Set off to explore my last park with my parents. This is the first park I have had others join me since I officially started the project. It was fantastic to have them along since they were my emergency boat and/or ride back from the island. Plus it was fun for them to see behind the scenes. We stayed at Sunset Lodge on Oak Island, which was roughly 10 miles from Garden Island. Fantastic staff and establishment all around. Arriving I was not sure the paddle was going to happen. The main part of the lake was pretty choppy, windy, and cold. With no expectations we just had to see what the next day brought.

Next day, was a foggy morning but the lake was calm and flat. So I decided to go for it. What a great call! The fog lifted in 2 hours or so, which I was already half way to the island at that point. 11.55 miles later in 4:04:00 Nala and I landed on the island! Wow what a paddle with 90% of it being on just my left side due to current, wind, and waves. Once on the island, I pulled out my kettlebell and did three rounds of my favorite workout. Followed up by a dip in the 42-43F degree water, enjoyed a cigar, and had some soup before heading back to our cabin. Added a few photos my parents took of me along the way.