Cara, Jules (our dog) and I took a 5 day trip the first of May on the Manistee in hopes of Morels and fish. We got a few fish, no morels (weird spring) and unfortunately our dog found a porcupine ending the trip early and resulting in a trip to the vet overnight. Thanks to Rick Walsh at Chippewa Landing (http://www.chippewalanding.com) for his help picking us up early and getting us to his wonderful veterinarian.
We did have a great time and the fishing was fun, the water was high, and we experienced lightning, rain and wind like none other for me in my years of outdoor experience. Being out there is always an adventure. This little vacation will go down as an adventure, for sure.

Sometimes it is important to look down for beauty. Moss of various kinds provides beauty on the forest floor

My hammock all ready for a good night of rest. Note the red gear hammock off to the right. Everything is off the ground clean and dry. I love to hang.



