We started a bit later today. The plan is Warrior Hill, the Pictographs then fishing through Never Fail Bay. As we make our way to Warrior Hill, we came across three motorboats. A little scary as they cross behind us and the wake catches up to us, but we make it to the small island and stop there for pictures. As we look at Warrior Hill, I admire the tenacity and determination of the young Indians who ran up this hill. We continue on to the pictographs and wonder about the messages sent through these paintings. As we look further on, we notice the outline of the boulder looks like the Indian chief, watching over and protecting those that come this way. After leaving the pictographs, we see a beaver swim right in front of us – I have never been this close to a beaver. What an amazing creature.

We continue on and cross the border back to the US. As we come across the back side of the island, we see the largest group of redheaded mergansers we have ever seen. Apparently, these are not solitary birds. Before we start serious fishing for another fish dinner, we find a sandy beach for lunch, what a treat. As we walk the beach, we notice wolf and deer tracks. I don’t think they were there at the same time.

We collect some firewood for later and hit the water. Before we get to Never Fail Bay, we each catch a walleye. Looks like fish chowder for dinner tonight. As we navigate through the channel to Never Fail Bay, the wind really picks up. This will be another test of strength and determination for us and we make it back safely. During dinner, we discuss coming out one day early and based on how long it took us to get here, it would be prudent to come out one day early, spend the night in Ely and head for home the next day.