186. 4th @ the lake

We have been in the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area) for the last 2 Independence Days and we have spent both at Clarks Hill Lake.  It hosts a nice picnic/day recreation area with individual picnic tables and grills nestled in trees along the lake and easy access to a beach area.  At a cost of $4 a vehicle and only a 30 minute drive from our house it is an awesome little summertime getaway for a day.  This year we were pleasantly surprise to learn that military are now able to enjoy the park for free. 
We spent the entire day swimming, playing, eating, and relaxing.  It was an all-American afternoon!  The Faunces and the Vela family even joined us for a few hours.  A happy 4th of July had by all!