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The Circle Tour
by tmccann

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 09/25/2020
Entry & Exit Point: Farm Lake (EP 31)
Number of Days: 11
Group Size: 7
Part 9 of 11
Isabella Lake to Bald Eagle Lake

We camped on the east shore of Isabella Lake. As darkness fell we noticed a lot of glow from towns of Aurora/Hoyt Lakes, Babbit, Ely. We also noticed the whirling Ely airport light and the ARMER radio tower. Although this was disappointing, I’m confident that future management using Dark Skies will curtail future growth in the effects of artificial lights on the night sky.