What I Know about Lake Mary
I remember the first time I went to Lake Mary, early September, 2009. It was a beautiful night; the sky was clear and there was no clouds. When I stepped out of car and looked up, I felt dizzy. At that moment, I saw stars hung on the sky and twinkled. I rubbed my eyes because I could not believe what I saw. I had to say that I had never seen that many stars in my life. "See, the Milky Way." My friend pointed to the sky. I followed the direction that his finger pointed and saw a bright belt of stars. What a beautiful scene!
Summer in 2010, I went Lake Mary to look at the beautiful sunflowers. Unlike sunflowers I see in China, Lake Mary's flowers were smaller, and they were really cute. Under the bright sunshine, these yellow flowers blossomed and waved with the wind. I was carried away by the yellow flower sea.
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| Sunflowers at Lake Mary |
Flagstaff has a high altitude so it is impossible to have a lake in such high place. Actually, Lake Mary is not a natural lake but a reservoir for Flagstaff. According the document The History of Flagstaff Water, edited by City of Flagstaff Utilities Department, in 1905, the project is completed at a cost of $50,000 and the reservoir is named "Lake Mary" after Riordan's oldest daughter. In 1941, the City passes a $20,000 revenue bond and constructs another lake above Lake Mary.
Recommended Activities for American
Fishing here is a blast. The main attraction is Northern Pike which can get quite large with razor sharp teeth. The bite can be nasty so do not forget your pliers. You will also catch rainbow trout, yellow bass, channel catfish, sunfish and an occasional walleye. Fishing can be a lot more fun with a boat.
When full, Upper Lake Mary covers about 450 acres at a maximum depth of 38 feet. There are three paved boat ramps and there is no limit on boat motor size. You will find lakeside picnic tables and restrooms. And there are two developed campgrounds nearby.
Recommended Activities for Chinese
Do not have fishing permit? Lack of money to buy a boat? You can still have fun in Lake Mary without these two activities. For Chinese people, Lake Mary is a place to barbecue and seeing stars.
In warmly spring afternoon, you can bring coal, meat, chicken wings, and vegetables and have a wonderful barbecue. Calling your friends and take your lovely dogs. After you finished your great dish and want to have a rest, you can play with your friends and your dogs. Lake Mary has a wide stone beach which can fulfill your running wishes. I believe Chinese students have their own games which need to run and avoid catching. I used to play such a game with almost ten persons, and we were really enjoying it.During night, if you want feel the romance and have a date with your lover, Lake Mary is a good choice. Under the sky and feel the shower of star's lights, you will forget where you are. Lying on the beach and keep watching the sky, you will see a shooting star. I believe you will very excited and quickly to make a wish because that was what I have done. If there is meteor shower, congratulations, you will see a scene that you will never forget in your life.
