So this past weekend (before Vermont went back to not believing in summer and the temperature dropped to 50) I went to Branbury State Park on Lake Dunmore for the first time with a crew of summer student employees. Dunmore during the year, when students have the free time and the weather permits, is one of the more popular relaxtion spots around Middlebury.   For one reason or another I just never got the chance to go during the school year. I was lucky enough to have this trip organized by the summer RA and happily spent 4.5 hours lounging on the grass by the lake while reading a book, eating snacks, and hanging out with friends. Dunmore has docks, boat/kayak rentals, and a concessions stand as well as a dock with a slide to keep the day busy and fun. Having a massive and beautiful lake only a 15 minute drive from campus makes the summer just a little sweeter and the hot and humid days a lot more bearable.