Lake Hartwell - Who Painted The Trees?

People new to Lake Hartwell frequently ask who painted the trees around the lake.  The orange stripes on the trees are marking the boundary line that separates the Corps of Engineers property surrounding the lake from the private property that individuals own.  This line, typically known as the corps line or the COE line, is very important.  The width of that line as it touches the private property determines the amount of lake frontage a property has and is important in determining dock size and dock location.  Any activity on the corps property is governed by permits.  The most common permits include dock, electricity, drinking water, improved pathway and under-brushing.

Lake Hartwell - open water

I got a road bike for Christmas this year and have been training for my first sprint triathlon in June.  I joined the Active Network and saw a post for the Death Valley Open Water Swim in Clemson on Lake Hartwell on June 12^th .  Besides the fact that I don’t like that the word “death” in the title of an “open water swim”, I haven’t graduated to these distances yet.  I won’t be participating in this one, but more advanced swimmers may want to take advantage of the opportunity.   Come spend the day at Lake Hartwell and set aside some time to find your spot on the lake.