The snow is melting extremely rapidly. A combination of warm, sunny conditions and intermittent rain have combined to melt all of the snow off the lake and much of the snow from the woods. It has been a few years since the lake was snow free this early, which should let the sun get at the ice and melt it early.
The bare ice has give us some opportunities we don't usually have. The ice boating has been perfect! Few activities are more thrilling than going across the ice at 50-60 MPH on wind power alone. A number of people were up this weekend for their first introduction to ice boating.
We were also fortunate to have Rebekah and Elizabeth Chapman over to give dog sled rides with one of their teams. They have a number of teams which they race throughout the winter. Dog sledding is a great experience that everyone should try at least once. The dogs leap and bark constantly until the anchor is released. Once free, the dogs silently run across the ice or through the woods. Supprisingly, the beauty of dog sledding is silence and the scenery. People expect them to keep barking, but the don't make a sound. They also have phenomenal strength and energy. Thanks to the Chapmans!
