Temporary Change of Plans

Temporary Change of Plans

Palm Desert, CA August 25, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: August 19. This was a great day on Francis Case Lake. I enjoyed calm waters or tailwinds all day. For the last 5 miles, the tailwinds and waves created 2 to 3 foot swells, and I rode the waves all the way to...

Catch-Up Report

American Creek Campsite Francis Case Lake South Dakota August 18, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: Reminder: Almost daily, I post short reports, with photos and videos, on my eightsummits Facebook page. In my last post, I reported on my progress to the end of Lake...
Intermission

Intermission

Costa Mesa, California August 2, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: On July 30, I returned to California to attend to important family & business issues. I will be back on the water (Lake Sharpe) on August 11. Stay tuned for more reports and photos of my journey down...
God Bless the River Angels

God Bless the River Angels

Liz & Frank’s Home Lake Oahe, Bismarck, North Dakota July 13 2023 Dear Family & Friends: On July 8, Mike portaged me around Garrison Dam to the River. On July 8 & 9, I had good downstream floats in a strong current and arrived in Bismarck, 76.5 miles away....
Bye, Bye Lake Sakakawea

Bye, Bye Lake Sakakawea

Sakakawea Sunset Lodge Riverdale, North Dakota July 8, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: July 7. Annie, Bill & I pushed off from Dakota Waters Resort at 6:10 AM. After battling headwinds and 2 to 3 foot swells for 6 hours, I called it quits at noon and set up camp...
Lake Sakakawea Strikes Back

Lake Sakakawea Strikes Back

Dakota Waters Resort Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota July 6, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: Since my last report, the Lake has not been kind to us.  After leaving Tobacco Gardens Resort on July 1, we had a short and uneventful day, except for the later afternoon storm...
Bound for Tobacco Gardens Resort

Bound for Tobacco Gardens Resort

Tobacco Gardens Resort Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota June 29, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: Note: for frequent photos and videos of my journey, check out my eightsummits Facebook page. Rod & Diane Gorder were great hosts in Ft  Peck. They drove me to all the...
Tobacco Gardens Resort

Tobacco Gardens Resort

Tobacco Gardens Resort Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota June 30, 2023 Dear Family & Friends: After a strenuous day of paddling, we arrived at Tobacco Gardens Resort at 2pm on June 28. Peggy  Hellandsaas greeted us at the dock. Peggy owns and manages the Resort. We...