Clear Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes I’ve ever seen.

If, like me, you live in Lake County you are lucky enough to be fairly close to this gorgeous body of water. But if you are like I was the first 15 years I lived here, you mostly see the lake when you drive by it.

That is no longer the case for me. I am on the lake three times a week from May through October, and even better, I am out there with a great group of people.

We’re getting exercise while enjoying the beauty of the lake, mountains, birds and more. Often times we are working out as a team, making it even more fun.

If you haven’t figured it out yet we are the Clear Lake Scullers, and we are on the lake rowing the sculls that are stored near Natural High in Lakeport.

You might think there is something special about us but that is not the case. We are just Lake County residents taking advantage of this amazing opportunity to enjoy our lake.

We are not necessarily in good shape as the only real requirement is to show up which you can do, too.

Find us on the web at www.clearlakescullers.org, phone us at 707-275-9315, or stop by some Saturday at 8 a.m. All you have to do is show up.

Annelle Durham lives in Upper Lake, Calif.