Be careful of what you ask for
On the western entrance to the Braun Bay sandbar there is a rock. Generations of local kids (myself included) have called it "Picnic Rock". We would paddle, or motor to the rock and tie up for a stay at our special place and maybe a Fluffernutter. for lunch.
This week, I assume in response to complaints about rafting in Braun Bay, the State has added more markers, etc. in the Braun Bay sandbar. There are now nine floating markers and three signs giving restrictions in the area. There is now a 8" by 4" sign of a telephone pole stuck on picnic rock.
This is more signage than in the Weirs channel. A pristine area of the Lake has now been turned into a Wall Mart parking lot.
I am sure that the State gave serious thought to this decision.
Too bad. For a situation that happens for a few hours a day for maybe 20 days a year we locals have to live with scar on the Lake.
Misty Blue
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