Approaching the turnoff to McDougal Springs* What a wonderful fall day.
Bubbling spring hole in the river bottom*
Ben, Chris, and Nate probe the depths at McDougal Springs
Green algae covered bottom of McDougal Springs*
Purple photosynthetic bacteria mixed with green algae at the bottom of the springs*
A closer view of the purple photosynthetic bacterial mats
CHRIS! What are you eating!!
Chris enjoying his dry Ramen Noodle lunch! Mmmm!
Back on the river, Ben makes it through the haunted forest ..."These trees reach out and grab you!"*
Nate and David glide smoothly down Wildcat Rapids (*much improved from earlier in the day guys!)
We finally arrive at "Wildcat"
Dr. Ray Raab talks about the history of the Bois Brule River.*
Hot cheeseburgers just seem to hit the spot at the end of a long day.