Isle Royale Cont.

On day 4 it was time to hike back to Three Mile camp. I could have decided to just stay at Daisey Farm, but it seemed better to hike 7 miles on this day and only 3.4 Friday to catch the ferry instead of vice versa. However, the day was gorgeous; a warm bright sun fended off the chilly Lake Superior breeze. This was the first day during the whole trip that I wore a t-shirt. All my previous days I had been wearing several layers of light jackets, a sweater, long sleeve shirt and a short sleeve shirt. It may sound uncomfortable, but it was actually quite ideal. At any given time I could either shed or add layers to keep at a comfortable temperature.

Here are some pictures that took to try and campture the magic of the scenery. What I was not able to do was get a picture that accurately portrays the ancient, wizen, and heartiness of the trees, lichen, moss, and rocks. The island looks like something you would find in a magical kindgom of elves and gnomes. Many of the trees are covered in moss, the moss covers the ground and the rocks are painted with lichen.


Here is a picture of Three Mile camp... or the dock anyways since the camp is well hidden in the trees.


Sunset on my last night on the island:
Here is a night shot I took that same night:

I am hoping to make time next year to take this trip again. If I go a little later in the season, the berries will be in season and while hiking you can also graze.

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Thanks,
Matthew Eddy
Photographer