Challenge is something from my little corner of the world.
Each year, over two million boaters, hikers, bikers and swimmers visit the 16,725-acre park located in Butler County.
The 3,225-acre Lake Arthur has 10 public boat launches, and boats up to 20hp are permitted. Sailing, kayaking and fishing craft explore the lake. An annual regatta and sailing instruction classes are held during the summer. Lake Arthur is a warm-water fishery. Common species are northern pike, largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie and bluegill. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocks muskellunge, walleye, channel catfish and hybrid striped bass. Wildlife includes
waterfowl, deer, turkey, grouse, bear, rabbit, pheasant and squirrel.
Registered: June 22, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 126621
Thu, Jan 14, 2016 @ 4:25 AM
great card Vicky...great area you live in. My son would love it!
Will try and keep all the snow up here if you insist although I'm not a fan either.
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Registered: June 29, 2010 Location: Recently moved to the seaside, with views over to the Isle of Wight Posts: 13780
Thu, Jan 14, 2016 @ 5:48 AM
Hi Vicky - I've just ''google-earthed' Lake Arthur and had a wonderful time looking a the boats and countryside! Your card is a perfect illustration of your corner of the world!
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 91308
Thu, Jan 14, 2016 @ 6:23 AM
Super stunning scene Vicky and love your coloring. Thank you for taking us on a tour of your corner on the map. Now off to check out this Lake Arthur as it sounds wonderful!
Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 72198
Thu, Jan 14, 2016 @ 7:02 AM
Beautiful depiction of this wonderful state park. Sounds like a beautiful haven to visit. Sure glad you shared it with us today. Enjoyed reading about a part of your corner of the world.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 132039
Thu, Jan 14, 2016 @ 9:29 AM
Great sentiment, great scene. It sounds like a fabulous place to visit, Vicky - something for everyone. I love the way you used the woodland DP as a setting for it.
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Registered: May 18, 2004 Location: Southwest Michigan Posts: 37172
Thu, Jan 14, 2016 @ 10:43 AM
This is such a peaceful stamped image and I love the soft coloring. I have never seen that Anne Frank quote but I am writing it down because it is so true for me. Beautiful card, Vicky, and I loved your description of that wonderful state park near you!
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