Number 21: Canoes for Rent

 I've never actually been to this lake (Big Lake at Umstead Park, Raleigh) when the canoe rental area was open for business. But it is almost more interesting to me to see the canoes along the pier just waiting… I love all the green space in Raleigh. This park is serene and so peaceful with biking, hiking and horse trails.  All you hear is nature… until a plane takes off or lands.  It sits next to the airport and provides a wonderful buffer between the airport and the city.  Since I'm a newcomer to Raleigh, I don't know the history of the park but I've been very impressed with the planning that has gone into making Raleigh such a livable area. 

7 x 5 in.

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