We are up early to catch the fair weather forecast for this morning and to maximize our chance of seeing critters while we are out on the lakes. As we launch, the air is cool and mist rises from the still surface of the lake.  The banks are heavily wooded but we keep our eyes peeled hoping for another look at a local bear or whomever else might be out.  We slowly circle Hughes Lake but find our only companions on or near the water to be two loons who move around the lake to maintain a comfortable distance and a couple mottled ducks that startle out of the rushes.  There are old beaver lodges but no occupants make an appearance.

On to Point Lake.  Wind is building and ripples cover the surface but we are able to pick out two baby loons trailing behind their mama. The other adult shows up too.  This must be their home lake.  We paddle to the far bank, enjoy our lunch afloat, then ride the wind back to our launch point.  No mega fauna on this lake either.  Perhaps we will take an evening drive in the park backcountry for one last look.