Showing posts with label Grapevine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Grapevine. Show all posts

July 25, 2012

Lake Grapevine - another beautiful summer getaway

Grapevine Lake
Grapevine Lake (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Dallas is in the heart of the Prairies and Lakes region of Texas. Popularly known as the DFW Metro area (Dallas-Fort Worth) this area is replete with large lakes in almost every small town and large city. These lakes span thousands of acres of water surface and are deep enough to launch medium sized cruise boats. Then of course the waters are full of catfish, bass, and crappies which are an anglers delight. For people like me the azure waters of the lake are a delight in itself.

I simply feel happy looking at the vast expanse of aqua or wading the shallow waters near the sandy banks or swimming in the deeper parts of the safe areas. I like adventure but I am not the reckless youngster I was so I now swim in designated areas only.

One of the lakes I have visited few times in this area is the Lake Grapevine. Sited in the southern part of the metroplex this is a medium sized reservoir famous for adventure sports activities among kite boarders, stand up paddle boarders, sailors etc.
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April 19, 2008

Grapevine Lake/ Reservoir - beautiful Aqua Forte

This morning we decided to head out to Fort Worth and take a look at the famous stockyards aka Cattle breeding center. Enroute we stopped at Grapevine lake and was impressed by the size of the waterbody and the way the entire area has been developed. Numerous groups of young and old, couples, families, groups had all congregated at the lakesides to enjoy the outdoors. Bicycling, barbecuing, fishing, walking etc.

Most of them men were soaking in the sun by being topless. There are several Gazebo's in the area which provide the much needed shade from the burning sun rays. For the first time we experienced the true heat of Texas. Everything here is Texas size, i.e large and heavy duty. Same with the weather, when winds blow, they take away the roofs, when it rains it floods, when it shines, it burns.

Some pictures shot at Grapevine Lake... do leave your feedback.

Grapevine reservoir is vast and beautiful water place

The catch of one of the people fishing

Gazebo's provide shade from the harsh sunlight

Bund of Lake Grapevine, construction principles of reservoir are strikingly similar to those employed in India

The fantastic tank bund road of Grapevine lake

Gaylord Texan one of the most upscape resort/ entertainment centers in the area