Amazing April Showers

Recent rains have raised the lake levels - our extended boat dock is floating again. This morning we walked around the perimeter of the basin and picked up trash.  Many of the springs are gushing into the lake and we are expecting more rain next week! 

Our pontoon boat is floating again!

All this trash was found at the north end of the lake below "Rest Rock"

Spring Orienteering

Earlier this month, Noah and his family from Radford, VA were up at Mountain Lake orienteering in a late spring snow. Noah was fulfilling his Map & Compass requirement for his Boy Scout Troop in Radford. They completed the "Beginner - White" course, and found a couple of additional controls along the way!

"Working on my map and compass skills was a whole lot more FUN than I thought it was going to be! I think that everyone would enjoy this orienteering course because there is fun and a different challenge for everyone - I can't wait to come back for more!" - Noah, age 11 



Measuring distance to convert to paces



Measuring tree diameter







1% For The Planet - Free Music!

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Lake Level Update

Frequent spring rains have kept the lake level up, and more rain is in the forecast for this week! The current water level is just touching the extended boat dock, and we estimate that the lake is approximately 12% full by volume and 29% full by total area.

Nature's Throne

This beautiful spring weather makes for excellent trail work days up on the mountain. I came across this spectacle yesterday afternoon:

"Whoa, is that what I think
it is....?"
















"Why YES! A stone love seat complete with backrest and fern cushion!!" 

Atop a magnificent boulder, accompanied by a fantastic view. Fancy that!

I won't tell you exactly where this au naturel gem is hidden,

but I'll give you a clue:

You truly can discover something new and exciting every day, 

in all shapes and forms, at Mountain Lake!

First Day of April Brings Snow