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Do you have to worry about which side of the river one camps (or lunches) on? How much trouble are the dams?

That sounds like an excellent trip.

What a gorgeous boat! May spring come soon for you.

The Cree is a good river for hammock camping because there aren't many spots to put a tent down flat. If you are energetic, hauling everything up to the top of an esker (when there is one) provides a lovely, park-like setting.

Looks like some areas of the upper Suwannee River in Florida.

Welcome. I think you'll find plenty of experience and help here.

I'd be interested too.

Second blissful day. I fully intended to make this a rest day and that is what I did. I told myself I would read, admire the view, nap in the sun, and otherwise enjoy my little island. It had rained the night before and inside the downhill side of the tent, a small puddle appeared. Operator...

I don't like it that the places I used to have to fly into for hours now have roads leading to them.

Apparently the northeast is due for another major drop of snow tonight.

I’m sorry to hear about it. The no cell service and no roads (ie the reasons I’m out there) does tend to make doctors and my brother nervous.

Thank you for a great trip report. I’ve enjoyed every line.

Thank you for continuing to take us along on your journey. The butterfly is either a Canadian Tiger Swallowtail or an Eastern Tiger swallowtail or they can interbreed. At one time it was thought they were the same but genetic studies indicated they were two separate species. Their...

I love the orchids. Lady Slippers are such a treat. I haven’t seen them since I moved south. We have other orchids here, over 100 species of native orchids. The butterfly is a Swallowtail of some sort. I don’t know the northern species. I’m enjoying your trip report immensely.

We rarely mention here the health challenges we face. I’m grateful it comes up from time to time. It certainly gives me courage to keep trying. I was ready to quit my solo trips about 10 years ago or so. It was Robin and Gerald who set the example and encouraged me to continue. Thanks to them...