Don't let this tranquil image at Lake Cushman fool ya - it was a hazardous place for a paddle, with choppy water and underwater hazards.
At one point we had to pull our way through a labyrinth of floating logs and driftwood.
The place was packed with young people; the road along the reservoir was dusty and congested. At one point I wanted to turn around and get out of there - this was the last thing I wanted!But, we kept driving down to the head of the lake, where the road narrowed.
We found a nice place to park and put the canoe in the water.The sunshine was great - temps in the low 90's, a hint of wind. 
We paddled over to an island and had a picnic. Climbing up onto the island was tough, as well as securing the canoe. George wedged it between several trees, making it great fun (almost miraculous)
for me to climb into once we resumed canoeing.The island was great - old growth timber, lots of mossy logs, shade, and fun to explore.
Beaver had recently gnawed the base of this tree.
This large cedar was completely rotted.We will re-think canoeing reservoirs next time - it is just not what we prefer. We enjoy natural, wild, remote, and quiet.
