Lake Natoma - Photos by Mike Moore

The whole group; Mike Jim, Anna, Sharon, and Denny enjoying a 66 degree Spring-like day
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Rainbow Bridge

The trail, mostly paved, to be shared with bicycles

A surprise; the trail on the North side of Lake Natoma reopened just 4 days ago. It was closed due to a landslide -
and it sure doesn't look too stable

An abundance of waterfowl on the lake

Nimbus Dam, which creates Lake Natoma. The Sierras are in the distance

Nimbus fish hatchery, with salmon ladders and holding tanks

Our lunch stop at the Sacramento Aquatic Center

Agressive water fowl insisted on participating at lunch

The coach of the Sac State crew tells us that "Donald" may need a kick to be chased away
VIDEO: Jim goes after Donald with a broom

Denny gets a photo of the crew teams

Lake Natoma will be very busy in April and May with crews preparing for the summer Olympic games

Hike leader Jim stretches