Etymology & Historical Origin - Ishmael. Ishmael comes from the Hebrew name Yishma'el meaning âGod will hearâ. In the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible, Ishmael was the son of Abraham and half-brother to Isaac. His story is told in Genesis chapter 16. Abraham and his wife Sarah (Sarai) cannot conceive a child, so Sarah gives her Egyptian handmaiden, Hagar, to Abraham.
Boating, swimming and fishing are popular on 63-acre Trillium Lake. A small boat ramp is available within the campground and a larger ramp is available in the nearby day-use area. An accessible fishing pier is also available. Anglers cast for a variety of trout.
-a natural spring-fed lake; 55 feet deep for swimmers only; children are required to pass the Quarry Swim Test; -three large floats anchored in the lake (swim from float to float, play frisbee or simply lie on an innertube and meditate), as well as three diving boards of various heights; -picnic tables and grills, set under shade trees in a 3 acre grove (bring your own food or buy lunch at the Snack Bar);