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Peppermill Lake - Oxford, WI August 15th

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Voyage number two on our kayaking adventure brought us to a small local lake called Peppermill Lake.   (This was before I figured I'd take a lot of photos.  In fact, this was before I was brave enough to bring my phone along in the kayak... figuring I'd fall out before I got my shot lined up. I'd also like to add that these posts are not added on the day or even the week that H1 and I ventured onto the water. )  Anyhow - a few facts about Peppermill Lake: 53 acre lake at about a maximum of 12 feet deep.  Moderately clear water with largemouth bass, musky, northern pike and panfish.  Public boat landing. What we discovered:  It's a nice lake.  There is a portage to the side of the launch which empties into a nice little stream called Peppermill Creek.  The creek flows into a smaller lake called McDougall Lake which appears to have no public access.    Since this was roughly our second outing, we didn't go far on Peppermill.  From the boat landing
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Maiden Kayak Voyage

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So, it begins. H1 and I talked about trying something new.  We both enjoy water and wanted something that would also offer some sort of exercise while being relaxing.  We tossed around the ideas of a paddle boat, a canoe... kayaks.  We settled on kayaks.  Two blue kayaks.  After diligently (or obsessively) researching, we found a couple of modestly priced boats with high weight capacity.  [ let me interject here.... I am not a featherweight, nor am I fond of drowning or large fish.  Yes, I can swim quite well, as can H1.  However, I do not wish to play in deep water while not knowing what is swimming below me] Anyway, we found a couple of kayaks at a home-improvement store and decided to make the investment.  Decent reviews.  Viper , 10'4" sit-in models with a weight capacity of 275lbs. This is where it all began.  Our maiden voyage took us to a local lake.  I will get into the specifics of this beautiful place in a bit  but we fell in love with kaya
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