This Saturday's park program will look at Lake County through the eyes of local artist Ron Keas.

CLEAR LAKE STATE PARK – “Lake County Paradise – Summer – Fall,” a 27-minute DVD by resident photographer Ron Keas, will be presented starting at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2 and repeated throughout the afternoon in the park Visitor Center auditorium.

Four years ago, when Keas arrived from Ben Lomond, he and his wife toured Lake County, capturing its natural beauty on film.

This is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the landscape of Lake County, accompanied by relaxing music, through the eyes of an artist.

Keas has been an artist (oil paintings) and photographer all of his life. He was a Navy photographer during the Vietnam War. His photography reflects his knowledge and experience with painting and composition.

Keas received the 2008 Stars Award of Lake County for the professional arts category and has been named artist of the year by the Konocti Visitor magazine.

No visit to the visitor center would be complete without a stroll through the museum of Lake County natural history and a stop in the gift shop to check out new items.

Junior Ranger programs for children 7 to 12 will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday at the Visitor Center through Labor Day weekend. For information please call 279-2267.

The visitor center is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no entrance fee to the park for participating in walks, programs or visiting the museum.

Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.

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