Write-up: Deb Roberts & Halsey Bagg
Leader: Deb Roberts
Co-Leader: Halsey Bagg

The weather forecast was 60% chance of rain, but in our case it was 100%. Heavy rain started right at 9:30 am when everyone arrived at our lake house and while unloading their kayaks. We waited to see if it would let up. Consensus was to not to go out on open water.

So we, eighteen Tramps, all drove to Wanakena to go over the walking bridge and take the kiosk tour – a walking tour of the history of Wanakena. We then hiked a trial off South Shore Road where we were supposed to see a 200 year old pine tree that is six feet in diameter. The tree was elusive as we apparently had the wrong trail. Back to our house for lunch and the sun came out in all its glory.

We decided to kayak down the shore of Cranberry Lake where many beautiful sites were seen. We paddled across to Birch Island and across open lake back to our lake house. It was soon time for a cook-out with hamburgers, hotdogs and sausage with peppers and onions plus many delicious dishes brought by the Tramps. A beautiful day for all.

Later that night, we joined those staying at the Stone Manor and had a rousing game of cards.

We heard that the Friday night game was even rowdier and a group of young people were singing happy birthday that the Tramps joined.

More photos of the Cranberry Lake Weekend may be found in Photos: Gallery 2018, July.