Kayaking in the early morning on a lake so fine and still that it looks like a mirror has to be one of the most peaceful things to do ever. Here, Chris and I are headed to 2 small islands near Broyles Recreation Area.

We are loving living near Lake Hartwell. There are a lot of State Recreation Areas here, with nice little beaches, picnic areas, and boat launches. The scenery is gorgeous, too. Maybe one day soon we'll try some more adventurous river kayaking, but for now we are loving the peacefulness of kayaking on a beautiful lake.