Lake Barkley is a very important place in my life. We have been traveling to the lake ever since I was very young; it has become part of my life and means something to me. I made a lot of new friends and experienced some really cool and exciting times. Even if the sun is so hot that it is burning your skin or you are stressed from work, you are always happy while at the lake. It all started when my dad bought our houseboat. I guess you could say the obsession to be out on the water began here. We began venturing down to Lake Barkley when I was about two years old. One of the first things that I remember about the lake was going fishing with my Uncle Dave. He played a big role in my life, and he was my best friend. He owned an extraordinary bass boat that we would take out on the water on beautiful, warm days. We would always go out early in the morning and try to catch the big fish before they stopped biting for the day. I lost my uncle to cancer, but I will always cherish the memories that we made together at the lake. …show more content…
The resort had so many different and interesting things to offer young kids like myself. One of my personal favorite things to do was to take the sailboats out and race my friends to the pier and back. There was nothing better than the thrill of victory as the wind blows through your hair. Another amenity the resort on the lake offers is a private beach. The beach is surrounded by tall rock formations that double as beautiful scenery and diving platforms. We get to swim and play on a big trampoline centered in the middle of the lake. Lake Barkley's excitement doesn't end with water activities. Horseback riding, go-cart tracks, and miniature golf are just some of the adventures that we do off of the water. The activities at the lake are