LAKE JOHNSON IS OUR FAVORITE LAKE IN RALEIGH WALK, KAYAK, RELAX

After a long day at work we would walk around the lake, or just sit on the small beach area by the boat house and relax, or get some gentle exercise on the weekends!

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A “Nature Break” In The Woods.

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Boat House

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East Loop (3 Miles Paved)

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Lake Activities

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SWIPE UP TO READ MORE!

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