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| Bill the masked leader |
You have to love an extra long holiday weekend. I saw that Bill had posted a trip at Bowdish Lake on the Flatwater Message Board, so I decided to join.
Bowdish Lake was one of several reservoirs built in the late 19thcentury to provide power to nearby mills. In the 1930's the land around the lake was acquired by the US Government and the developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps. During World War II the land was turned over to the State of Rhode Island and renamed the George Washington Management Area. With 4,000 acres, it is the state’s second largest property.
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| Nice hat Bill |
We put in at the boat ramp at the George Washington Management Area and worked our way around the perimeter of the lake. The east end is bordered by the George Washington Management Area and is relatively undeveloped. The west end was developed as summer cottages in the 1940’s, many of which are now year-round homes. We found an island on the north side near the Bowdish Lake Campground for lunch and a swim.
Sunny day, light wind, and an island with a great view for lunch - thanks Bill for leading.
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| The crew takes a break for lunch |
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