A few photos of Watersound [Archive]

katie blue

03-27-2006, 01:02 AM

I just love the boardwalk at Watersound. It's one of my favorite spots in SoWal. Here's a few pictures (http://www.sowal.com/bb/gallery/browseimages.php?c=5&userid=409) going down the walk, a lily pond and a few other spots, all in Watersound.
http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/4/0/9/1wcdock2.jpg

shakennotstirred

03-27-2006, 07:40 AM

Thanks for posting! Great photos. Especially liked the ones of the Watersound pond!

Smiling JOe

03-27-2006, 07:43 AM

yes, especially the Watersound pond!

jdarg

03-27-2006, 07:49 AM

How far is it from Grayton to Watersound? (as in, how long would it take us on bikes?)

TooFarTampa

03-27-2006, 07:55 AM

Thanks for showing me things I haven't seen before KB! Beautiful. :wub: I am reminded why I have WaterSound envy. :rofl:

Smiling JOe

03-27-2006, 07:58 AM

How far is it from Grayton to Watersound? (as in, how long would it take us on bikes?)Probably somewhere around 8 miles. At a relaxed pace, you should be able to get there within 45 minutes. (I ride at a pace of around 20mph on my road bike, so I am basing the "relaxed" pace on half speed of my typical pace.

jdarg

03-27-2006, 08:05 AM

Are the walks open to the public? If we didn't take the bikes, is there a place to park and walk? A 16 mile roundtrip bike ride with a 4 year old in either a bike buggy or ride-behind bike sounds a bit long...

Smiling JOe

03-27-2006, 08:11 AM

Are the walks open to the public? If we didn't take the bikes, is there a place to park and walk? A 16 mile roundtrip bike ride with a 4 year old in either a bike buggy or ride-behind bike sounds a bit long...Yes, a four year old will probably be bored by the time you get to Seaside. Also, someone recently told me that they were promptly asked to leave WaterSound when they began to bike through there.

"Mam, what about the word 'Private' don't you understand?" :funn:

Maybe KatieBlue can give you some stealth tips.

jdarg

03-27-2006, 08:28 AM

Yes, a four year old will probably be bored by the time you get to Seaside. Also, someone recently told me that they were promptly asked to leave WaterSound when they began to bike through there.

"Mam, what about the word 'Private' don't you understand?" :funn:

Maybe KatieBlue can give you some stealth tips.

Hmmm....guess my family better take lessons on how to look like wealthy real estate prospects, then we can say that we are house shopping!:roll:

30ARules

03-27-2006, 08:37 AM

Grayt pics! We will be there this Saturday! We are staying at the Bridges of WaterSound. Those boardwalks were a big reason we chose WaterSound! Thanks! :cool:

Mermaid

03-27-2006, 09:19 AM

Yes, a four year old will probably be bored by the time you get to Seaside. Also, someone recently told me that they were promptly asked to leave WaterSound when they began to bike through there.

"Mam, what about the word 'Private' don't you understand?" :funn:

Maybe KatieBlue can give you some stealth tips.

This must be a new development, because Merman and I have ridden our bikes many a time through WaterSound and no one's ever asked us to leave. But then again, we are on their mailing list... ;-)

Katie Blue, wonderful pictures, as always! I liked the way you did a side-by-side saturate/non-saturate photo. Pretty neat!

jdarg

03-27-2006, 09:26 AM

This must be a new development, because Merman and I have ridden our bikes many a time through WaterSound and no one's ever asked us to leave. But then again, we are are on their mailing list... ;-)

Katie Blue, wonderful pictures, as always! I liked the way you did a side-by-side saturate/non-saturate photo. Pretty neat!

So if I am detained for trespassing and say I know you, they will let me go??:cool:

audie

03-27-2006, 09:48 AM

great pics ! makes it harder to wait for vacation !

katie blue

03-27-2006, 10:39 AM

Whoa--were we trespassing?? I had no idea it was forbidden ground. And sorry, I have no lessons to share on stealth ;-). I'm an open book, to my detriment perhaps.

But 'someone say it ain't so', this is one of my very favorite bike rides in the world. Oh well, I suppose I'll always have my pictures..

Mermaid

03-27-2006, 11:06 AM

Whoa--were we trespassing?? I had no idea it was forbidden ground. And sorry, I have no lessons to share on stealth ;-). I'm an open book, to my detriment perhaps.

But 'someone say it ain't so', this is one of my very favorite bike rides in the world. Oh well, I suppose I'll always have my pictures..

It's one of my favorite bike rides, too! We'll go for a few rides next week and I'll report back.

jdarg, you and I can scope it out in June. If anyone stops us, we'll say we're checking out the property for consideration for our Christmas vacations. So there!!

STL Don

03-27-2006, 11:14 AM

It's one of my favorite bike rides, too! We'll go for a few rides next week and I'll report back.

jdarg, you and I can scope it out in June. If anyone stops us, we'll say we're checking out the property for consideration for our Christmas vacations. So there!!
Sounds pretty "stealth" to me. :cool:

Mermaid

03-27-2006, 11:26 AM

Sounds pretty "stealth" to me. :cool:

No, no stealth involved. Just the truth. :biggrin:

jdarg

03-27-2006, 11:29 AM

It's one of my favorite bike rides, too! We'll go for a few rides next week and I'll report back.

jdarg, you and I can scope it out in June. If anyone stops us, we'll say we're checking out the property for consideration for our Christmas vacations. So there!!

We'll sing Christmas carols while exploring to make it authentic!

Mermaid

03-27-2006, 11:36 AM

We'll sing Christmas carols while exploring to make it authentic!

With my voice, we'd get arrested for CUI for sure (cycling under the influence). ;-)

Rita

03-27-2006, 11:48 AM

Whoa--were we trespassing?? I had no idea it was forbidden ground. And sorry, I have no lessons to share on stealth ;-). I'm an open book, to my detriment perhaps.

But 'someone say it ain't so', this is one of my very favorite bike rides in the world. Oh well, I suppose I'll always have my pictures..

Love the pics Katie!

HAPPY BIKING!!
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sunshine

03-30-2006, 08:18 AM

Park at Deer Lake State Park, then it's a short bike ride to Watersound, or walk the beach from Deer Lake to Watersound.

If you haven't been to the beach at Deer Lake, do - the dunes are incredibly beautiful.

Allifunn

03-30-2006, 09:12 AM

I love the iris along the water line of WS Pond!!! It may have to be my next Tar..if it is OK with you KB???

katie blue

03-30-2006, 10:29 AM

Of course you can! i can crop or shrink it if you need. :)

Allifunn

03-30-2006, 08:24 PM

Of course you can! i can crop or shrink it if you need. :)No problem girl...I have learned how to do that :biggrin: ...but THANKS!!!!!:D

CastlesOfSand

03-30-2006, 10:50 PM

Nice pics KB

Paula

03-31-2006, 07:14 AM

KB: Very few things can get me off my porch or the beach, but your photos (and the photos of Kurt and SJ) inspire me to get off my butt and see more of the area. if I ever do get a bike in SoWal, I'll have our SoWal.com photographers, as well as all the people who posted bike advice, to thank for the inspiration.

Love your photos of Seacrest Beach, too. :wub:

Paula

03-31-2006, 07:18 AM

Yes, a four year old will probably be bored by the time you get to Seaside. Also, someone recently told me that they were promptly asked to leave WaterSound when they began to bike through there.

"Mam, what about the word 'Private' don't you understand?" :funn:

Maybe KatieBlue can give you some stealth tips.

SJ, did someone call you "Mam"?!? :blink: