News & Events

It's said repeatedly:  What unites the people of our community is the love of Clark Lake. This is not a place that you put up with because you were born here.  You're here because you want to be, and that makes a huge difference.  The love of the lake is what we...

Now is an interesting time at Clark Lake.  At the Beach Bar you see people talking but in hushed tones and their hands obstructing view of their words.  As you go around the lake you see neighbors conferring quietly.  When you approach the conversation suddenly...

Tonight's (Tuesday) final Crab Race began with a hats-off, hand-on-heart, rousing sing of our National Anthem.  Inspiring both participants and crabs, excitement was at its peak! The group that came together for the final face-off were the winners of the semi-finals...

As reported on this website, Clark Lake is battling an invasive weed--hybrid Eurasian water milfoil (HEWM). DNA testing confirmed its presence in the lake and a survey revealed an infestation of about 20 acres.  Other lakes that didn't act found that it curtailed...

Every so often someone tries to take a snowmobile for a ride on a lake.  In winter, that wouldn't be unusual.  But for a ride in the summer on the water, there are risks. Late Thursday, July 2, a snowmobile came racing from the west end, passed by Eagle Point, and...

Competition heated up once again at the Beach Bar for the Great American Crab Races.  This year, the races span Sunday, July 12 through Tuesday, July 14.  The best of the best face off Tuesday evening with the semi-finals at 9:10 pm and the finals at 9:40...

A Clark Lake iconic tradition is about to happen.  The 55th annual Raft-O-Rama will turn the lake into a very large stage on Sunday, August 2.  Whether part of the "audience" or one of the "performers", Raft-O-Rama always offers top grade entertainment. The weekend...

Bill Rodgers, aptly described as the greatest American marathon runner of all time, plans to run in the August 1st 12k at Clark Lake.  Bill Rodgers, author of "Marathon Man" is active in many races, but why Clark Lake?  Sheri Bush advanced the idea in 2010 at the...

The kids kicked off the Great American Crab Races for 2015 this afternoon (Sunday). More is in store, this time for adults, through Tuesday.  Not to be missed are the semi-finals and finals Tuesday evening.  And it all happens at Clark Lake's favorite place,...

On Saturday, a group of Clark Lakers held a progressive hors d'oeuvre and refreshment party. The means of transportation was by kayak or canoe.  And why not, when you can use a lake like ours to enjoy the ride!

An eagle put on a show for those watching in the Eagle Point cove this afternoon.  The eagle appeared to be surveying the lake from a tree in front of the home of John and Elaine Stewart.  According to another viewer, B.J. Lyons, it kept its perch at that location for...

Once again, the call is out to compete in the Kayak Races and Kids Triathlon.  The events, hosted by the Clark Lake Yacht Club on their grounds, take place on Sunday, July 26th.  Registration is at 10 am and is free. The Kayak Races are the first competitions of the...

Those familiar with the Clark Lake Spirit Trail know its history--that it was conceived by volunteers, built by volunteers, improved by volunteers, is maintained by volunteers, and supported by private donations. The Trail passes through over 7 miles in drawing a...

On our Facebook page, a viewer commented "the Discovery Channel wants Clark Lake to know this is Shark Week."  Hopefully there never has been, nor will there ever be, a shark cruising the waters of Clark Lake.  But what about this scary fish? Click here and make your...

...and by dawn's early light, Clark Lake was still there! It was an evening of celebration after a day full of sunshine and fun on the lake.  Clark Lake's Fourth of July evening festivities started gently--with the soft glow of luminaries lining the shoreline.  The...

Following the path of a longstanding tradition, the 56th annual Clark Lake Boat Count took place this Fourth of July morning.  The count started by dawn's early light at 6:12 am and concluded at 9 am.  Bowser Eagy started the tradition in 1959.  Bill Tuttle has been...

The most recent Fact or Fiction question about Clark Lake dealt with whether a July 4th fire threatened the structure that is now the Clark Lake Community Center. Clark Lake is proud of the preservation effort that moved the cottage on Kentucky Point to the County...

Even if the weather in June seemed more like April or May, Clark Lake sunsets have not disappointed.  And that includes tonight, the first of July. Looking ahead, the current forecast for the Fourth of July is encouraging.  The Weather Channel predicts sunny skies...

One of Clark Lake's most competitive moments is almost upon us.  Contestants will descend upon the Beach Bar July 12-14 at the Beach Bar for the Great American Crab Races. Tension builds and excitement is in the air among those assembled as the crabs fight to be...

It started out with bottle rockets and firecrackers 15 years ago. Each year it expanded.  Now it has grown into a really big show, and Clark Lake is the audience. Evelyn Menard and her family provide a major fireworks display from their Ocean Beach stage for all of...

After what seemed like an endless amount of rain, skies cleared enough at days end for another remarkable Clark Lake sunset.  As usual, there are differences depending upon which part of the sky you're taking in (see below).  It's interesting that a beautiful sunset,...

Luminaries lining the shores of Clark Lake make for a great show each July 4th.  The Raft-O-Rama committee crafts the luminaries and distributes them around the lake.  Lakefront owners then place the luminaries equidistant along their shore and light them at dusk on...

This evening's sunset left us with the afterglow of a beautiful summer's day at Clark Lake.  But it was no static display. The sunset changed minute by minute.  Like the Cascades of decades ago, when colors changed gradually instead of flashing as if at a rock...

On the Fourth of July Clark Lake is bathed in a special light.  And it's because of the Raft-O-Rama committee and people like you that this happens.  The committee is going door to door offering luminaries for your use on the Saturday, July 4th.  Every year, the...

It is as if it were right on cue.  Sunday's grey skies cleared, the sun shown brightly, a gentle breeze stirred from the west and the thermometer approached 80 degrees.  It all happened at Clark Lake on the first day of summer, and this, after a June that seemed more...