Huntington Lake, CA

Being so close to Sierra National Forest and especially its multiple lakes, I decided to venture out to check out Huntington Lake. It is famous for its stable 15 mi/hr winds - a perfect weather for sailing. I was lucky to witness High Sierra Regatta, a term I was not familiar with before, but basically it is sailboat racing. Quite a sight, I must say!

The entry fee per car is $5, not a big deal at all. The closer you are to the parking lot, the more crowded it is (duh!). There is also a nice trail along the lake, mostly paved, that is easy and very picturesque. Limited number of insects, but carpenter ants are everywhere, so bring a chair, not a silly picnic blanket like I did. Here are some views from the trail:

A couple in our group brought kayaks, so I took advantage of an opportunity to try them out. Since the sailboats were racing right beside us, the water was rather choppy, and it was difficult to maneuver, but with a little bit of training from the owner of the kayak, I think I got it!

A really beautiful lake, many campgrounds. Forest is peaceful and tranquil, just wish it was not as crowded so that I could hear myself think :)