2011- September 10 Leaving Madeline Island - Copper Falls State Park

We all decided to take our time getting ready to leave Big Bay State Park on Madeline Island. Copper Falls State Park, where we're staying tonight, is only about a 60 mile drive, so there's no big rush. We ate lunch before heading for town to board the 1:00pm ferry. We got there about 15 minutes early, so we just stood around enjoying the beautiful weather. The forecast for here next week is for much cooler temperatures and some rain. We couldn't have picked a better week to be here.

We boarded the ferry on schedule and enjoyed the ride to Bayfield where we disembarked and headed down the road. After a short stop at the IGA store in Washburn, we arrived at Copper River State Park about 3:00.

After setting up, we set out to find the train to the falls. There was a concession stand at the trailhead, so we decided that we should eat some ice cream to prepare for the 1.7 mile hike along Doughboys' Trail.

The trail was scenic with many views of the various rock formations and waterfalls along the Bad River. After the hike, we were pretty thirsty, so back to camp to "rehydrate" and fix dinner. The ice cream was wearing off. We ate hamburgers and various trimmings. After the dishes were done, it was a relaxing evening by the fire before turning in about 10:00.

Tomorrow, we'll part company with the Flemings. They'll go to Rhinelander to see Mike and Rita's new house and we'll head for Racine to camp for a night at Cliffside County Park with Loren and Cindi Larsen.


See you there!