Destination Finger Lake
by WoodPaddle
Trip Type:
Paddling Canoe
Entry Date:
06/28/2006
Entry Point:
Little Indian Sioux River (north) (EP 14)
Exit Point:
Moose/Portage River (north) (EP 16)
Number of Days:
5
Group Size:
5
Part 5 of 7
Day 4
The morning looked question able for rain but all or equipment was dry so we prepped to get under way. I prepared a corn bread while the tent, bags and food were pack into Jack Henry, Bertha and Blue Cheese. The corn bread was a hit and every crumb was gobbled up with gusto. We were on the water by 9:00 AM, destination Lake Agnes to the south hoping that the rain would hold off and the wind would be at our backs saying a fond farewell to out little island on Finger lake.
With lighter packs, stronger muscles and a full belly of bass, we made again hopped from Pocket to Pocket creek. The wind was at our backs and missed the turn to Gebe(Ge-be-on-quet) Creek, my one navigation error, but it was a short backtrack and the every positive gang were OK every though we had to fight a big wind to get back.
Once onto Gebe our tail wind help cruise us down the lake but we had to forgo taking a look at the Rock Loungers at the western campsite. Then it was smooth sailing all the ways to Oyster Lake were we stopped at the first vacant campsite for lunch. At this time I looked at the gang and they all seemed to need a pick-me-up so I decided to break out the old Peak 1 and cook up a pot of Dam Good Chilli as a hot lunch while they rested. (Privately I also knew the wind would also dissipate any gas by my fellow canoeists resulting from the chilli).
Oyster Lake was windy and we faced white caps at our tail and we talked about the rocky landing we faced for our 60rod into Oyster creek. The two man would hold off and we headed in to so we could get the canoe off the rocks fast and help with the other canoe as they battled the waves coming in. When we were all safe on dry land we all gave a sigh of relief.
Oyster Creek was very scenic, lined by high cliffs to the east and we double timed the 160 to Lake Agnes to end on a sandy beach covered with baby frogs. Attempting not to squish any of the little guys we loaded up and hoped that a campsite to the south west would be open. Lucky the site in the bay was open, not the prime spot, but OK for our last night. The tent site was not he best and it sloped down at our feet and we know we would all be bunched together by the end of the night. With the sun getting low I started dinner, the one I have been looking forward too all week, Pesto with pine nuts. It was one of the best meals of the week and we all went to bed full.
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The morning looked question able for rain but all or equipment was dry so we prepped to get under way. I prepared a corn bread while the tent, bags and food were pack into Jack Henry, Bertha and Blue Cheese. The corn bread was a hit and every crumb was gobbled up with gusto. We were on the water by 9:00 AM, destination Lake Agnes to the south hoping that the rain would hold off and the wind would be at our backs saying a fond farewell to out little island on Finger lake.
With lighter packs, stronger muscles and a full belly of bass, we made again hopped from Pocket to Pocket creek. The wind was at our backs and missed the turn to Gebe(Ge-be-on-quet) Creek, my one navigation error, but it was a short backtrack and the every positive gang were OK every though we had to fight a big wind to get back.
Once onto Gebe our tail wind help cruise us down the lake but we had to forgo taking a look at the Rock Loungers at the western campsite. Then it was smooth sailing all the ways to Oyster Lake were we stopped at the first vacant campsite for lunch. At this time I looked at the gang and they all seemed to need a pick-me-up so I decided to break out the old Peak 1 and cook up a pot of Dam Good Chilli as a hot lunch while they rested. (Privately I also knew the wind would also dissipate any gas by my fellow canoeists resulting from the chilli).
Oyster Lake was windy and we faced white caps at our tail and we talked about the rocky landing we faced for our 60rod into Oyster creek. The two man would hold off and we headed in to so we could get the canoe off the rocks fast and help with the other canoe as they battled the waves coming in. When we were all safe on dry land we all gave a sigh of relief.
Oyster Creek was very scenic, lined by high cliffs to the east and we double timed the 160 to Lake Agnes to end on a sandy beach covered with baby frogs. Attempting not to squish any of the little guys we loaded up and hoped that a campsite to the south west would be open. Lucky the site in the bay was open, not the prime spot, but OK for our last night. The tent site was not he best and it sloped down at our feet and we know we would all be bunched together by the end of the night. With the sun getting low I started dinner, the one I have been looking forward too all week, Pesto with pine nuts. It was one of the best meals of the week and we all went to bed full.
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