Stow Lake

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Stow lake is located in Golden Gate Park and is the largest and most popular lake in the area.  It was created in 1893 and houses a boat rental facility and surrounds Strawberry Hill which was named for the wild strawberries that once flourished there.  It truly is a nature lover's paradise.  

The foliage and lake are not only scenic but provide a haven for wildlife.

This Chinese pagoda was presented to San Francisco by its sister city Taipei in 1976 and resides on the shores of Stow Lake.


I am participating in Scenic Weekends

Comments

Unknown said…
It's beautiful! I love the pagoda in the last photo.
November 29, 2014 at 12:50 AM
Tom said…
Great images, I love the pagoda. Tom The Backroads Traveller
November 29, 2014 at 3:30 AM
carol l mckenna said…
What a beautiful place and wonderful photography too!

Happy Weekend to you,
artmusedog and carol
http://www.acreativeharbor.com
November 29, 2014 at 8:00 AM
Forest Dream Weaver said…
Lovely photos,especially the first....

Happy weekend!
November 29, 2014 at 9:13 AM
Gemma Wiseman said…
The beauty of this area is wonderful. The little pagoda adds a touch of magical fantasy.
November 30, 2014 at 11:06 AM
betty-NZ said…
Sounds like a wonderful place to spend some time. Lovely photos.
December 1, 2014 at 4:17 AM
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