Observation Tower Lake Crabtree County Park

Observation Tower Lake Crabtree County Park Saturday May 23, 2026 at 9 AM to 12 PM Let’s meet near the observation tower. Use the boat rental parking lot. If you walk a bit farther down the beach, there’s also a great open field with views of the trees and shoreline—another nice spot to set up. For parking, you can either use the boat rental access (closest to the tower) or the beach access parking lot as an alternative. We will have a view of some architecture elements, water, small boats and people. What is not to like? Bring the family too, the more the merrier! Look for the Boat Rental location on the map, see link below. I want everyone to have a good time. See links below for more information. Lake Crabtree County Park Map Lake Crabtree County Park Info As always, all art media is welcome, but please remember to take out what you bring in. We want to be good custodians of our natural spaces. If you have any specific questions about what to bring, please fill free to send me a direct message. Pack up your easel, brushes, and paints or other art supplies. In addition, you will want to bring something to sit on as the ground might be wet. Hats, sunscreen, bug spray, wet wipes etc. might come in handy as well. In my experience people feel nice and warm while they are walking around but get cold as they sit arting, so plan accordingly. If you don't have a field easel or pochard box/tripod and want to keep your hands free I suggest a sheet music stand. They are very light weight and inexpensive and collapse down to a small size. They are not as stable of course but you won't have to hold your paper or sketchbook the entire time. I will update event info if there are any major changes to…