03-26-2008, 10:25 PM
After seeing TD's post about the new "park" down by Lindon Boat Harbor, I took a quick drive by to see what it was all about. Very, very nice. As an avid cyclist the trail is awesome with covered picnic tables every 50 yds or so. The beach area appears to have had some sand brought in and there is lots of room for picnics, etc. and a very large parking lot on the east side of the road.
As I looked out over the new area, two thoughts came to mind:
1. This is going to become a very, very popular spot. With all the room, tables, the trail, and easy access from the Lindon Boat harbor, I am sure many people will launch thier boats and PWC's at LBH, then drive the family and friends over in the suburban, unload and use the area as the "home base" while out skiing, wakeboarding, and doing all sorts of other "non-fishing" activities.
2. How long before all of this gets trashed by light night rabble looking for a place to party and cause general mischief.
So, my conclusion is that we can probably look to enjoy this little spot early in the year after ice-off and late in the fall--both times when the water is cold enough to discourage the power squadron. Otherwise, I think that this spot will be pretty well lost to us given its proximity to the larger population centers in the valley. Still, it is a nice facility and my hope is that with more people using the lake, there could be an increase in awareness over issues facing the lake and its well-being and encourage some action to clean things up. I reiterate, that is my HOPE, though it is probably very unlikely. Fingers crossed.
[signature]
As I looked out over the new area, two thoughts came to mind:
1. This is going to become a very, very popular spot. With all the room, tables, the trail, and easy access from the Lindon Boat harbor, I am sure many people will launch thier boats and PWC's at LBH, then drive the family and friends over in the suburban, unload and use the area as the "home base" while out skiing, wakeboarding, and doing all sorts of other "non-fishing" activities.
2. How long before all of this gets trashed by light night rabble looking for a place to party and cause general mischief.
So, my conclusion is that we can probably look to enjoy this little spot early in the year after ice-off and late in the fall--both times when the water is cold enough to discourage the power squadron. Otherwise, I think that this spot will be pretty well lost to us given its proximity to the larger population centers in the valley. Still, it is a nice facility and my hope is that with more people using the lake, there could be an increase in awareness over issues facing the lake and its well-being and encourage some action to clean things up. I reiterate, that is my HOPE, though it is probably very unlikely. Fingers crossed.
[signature]
