Gabe is fired up to go out fishing since we came back from Michigan. Charlotte wanted to come along as well. Time for Captain Dave to fire up little Nemo. It’s a nice morning as the lighthouse and some dolphins welcome us back to the Monterey Bay. Over at Santa Cruz reef we pickup a few little fish including one rock cod keeper. Heading back we pass a few others enjoying the bay. I think the otters look like they’re having the most fun. ...
This time a smaller crew is heading out to Copper Harbor via a new route. First stop is the town of Gay. The kids can’t resist the inevitable snickering. Amazingly this is my first trip to this stamp mill, and I can’t believe I never explored this great spot. The water is so low over at the Tobacco River I can’t believe it. Next stop is Eagle river and the falls. We’re amazed when we run into thick fog typical of Santa Cruz. ...
Today we’re enjoying a hike up Hungarian Falls. This is one of Charlotte’s favorite places to run or hike, but today we’re taking it a bit slower. Back at the cabin, Mackenzie, Monica, and Gabe whip up a tasty cake.
An interesting site while driving through Calumet. Not much to show for today’s activities, but Mackenzie’s smile is an indication everyone enjoyed themselves.
This morning Charlotte is off to run the 10 mile Canal Run over in Hancock. She went with the walkers, but since it was competitive she didn’t do it for the time. Sounds like it was a great run. They should have some bike races up here too. Mackenzie arrived to visit with us for a week, and I know Monica is loving it. No visit would be complete without a trip to the big mine. What a cute group of miners! ...
Our neighbors the Rice family are finally selling their cabin. They told us we could grab anything we liked from their shed, including this very nice little sailboat. The Peyser boys were happy to take on the project. A nice boat ride over to Houghton for some fun over at Chutes and Ladders. It was a little too cold for some, though Doug found a good place to hide. ...
It’s always a nice evening for a boat ride, and tonight we’re headed down the channel to Jacobsville. There’s never a shortage of beautiful sunsets on the lake.
Being up in Bootjack is all about the lake. Today we’re enjoying boating, skiing, tubing, and a bit of fishing. The only way spend the day.
Charlie laid down the big challenge to Gordy on who was the better fishing team. Charlie and Gordon took one boat. Gordy, Gabe, Annie, and I took the other. While we hauled in a few nice walleye and other fish, Charlie came up empty. Best not to mess with that many years of fishing experience.
Charlotte and Valri took the whole crew out to Copper Harbor today. First stop is Eagle River and then the shore of Lake Superior. Then it’s over to Devil’s Washtub to take advantage of the very low water level this year. Lunch in Copper Harbor looks like it was fun. Next is Fort Wilkins. Looks like Gordon was a bad boy and received the punishment he deserved. Or maybe it’s just torture from the older kids. I’ll let you decide. ...