EVENTS EVENTS
By Rachel Smith
Get up... Get out...
By Rachel Smith Get moving!
Have you ever sat on a boat in the center of Clear Lake and looked
around? The sight is surely one to behold; colors bleed from every
angle as the beauty cocoons you into peaceful oblivion. Lush trees
sway in the gentle breeze. Wooden docks jut into the water, lined
with jet skis and boats, paddleboats and Lily Pads, all enjoyed on
our gorgeous lake. The sand beaches at City and State park are
dotted with patrons catching some sun, building a sand castle, or
cooling off from the heat with a swim.
The great outdoors are literally all around us. And Clear Lake is one
of the best!
So what’s there to do while you’re at the Lake? Well… you definitely
don’t want to be sitting inside, glued to a television or your phone.
No way. The lake is made for fresh air and fun, so here are a few
things to look for to get up, get out, and get moving!
For the super-active folks, Clear Lake is a very bike-friendly
community. You’ll often see bikers pedaling along North Shore
before making their way to the bike path along the Grade in
Ventura. Continuing on that route, you can swing onto South Shore
to complete your trip around the Lake. It’s a great way to enjoy the
scenic views while getting exercise – WIN!
And those who prefer their outdoor activities on foot, we have
a plethora of organized runs just for you! The Lights on 5K, Fam
Bam Color Jam, Earth Day 5K/10K, CLDT Glo-Run/Walk, and the
Champagne 5K. These events are made for everyone to enjoy;
whether you’re a hard-core runner going for the gold or prefer to
walk the course. No judgement here – just encouragement for
everyone involved!
Now, if you’re a lover of both biking and running you might be
interested in TRI Clear Lake. In its 3rd year, this event has proven to
be one of the top sprint triathlon races in the area. The race takes
place on Saturday, June 8th, with a 750 meter open water swim at
State Beach, and a 12.4 mile jaunt on the bicycle, and then finished
with a 3.1 mile run. A highlight of this event is the awesome finishline
party held in our beautiful City Park. For more information or
to register online go to www.triclearlkeia.com.
Myself, I’m more of a ‘life in the slow lane’ type of person.
There’s nothing I enjoy more than a cruise along the shoreline of
Clear Lake on my paddleboard. Imagine my excitement when
Paddlefest kicked off their inaugural year last season. This event,
held the last weekend in July, is a great way to explore the shores
of our spectacular lake on a kayak, canoe, or stand up paddle
board. There are also three options to choose from on race day: a
1-mile sprint race, a 5K short course, or a 10K long course. Just pick
the best fit for your skill level and come on out!
In all honestly, being active and health-conscious doesn’t
mean you have to be a hard-core competitor. The Parks & Rec
department offers a wide variety of laid-back activities for children
and adults to enjoy the great outdoors. You can check them out at
www.cityofclearlake.com.
And on Saturday mornings, you can hit up a Yoga by the Lake
class. It’s the perfect way to center your mind, body and soul after
a busy week.
Take a walk in one of our many parks, or go for a stroll along
the shore. Being outside and being active is so good for your
well-being; relieving stress and energizing. Just being outside in
the fresh air, enjoying the many opportunities Clear Lake has to
offer is enough. Remember… all you need to do is get up, get out
and get moving.
All of those are easy to do when you’re at the Lake!
Clear Lake is the absolute best place for our family… it boasts
amazing schools that are just the right size for our children
to be involved, yet challenged & is also full of life with
entertainment, athletic opportunities & outdoor activities for
all ages. It is truly an amazing place to live, work, & play!
-Carrie Tysdahl.
Clear Lake events bring lots of visitors to town who
get the wafting smell of cookies, etc. baking all day!
#keepyourdoughlocal
-Jo Banwart, Cookies Etc.
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