On a lead from Denny Martin I checked out Rice Lake on June 30. At that time there was much shallow water (good for herons) with aquatic vegetation, and the "islands" were all grassy. Even if we experience a long dry spell I am not inclined to return. Bill Litkey (Oakdale) --- http://USFamily.Net/dialup.html - $8.25/mo! -- http://www.usfamily.net/dsl.html - $19.99/mo! ---