Bill Van der Ven, naturalist, guide and author of a paddling guidebook series on the Sierra Lakes called "Up the Lake with a Paddle", discovered the joys of exploring the natural world from a kayak 15 years ago. Since then, as often as possible, he embraces the freedom to leave behind the stress of modern life that floating the lakes of the Sierra allows him. Bill, who believes there is no such thing as an ugly lake, points to two particular favorites: Pyramid Lake in Nevada for the stark beauty of the desert and Bowman Lake for its history and geology. Bill leads Calm Water EcoTours for Current Adventures.

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