For Linda and John

Early morning is the ultimate time to hop in the kayak and explore. Here on Eagle Lake today, there was even a bit of fog.

Paddling quietly along the shore, you could feel the coolness of the woods and rock cliffs giving off a natural air conditioning.

The water was so clear that I could see tons of fish. Every time I stopped paddling, the sunfish came to the surface to stay in my shadow. Barely another boat or person were in sight the whole time. Instead, the bullfrogs were croaking, the ospreys were soaring, and the loons were diving.

This is what kayaking is all about!