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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 538: Spreckels Lake

Nicole and Drew are at Spreckels Lake where they chat with San Francisco Model Yacht Club Commodore Rob Weaver and dive into the origins of a favorite Golden Gate Park feature.
by Nicole Meldahl & Drew Moss - Aug 10, 2024

Outside Lands Podcast Episode 538: Spreckels Lake Outside Lands Podcast Episode 538: Spreckels Lake

(above) Golden Gate Park, 1920s

[1033 Sailing Yachts on Spreckels Lake Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Cal. A.I.P.] Model sailboats.


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