More than half the intense enjoyment of fly-fishing is derived from the beautiful surroundings, the satisfaction felt from being in the open air, the new lease of life secured thereby, and the many, many pleasant recollections of all one has seen, heard and done." - Charles F. Orvis

A thunderstorm cut short our jaunt to Round Pond last night.  But it was getting dark anyways and the canoes were loaded on top of the truck just before the heaviest rains came.  The big guy and #2 took one canoe, and #3 and I took off another.  Round Pond leads into Lost Pond, and we made our way over there.  Saw two large turtles, lots of minnows and small fish, a kingfisher, and some pretty scenery.

Mendon Ponds is a unique and special place.  The first historical references of it were found in the journal of a French nobleman, in 1687, describing the pond areas as "three exceedingly pretty little lakes".

The glacial topography of the area is amazing.  In geological terms, many of the ponds are great examples of "kettles", formed when the glaciers retreated and ice became separated from the edges of it.  The ice then melted, and left behind circular depressions called "kettles".  The park has some "kettles" that are ponds and others that are depressions in the earth.  The hiking trails are really fun here too.   

Fish report :  Zippo tonight. But our first canoe of the season and some fun times with the boys !