We live a short distance from a large reservoir here in California. It is nice because the reservoir winds it way back into a canyon with beautiful scenery and fewer boats (most of the boaters and jet-skiers stay in the more open area of the reservoir).
Last summer I purchased a couple of Stand Up Paddle-Boards and have been going out regularly. it is a great way to get some exercise while staying cool in this California heat. I took a few photos but most things look dry and brown. If I had a better camera or was a more skilled photographer I could probably do more justice to the lovely scenery. The rocks have colored lichen and streaks across them, and native plants are all over the shores. Wildlife is quite abundant as well. Today we saw fish, a grey-fox, vultures and an osprey.
My 5yr old daughter can ride easily on the board with me, and she loves the water.