After spending about a Quarter Moon at Fish Camp, the spawning seemed to come to a close and we decided to head back to Mashkodens. Getting there, it seemed like we were gone for much longer – the cherries were blooming, the grass lush and green; the whole camp had a different feel to it.
Fruits of the harvest: Smoke-dried sucker fish
We received word that the Leeks were at their prime and decided to get everything ready for the next seasonal camp. After another day at Mashkodens, we took off for the ten-mile hike.
There was enough light left in the day to scout for good gathering locations and to set up camp…and dinner with fire-roasted Leeks!
Thomas
It’s been a while since I’ve heard from you all. Thanks for the update. There are so many different kinds of wild Alliums here in the Great Lakes Region. I’m curious what plant you are gathering in such abundance. Are they the Allium that people call Ramps. Do you know the species name so I can look them up?