Thanks for the kind comments, everyone. Brad, I enjoyed reading your report, [Everybody read his trip report! It's well written, funny, and rings so true] and in did in fact go around the south side of that island to check out the hidden site. I can see that it is a good spot to slow down in...@yellowcanoe, it's true, the portage into Burnt Island can be crazy ( I ran into a high school outers club) but luckily the lake is so big ( the parks staff said 43 sites) that it can handle the crowds and still make you feel like you are somewhat alone. I like it more each time I visit. @robin, that's a bridge hammock, so a bit different from your average gathered end. More like sleeping on a suspended cot. Worth a try some day...@sweeper, maybe I'll run into you...