Day: June 19, 2016

Wind Portage

Wind Portage

June 19, Day 88 Looking at the map I noticed my camp was at nearly the same spot as the Lewis and Clark camp of May 2, 1805. The mud near my kayak was pockmarked by the big hail that fell last night. It was 

Halfway, Hail, and the Hammer of Thor

Halfway, Hail, and the Hammer of Thor

June 18, Day 87, Mile 1668 I am halfway to the Pacific Ocean, having passed 1,661 miles today. It is a big landmark on this journey. I’ve now paddled up the Missouri River farther than I’ve backpacked.  I got a bit of a late start