The joke was on us

The first scenic spot we had determined as our destination was absolutely packed on the evening of the 4th. Took us by surprise because we had assumed that most of the boaters and picnic-ers would have headed back to town for the fireworks. Turns out fireworks were planned right there at that particular lake. So, we took a meandering drive and saw some pretty places...


Even found a lake that was almost deserted.

And, became more so as the dusk deepened.

Dang! I KNEW we should have brought the kayaks!