![]() We briefly skirted the north end of Farm Lake before beginning our paddle on the Kawishiwi River. The portage was short and before long we were canoeing on Garden Lake. Kawishiwi Falls was much more impressive than I’d imagined. We briefly paused and Erik set down the canoe as we looked at the falls. The falls is big- but likely used to be more spectacular before a dam was built above them. There’s a designated portage but there are also hiking trails here. Within an hour we started on the portage around Kawishiwi Falls. While 1:30 pm might seem late to get started, this still gave us a few hours to paddle before dusk- plenty of time as we weren’t in canoe shape to paddle all day. We started under overcast skies which our weather report promised to not deliver any precipitation and much appreciated calm winds. This allowed the morning’s rain to clear out. The resulting route, beginning and ending at Fall Lake, a loop Erik noted to be around Fernberg Road, often kept us close to entry points but took us through a large number of iconic Boundary Waters lakes- all but one of which were new to me! The Fernberg Road Loop starting with red on the left side where each color represents one day.ĭay One 9/12/20: Fall Lake to almost Lake One 16 miles, not bad for starting at 1:30 pmĪfter driving to Ely and buying the aforementioned canoe, we put in on Fall Lake at 1:30 pm. After my niece was born we added their faces to this canoe picture, then cut it into puzzle pieces and have slowly been gifting them the pieces for birthdays and Christmases over the past 3 years. I asked Erik’s dad about his favorite lakes in the Boundary Waters and accordingly planned our trip to visit those lakes and also to meet up with Erik’s parents for a couple nights. It just so happened that Erik’s parents were planning a trip to the Boundary Waters the same week, also to the Ely area. Don’t get me wrong, I love the Minnesota topography, the water (what I always crave when I’m in the arid west) and the northern forest, but the mountains always provide a greater feast for my eyes- probably because I didn’t grow up with them and don’t see them very often.ĭue to COVID and gifting my 3 year old niece a canoe we decided to buy at an Ely Outfitter (because doesn’t every 3 year old want a canoe?), Erik and I decided to take a September trip to the Boundary Waters this year. In the past many years, Erik and I have spent our vacation time in the mountains, in Alaska, and Europe- all places I deem to have more spectacular scenery than the Boundary Waters. Hence, I have yet to explore most of the Boundary Waters. Erik and I did a 5 day trip in the Boundary Waters near Lac La Croix when we were dating, back in 2006, and then there was the Border Route trip. We put in at Sawbill and canoed like five lakes total. I went to the Boundary Waters once as a kid, with my family. I almost said “oh, yeah, I go there all the time.” I stopped myself and realized “Elspeth, you hardly ever go to the Boundary Waters.” Somehow, because most people I know frequently go to the Boundary Waters and because I canoed the Border Route in 2014, it seems I always go there. Saving Earth Britannica Presents Earth’s To-Do List for the 21st Century.A few years ago, someone was telling me about how they were a guide in the Boundary Waters.Britannica Beyond We’ve created a new place where questions are at the center of learning.100 Women Britannica celebrates the centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment, highlighting suffragists and history-making politicians.COVID-19 Portal While this global health crisis continues to evolve, it can be useful to look to past pandemics to better understand how to respond today.Student Portal Britannica is the ultimate student resource for key school subjects like history, government, literature, and more. ![]() From tech to household and wellness products. This Time in History In these videos, find out what happened this month (or any month!) in history.#WTFact Videos In #WTFact Britannica shares some of the most bizarre facts we can find.Demystified Videos In Demystified, Britannica has all the answers to your burning questions.Britannica Explains In these videos, Britannica explains a variety of topics and answers frequently asked questions.Britannica Classics Check out these retro videos from Encyclopedia Britannica’s archives.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Details
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |