there are no restrictions if you choose to go past the safety barrier. At 1 pm, there was only 1 other family of 3 there. Before we left, two other folks came. How nice not to worry about sharks, alligators or crowds! And what a great way to beat the 90+ degree heat wave we've been having.
Bob always says he doesn't want his picture taken, but I didn't think he'd mind this one since he's hidden behind the float he's blowing up for me. Charlie Dog wanted to explore instead of sit in his chair.
Thanks, Bob. Float is just right.
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