6C KULIFE Wednesday, August 18, 1993 UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN Wildlife abundant at Clinton Lake Continued from Page 1. With eight miles of hiking and biking trails, another 3.5-mile cross-country ski trail, four boat ramps and numerous fishing holes, people from around the region visit the lake. "It's heavily used by people in the Kansas City metropolitan areas," said Mary Butterbrodt, office assistant at the state park. "We even have people come down from Nebraska and Iowa to fish." Since most college students lack a boat to fish in the deeper portions of the lake, the Clinton Marina in the state park rents boats by the hour or by the day. Fishing boats rent for $10 per hour or $50 per day; pontoon boats rent for $25 per hour or $125 per day; and canoes rent for $6 per hour or $30 per day. Additionally. The Pub, a restaurant in the marina, offers dinner from the menu on Friday and Saturday nights Wildlife is abundant in the wooded land surrounding the lake, providing an ideal spot for hunters. Between 9,000-10,000 acres have been designated as hunting grounds, and a portion of that is only open to bow hunting because of the proximity to hiking trails. One area that is off-limits to hunters, who face a stiff federal fine or imprisonment for a single violation, is just south of the town of Clinton, where a pair of bald eagles build their nest every October. "They are scattered about the park during the summer, but during nesting season they're near the nest. Rhoades sad." The corps has built a parking area, a gravel path leading to the nest, and a perimeter of grass. Some of the entertainment options, however, are not all natural. Below the dam is the Jayhawk International Airport, a grass runway lift-suited for a Boeing 747 or even a two-seater Cessna. The corps has leased land to the Jayhawk Modelmaster Club, a group of about 50 people who fly tiny, remote-control planes that whiz overhead at speeds up to 120 mph. "I suppose there's a little feeling like a kid in it," sad Bardall Ballard. member of the club. "But it's a great hobby that gets you outside in the fresh air and sunshine." Although anyone can use the field, everyone must have model airplane insurance. Ballard said joining the club would help with individual insurance costs and help people learn to fly their planes. "You need to go out to the field, meet some of the people and get advice on technique and equipment," he said. Finding something to do at Clinton Lake doesn't have to involve a fishing pole or a pair of hiking boots. Some people like to just sit at the edge of the pier on the dam, overlooking the lake and hearing the water lap below. Susan Armbruster, Lawrence senior, said she came out to the lake to find peace. "I take my dogs out here and I don't have to worry about work or the stupid phone ringing," she said. "I go clear out my head and get some sun. I like the scenery from up here, sitting over the water. I like it up here." DAILY KANSAN CLASSIFIED GET RESULTS Love at first sight Macintosh PowerBook 145b Above: A mast sail boat sits in a cove, behind the main dock area, on Clinton Lake. Left: Masts of boats create a pattern at the main docking area at Clinton Lake. Academic Computer Supplies & Equipment Burge Union *Level 3* + 913/864-5690 Henry T's Bar&Grill 3520 W. 6th Street 749-2999 Tuesday Specials 2 for1 $4 lb burgers $2 Gusto Mugs Wednesday Specials 15ยข Chicken Wings Saturday Specials $2 Gusto Mugs $1 off any Sandwich Basket