Mississippi River Day 10 (Tamarac Point, 116.5 miles)

Today was another long Lake day. It was still very windy, and of course the wind wasnt going the same way I was. This was Lake Winnie, or Lake Winnibigoshish, which the guy on Lake Irving had warned me about. I had to go around the south side of the lake, which meant that even though I only made 13.8 miles of progress, I probably went more like 20 miles around the lake total.

However, it was still a very nice day. It seemed like every time I looked up there was another bald eagle flying around. At one point I stopped and saw 2 red headed woodpeckers, but didnt have my camera with me then. There were also a lot of sports boats and fishermen, but no one really came close enough to talk to.

I stopped for the night at Tamarac Point campground, which apparently is only open for the Spring months, so I had the whole place to myself. It faced west, so I was able to watch the sun set over the lake, which I had spent all day paddling around. I am definitly looking forward to more actual river tomorrow, but tonight I am falling asleep to the comforting sound of waves against the shore.