Empire Lake pictures, Coos Bay, Oregon

by Peggy
(Coos Bay Oregon)

Empire lake is actually two lakes, man made years ago between the city Coos Bay, Empire lake and the local community college.

One of the pathways into the park is the end of our street, so we often walk there and take many pictures any time of the year. The city stocks the lakes with rainbow trout, last time we were we saw a 12 year old boy catch a 17 inch trout, he really had a big smile.

the lakes are lower lake and upper lake, we usually walk around lower lake , its less hilly. its a mile and a half around the lake so its a nice healthy walk and there are benches all through the park to just sit and rest on or look at the lake activities.Only row boats or small boats with peddle pushing are allowed, no motor boats, swimming is allowed, many days we'll see quite a few walkers and joggers dogs are allowed on leash and you carry doggie bags...
the park it closed at dusk and patrolled by city police at night. so its beautiful. healthy . and safe....and we can walk into the park in less than five minutes.

Editors Note:
Peggy! Is there any real estate for sale out there? I'm ready to pack my bags and relocate, this place is sooo GORGEOUS! And 17" trout!
Heaven on Earth sounds like to me.