Bayfield: the Gateway to the Apostle Islands
Bayfield Wisconsin acts as the gateway for kayakers to the Apostle Islands, a set of islands known as the destination for US kayakers in the Midwest. In early May, when I was there the town is sleepy, but the rest of the summer, it provides a great tourist destination for people looking to get a [...]
Topics: Lake Superior
The Journey Begins!
It was 41 degree F, partly cloudy and winds out of the West as Bryan began to pack his boat for his five month journey. A small crowd turned up to wish him well. He was filled with great excitement as he headed off into the Lake Superior, paddling out from the Harbor. As he [...]
Topics: Journal, Lake Superior, Sections
Hiking the Cascade River with Diane and Diane
Cascade River State Park is located in Minnesota directly on the Lake Superior. It’s 10 miles east of Lutsen, Mn and 10 west of Grand Marais, MN. There is a kayaking campsite on the Grand Marais side of the river with a three-sided lean-to and a good beach for landing near the river’s mouth.
When paddling [...]
Topics: Journal, Lake Superior, Tent Bound
Manido Gizhigans, Spirit Little Cedar Tree, the Witch Tree
Manido Gizhigans, which is translated into English as Spirit Little Cedar Tree or commonly known as the Witch Tree, is a white cedar tree seemly growing out of a rock. It’s located on Lake Superior near Grand Portage. It is over 300 years old. Paddlers should leave a pinch of tobacco as an offering to [...]
Topics: Lake Superior
Mishipeshu on Lake Superior in Agawa Bay
Lake Superior Provincial Park is home to an impressive set of pictographs, including a painting of the Lake Superior monster, Mishipeshu:
The most important underwater being for the OJIBWA is Mishipeshu, which means “the Great Lynx.” This fantastic dragon-like animal resembles a feline with horns, symbols of his power. It has palmed paws that enable him [...]
Topics: Lake Superior
Shoulder High: A Georgian Bay Trip
It was the third day of our four day trip to Georgian Bay and we still hadn’t reached our goal, the lighthouses on the Bustard Rocks. After two days of being wind bound in our tents, the gale force winds abruptly stopped in the afternoon and Steve Hauptli (Boulder, CO) and I broke camp packing [...]
Topics: Lake Huron, Sections
