The Cottonwood Recreation Area was our third and final stop in our few hours spent checking out the lake and the river.
In our years together,Hubby and I have shared this park area the most with other people. However, we haven't been here for years.Passed by many times, but always committed time wise...today was different.
Before the floods,1993,2008, etc...etc..,
the banks along the river were covered with big stately trees, wonderful shade for late afternoon picnics.
Today, we saw a lot of exposed sandbars due to low river levels.
Hubby scaled down the rip-rap onto the sandbar to explore, while I headed over to the fishing pier.
On my way to the pier I checked out the story board before spending most of my time taking pictures of the birds fishing the shallows.
Stop back soon and I'll share more about our relaxing day by the rolling water just below the Saylorville Dam.
