I always enjoy paddling my canoe as close to the shore as I can. It has little to do with the fear of a big lake… unless the wind is howling and the whitecaps are kicking up!
Rather, it’s all about the interesting things that also like to be close to shore. Tree stumps on their way to becoming driftwood… gulls taking a rest from the wind and sun… ancient rocks with a century of wear on them… a great way to spend a lazy day on the water!