Lake Elkhorn 2020 Final Project (Emily Hahn)

Amid a worldwide pandemic, a number of masked individuals roam the park in October 2020. (Emily Hahn)

Even in the bitter cold of winter, park go-ers gather around Lake Elkhorn on a clear day. Dec. 13, 2020 (Emily Hahn)

Social distancing in between trail go-ers with and without masks occurs on Oct. 13, 2020 at Lake Elkhorn, Columbia, Md. (Emily Hahn)

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people still find time to utilize the park at Lake Elkhorn this fall. (Emily Hahn)

Mr. and Mrs. Acholi (right and left respectively) took a stroll along the trail around Lake Elkhorn on Dec. 5, 2020. The couple made sure to bundle up on the windy, cold day. (Emily Hahn) 

A fall afternoon illumiated by a golden hour sunset showcases the bright yellow, red and orange leaves on trees surrounding Lake Elkhorn in Columbia, Md. on Oct., 13 2020. (Emily Hahn)

A great blue heron hunts for dinner while the sunset illuminates the lake surrounding the bird on Oct. 13, 2020. (Emily Hahn)

Heavy foot-traffic is visible all over the Lake Elkhorn. Groups of people congregate without protective face wear, against the advice of social distancing. Dec. 13, 2020. (Emily Hahn)

Worlds collide when two curly black poodles, Hobi (left) and Ace (right), meet for the first time. Owners Stan Huver (left) and Univeristy of Maryland alumni Dana Robinson (right) exchange introductions under their masks. (Emily Hahn) 

Lots of pet owners are visible taking their furry friends for an afternoon jont around Lake Elkhorn in Columbia, Md. Some pet lovers even carry their four-legged pals to keep them warm like Alex Barnard and her six-month-old cat Nugget on Dec. 5, 2020. (Emily Hahn)

Even though much of Lake Elkhorn is easily accessible from the trail surrounding the body of water, individuals are still prohibited from exploring the dam. The running water moves quickly as it runs down  the stone slabs. (Emily Hahn)

A man fishes in Lake Elkhorn, located in Columbia, Md., during the sunset during golden hour on a warm, October afternoon. (Emily Hahn)

Mallards contribute to the diverse wildlife that is able to be spotted at Lake Elkhorn. (Emily Hahn)

Masked individuals make up a large number of attendees as Lake Elkhorn in Columbia Md. on Dec. 5, 2020. (Emily Hahn)

A house cat watches over park participants from one of the many townhomes that surround Lake Elkhorn. The cat quietly surveyed the trail on October 13, 2020. (Emily Hahn)