Clayton Lake State Park

This wind-swept tree has given in to the forces of nature as it stands on the wispy banks of Clayton Lake State Park. This recreation area is quiet and restful, especially in the early spring before crowds come in to fish it.

An amazingly clear set of various dinosaur tracks are visible at Clayton State Park due to the construction of the dam that created this recreational place. The boardwalk around the are helps preserve this snapshot in time

Morning across the lake. I was able to eat an orange at the water edge, watch the fish grab bugs off the surface, and catche the sun coming up.

If you would like to see a timelapse of the sunrise check out:

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