Day 227 (Phone in Update)

7/20/2010

Jake is in the Forester County Campgrounds experiencing a poor internet connection. Probably the most ideal paddling conditions he has experienced the entire trip so far. He really didn't want to stop but called it a day after 24 miles to hook up with Deborah who was instrumental finding help to get him through the Detroit area.

5 Comments

Randy Orchard

7/20/2010 12:10:39 pm

Deborah eh? Is that "Hotsauce"Deborah

Sue S.

7/20/2010 09:19:48 pm

Hi Jake,
Read about your adventure in The News and spent the day and night until 2 am reading your entire blog, always with a thought to the history of the areas and the people who came long before you. Here's a bit of our's:

309 years ago today, Antoine de LaMothe Cadillac and 100 men paddled out of Georgian Bay, down through Lake Huron, the St. Clair River, through Lake St. Clair and settled at the narrowest part of the Detroit River, just below Belle Isle, and on July 24, 1701, started building the stockade of Fort Pontchartrain and St. Anne's Church, the beginnings of Detroit, or as the French say, Day-twa. For four years prior, Mr. Cadillac had been the Commander at Fort Mackinac, which you will be paddling by in a few days (look to your left as you go under the Big Bridge) and the long boat traffic between the two forts over the next 100+ years would have gone past right where you are! Fort Mackinac serviced the fur traders paddling their way to Green Bay, the gateway to the interior, and your route undoubtedly!

Happy Birthday Detroit, and Jake, keep up your strength! You are the best reality show!

David Nisbett

7/20/2010 11:18:09 pm

Jake,
Welcome to the Thumb of Michigan!
Yes, cell coverage is lousy down by the lake. Good luck with postings for the next couple days.
Forester Park is just a few miles from my house. Sorry things didn't pan out with the room and board.
Paddle on!

Neil B

7/20/2010 11:49:36 pm

Sue S.,
Thanks for sharing the fascinating history. I know a part of the appeal of Portage and its rivers, for Jake was a similar history involving Marquette and Joliet, and the American Indians before them. These waterways centuries ago were a lifeline to many communities, and how great it is that we (mostly Jake ;p ) can follow in their ‘footsteps’.

Kris Dombrowski

7/21/2010 12:10:37 am

So nice to hear that you have found ideal paddling conditions here in Lake Huron. Those of us who call it home are quick to forget how nice our Lake is. I'm enjoying your blogs, keep em coming. Stay strong and good luck as you paddle on.

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