News & Events

Nature's big show started about 2 am, accompanied by lots of lightning, thunder, rain and wind.  About three-quarters of an inch of rain fell around Clark Lake.  Other than a few branches down, there doesn't appear to be evidence of damage.  The temperature dropped to...

The long awaited work on Jefferson Road will begin Monday, July 7th.  The first stage of this project will be to replace two drain culverts between US-127 and Hyde Road.  Most people will avoid the area by using an alternate route, such as Reed Road.

The Clark Lake Community Church is extending an invitation to join them for a blessing of the Spirit Trail this Sunday morning (June 29) at 10 am.  This is the 5th year that the church has offered this outdoor service at the Community Center in the County Park at the...

Terri Pease Huffman was an avid member of Fleet 58 during the period that  Clark Lake had more Hobie Cats than any other inland lake in the country.  She is passionate about Fleet 58--and plans to sail again on July 6th.  Here's the Fleet 58 story by Terri Pease...

The glow grows every 4th of July.  Luminaries line the shores of Clark Lake, lighted at dusk, to celebrate our nation's independence--and a night of great fun ahead at Clark Lake.  The number of participants increases every year, and the Raft-O-Rama committee is...

Some families at Clark Lake measure their time here in years; some, by the number of generations.  So it's not surprising for a family that counts several generations here, certain family events that happen at Clark Lake take on special meaning.  One of those is when...

The Raft-O-Rama committee has put together its photo calendar for 2015.  For this newest version, the photos show Clark Lakers in action--picturing activities appropriate for the months in which they appear. If you're looking to stock up on a great gift for those who...

These Hobie Cat sailors had Clark Lake to themselves on Monday.  Were they out for a practice run in anticipation of the Fleet 58 Reunion and Regatta on July 6th? This week's Exponent features a full page on the Fleet 58 event.  Find it on the front of the boating...

Jefferson Road, between Hayes and Ocean Beach, is closed today.  Work crews have opened up a section of the road to repair a culvert that allows water to drain from ditches on the north side of the road to a swamp on the south side of the road.  The on-site crew...

In his latest addition to Historical Perspectives on this website, Bill Leutz tells the story of the Stranahan Family, who first built a log cabin at Clark Lake in 1833.  They faced all the challenges associated with pioneer life from the howling of wolves to...

Part of Jefferson Road will be closed tomorrow between Hayes and Ocean Beach Road, according to MLive.  Click here for their story.

Celebrating Father's Day at Clark Lake can take various forms.  In this case, it's a choreographed photo of family taken for Dad and Mom--the Drs. Jack and Mary Bentley. Seeing more of the redesigned paddleboards brings up an interesting question. Have you noticed the...

As long as people have been coming to Clark Lake, Eagle Point has been a major landmark. For many years, Rollo Every owned and operated a resort on the Point with a wide range of offerings--a hotel, restaurant, pavilion that included a bowling alley and dance hall,...

How many people who love Clark Lake have a room or a wall dedicated to it? A “Clark Lake Room” is like a museum. It houses items like priceless photos of fun at the lake, a well-worn water ski or oar, a Pine Rider's trophy, newspaper clippings, maps, or posters that...

This is a race weekend at MIS.  Because of it, roadwork and traffic will be affected.  The details are on MLive.

Those who sailed in Fleet 58 will never forget the experience.  As Clark Lake prepares for the Fleet 58 Reunion and Regatta on July 6th, some are retelling stories of those days. After all, at one time, Clark Lake had more Hobie Cats than any other inland lake in the...

If you were going to do yoga at Clark Lake, where would you do it?  In the water--on a paddle board--of course!  That's what Sally Lyon's yoga class experienced this Saturday at Ocean Beach.  You may recall an earlier story about Sally who, on a paddle board, was...

How many kids who spent summers at Clark Lake have wondered "what would it be like to live here year around--and go to school here, too?"  That question gets answered in a fascinating new addition to the Historical Perspective section of this website.  Walt Reed...

Carolyn Zader reports that the latest test of Clark Lake water shows improvement over the previous year.  The test measures three characteristics--transparency, phosphorus and chlorophyll.  The amount of phosphorus detected was way down, which is the area of greatest...

Clark Lake remembered fallen heroes today in the traditional Memorial Day Parade held at the head-of-the-lake.  Clark Lakers gathered for the 8:30 am march along Hyde Road.  The parade included the Columbia Central High School Marching Band, Clark Lake Lions Club,...

The Jet Lev made another visit to Clark Lake today.  These photos were taken near the Columbia Township Park at the head-of-the-lake.  The person levitating straps about 28 pounds of equipment on his back and is hooked up to a jet ski.  The jet ski generates thrust...

The Clark Lake Community Center had scheduled a clean up day for Saturday, May 31st.  The work has already been accomplished, so the event has been cancelled.

Some Clark Lake residents woke up Saturday morning to whooshing noise.  Turns out it was a hot air balloon that did a survey of the west end of the lake.  First, the ballon touched the water near the head-of-the-lake, then rose again, heading southeast.  With little...

The word is out that Hobie sails will unfurl again this summer for the Fleet 58 Reunion and Regatta on Sunday, July 6th at Eagle Point.  This is a call to all Hobies to be part of this big event of the summer at Clark Lake. Whether you sailed in Fleet 58 or not,...