07 Aug 2023
Eric was a safe driver of the boat, firstly.
He gave us lots of info about the history of the lake and island as well as contemporary info. He was just delightful and has many, many years of experience with boats Increasing comfort zone with someone else in control. The boat was so pleasant, super clean and has very comfortable seats. It was easy to hear each person speak. Eric paused the boat for good photos. The hike on wild horse island is very clearly marked and hilly alternating with more level. You don't have to be particularly fit to hike it but it isn't exactly flat. I loved it and we are an older group, one of us large. it was challenging but really just fine. The toilet on the island was super clean. We saw lots of animals and unique birds but not the bear or the five horses. It was still a FABULOUS trip. Eric is a wonderful leader in that he can't hike with us due to regulations but gave us all the info we needed to find our way and not get lost. He does have a contingency plan for if you accidentally take the wrong trail. Thanks, Eric! P.S. he gives lots of info about the water levels changing and showed us the floor of the lake (carefully). The water was pretty clear and gorgeous.