Sometimes, all you need is a good mud hole to cool yourself off. In the case of Huntsville State Park, the water may look murky thanks to the clay bottom, but the lake is far from a hole. The atmosphere is more that of a summer camp than a public park, and there’s no danger from outboard motors or undertow. It’s the perfect place for kids and a relaxing spot for adults as well.
This article appears in Oct 10-16, 2013.