Etymology & Historical Origin - Ishmael. Ishmael comes from the Hebrew name Yishma'el meaning âGod will hearâ. In the Old Testament or Hebrew Bible, Ishmael was the son of Abraham and half-brother to Isaac. His story is told in Genesis chapter 16. Abraham and his wife Sarah (Sarai) cannot conceive a child, so Sarah gives her Egyptian handmaiden, Hagar, to Abraham.
Boating, swimming and fishing are popular on 63-acre Trillium Lake. A small boat ramp is available within the campground and a larger ramp is available in the nearby day-use area. An accessible fishing pier is also available. Anglers cast for a variety of trout.
Halfmoon Packing & Outfitting. P: 719-486-4570. No mountain experience is complete without some type of trout fishing adventure. Try your hand on a feisty brooke or brown trout on the upper Eagle River or near timberline in an high alpine lake. For those seeking larger fish try your hand at lake trout in either a boat or walk and wade trip on Turquoise or Twin Lakes. Ice fishing is available in the winter and spring, no need to wait for the thaw.