We’re missing a few from the complete family, but there are more than enough to make a great family photo. We’re off to Calumet Waterworks today for water and rock picking fun. First stop is a visit to the cemetery to see Charlotte’s grandparents. No shortage of rocks on this beach. Charlotte captures a nice small snapping turtle hanging out in the area. A very successful day of agate picking today! ...
A boat trip to the sandstone cliffs is always a treat. We’ve done lots of these trips this year, and it’s easy to see why. George caught a great shot of lightning striking on the other side of Portage. Nicely done.
This morning the crew is headed out to Jacobsville. Zach lands a very nice bass that will be some great eating. Back at camp it’s the usual tubing and fishing routine. Today’s dinner is a group event over at George’s place. Gabe and Zach keep the fishing hopes alive.
Today Gordon is taking George and me out on Lake Superior to work on our salmon trolling technique. Captain Dave takes the helm while Gordon rigs up some poles. The run down to the south Portage entry starts a big foggy, but clears quickly. No luck with the fish on today’s trip, though it was a good learning experience.
George and his family just joined us up north. Now Gabe, Doug, and Zach make it a boy trio, and Monica, Lindsey, and Caroline have got the girl power going on. Happiness all around. Uncle George means lots of tubing around the lake. You really need to hold on tight, because George is working hard to get you to fly off. Of course there’s always plenty of peaceful activities up in Bootjack. There’s also nothing like a bit of fishing while the sun goes down. ...
Instead of driving to our next destination, it’s time to take a boat trip. We head for the south entry and get a glimpse of the Keewenaw Star heading back to Houghton. The water of Lake Superior is so clear and the cliffs are spectacular. It’s a bit cold, but lots of fun for swimming.
We end another great day with a nice bonfire, smores, and a dip in the lake while the sun sets.
Today it’s a trip just past Gay to the Tobacco River. Though the bugs have been nearly non-existent this year, today we are finally attacked by flies. They don’t seem to mind the kids too much as a major engineering project is underway. The result of all these efforts is a nice little river chute. It’s not much of a ride, but it was all worth it.
It’s going to be a big day today. First it’s a trip to a nice Portage fishing spot Charlotte really likes. No luck with the fish this time, but they really enjoy playing at the remote beach. Next we head out with Phoebe to Copper Harbor and then down the north coast via Brockway Mountain Drive. We stop in Eagle River for a great dinner at Fitzgerald’s. A bit more rock picking along with yet another amazing sunset. ...
Another beautiful day to take advantage of. We head out with Phoebe to McLain State Park to get a view from the north entry. The pier and the beach were really awesome. I can’t believe this is the first time I’ve gone here.