Jack of Harts

Michipicoten Island is the third largest island in Lake Superior, inhabiting its eastern reaches. It is largely uninhabited during winter due to the extreme cold and isolation, but it is a favored destination of vacationers and travelers in the other seasons. The island’s core is made of ancient lava bedrock, it is heavily forested, and has over 20 lakes of its own scattered across the island. Yes. There are over 20 lakes on an island in the middle of the Great Lake Superior. It’s approximately 17 miles long and 6 miles wide, larger than most cities in America. And in many Indian traditions, it is the home of Mishipeshu, a great feline spirit that guards all of Lake Superior from those who would ravage or disrespect it. It is an interesting island, and while I do not intend to write a story on it at this time, it does shape a story I write now.