Saturday, August 09, 2014 Day 9 Lakes paddled - Finger Lake, Thumb Lake, Beartrack Lake, Eugene Lake, Steep Lake Paddled 5 miles, 5 portages/309 rods.

Another early start, another perfect day. We felt like we could have paddled all day, but when we hit Steep Lake, the water was so clear we decided to setup camp.

Steep Lake is by far our favorite lake.

Dad's Journal
Woke up at 6 and fished from camp, all small fish. Hard day. We decided to to try and bust it so we could rest up tomorrow during the rain storm. I twisted my ankle and daughter busted her knee. Not enough to tap out, but things went slower. We got to Steep lake and settled down. No mosquitoes, but some black flies. cleanest water ever.

Daughter's Journal
Today was a little rough. I decided to slip on a rock and catch myself with my knee and dad hurt his ankle. Both banged up. The lake we are staying the night at is Steep lake. It is the cleanest we have seen. Probably could drink right out of the lake. This camp site is pretty nice too considering the other sites we saw today were run down or had lots of mosquitoes. This one had black flies that I will gladly take over mosquitoes. The portage today was kinda rough. Pretty tiring, we both got pretty sweaty and smelly which is why I think we didn't see any wildlife, they smelled us coming from a mile away. We went further than we had planned but it will make monday's travel easier. We are both excited for a rest day tomorrow. Can't believe the trip is almost over. It's gone by quick.