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diff --git a/memories/porcupine-tills/bear-pole.jpg b/memories/porcupine-tills/bear-pole.jpg Binary files differdeleted file mode 100644 index ad4dceb..0000000 --- a/memories/porcupine-tills/bear-pole.jpg +++ /dev/null diff --git a/memories/porcupine-tills/index.md b/memories/porcupine-tills/index.md index e98112d..ec9d5b1 100644 --- a/memories/porcupine-tills/index.md +++ b/memories/porcupine-tills/index.md @@ -167,7 +167,75 @@ The mosquittos were pretty bad, so we cheered for the local dragonflies which at # 2021-07-23 Friday -Carp river. +On Friday we traveled further along Lake Superior to the mouth of Big Carp River. +We departed the lake and travled for several hours deep into the woods, following the river. +There were many micro-ecosystems along the trail, and the terain was more varied including steep valleys and prolonged hills. +There were two places where we needed to ford the river. + +<figure> + <img src="./blaise-bridge.jpg"> + <figcpation>I cross over a log bridge while Ralph looks back towards the camera.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./carp-mouth.jpg"> + <figcpation>The mouth of Big Carp River.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./carp-lunch.jpg"> + <figcpation>Ralph and I enjoy lunch along Big Carp River. We would later go swimming at this same spot.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./carp-calm.jpg"> + <figcpation>A calm section of Big Carp River.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./carp-waterfall.jpg"> + <figcpation>A waterfall along the river. I took a pretty bad fall and hurt my head and foot here.</figcaption> +</figure> + +Arriving at our campsite around 3 PM, we enjoyed an early dinner. +We then chose to head out and walk the ~5 miles back to the car that afternoon rather than staying another night. +The campsite wasn't very exciting, and the mosquittos were pretty agressive. +Furthermore we would gain an extra day in Madison, which was exciting. +The hike back to Lake of the Clouds was a long ascent eventually bringing us to a ridge with stunning views. +It was hot and muggy for most of the hike. + +<figure> + <img src="./carp-steam.jpg"> + <figcpation>Steam rises from the river near our intended campsite.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./cloud-vista.jpg"> + <figcpation>We see Lake of the Clouds in the distance as we summit the ridge.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./blaise-ridge.jpg"> + <figcpation>I pose on the ridge looking back towards Carp River.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./trio-end.jpg"> + <figcpation>We celebrate the end of our hike.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./blaise-road.jpg"> + <figcpation>I am overjoyed to be done hiking on my injured foot.</figcaption> +</figure> + +<figure> + <img src="./backpacks.jpg"> + <figcpation>Our backpacks served us well.</figcaption> +</figure> + +We drove back to Madison, arriving around midnight. +We had a quick meal at Culver's in Minocqua. # 2021-07-24 Saturday |
