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Geb-e-on-e-quet to Lynx Lake

Geb-e-on-e-quet to Lynx Lake

Our loop out of the Little Indian Sioux entry point is coming to an end.  After a heavy rain throughout the night we woke to sunny skies and calm waters.  Looking at the maps we find a day filled with portaging ahead of us.  With over 800 rods of portaging we knew our shoulders would [...]

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North Fowl Lake to Mountain Lake

North Fowl Lake to Mountain Lake

With a nice tail wind we continue our way along the Voyagers Highway.  Leaving North Fowl Lake we portage through thick vegetation and a few mosquitoes.  Back on the water we come across a couple of loons swimming on the horizon.  One puts on a bit of a show as it takes a bath.  We [...]

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John Lake to North Fowl Lake

John Lake to North Fowl Lake

On a beautiful sunny day we find ourselves back at the John Lake entry point. A light breeze is blowing and the crystal clear waters are beckoning. Jim and I begin our trip along the Border Route much like we had the year before. Traveling along the Royal River you are surrounded by cliffs and [...]

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John Lake to North Fowl Lake

John Lake to North Fowl Lake

On a beautiful sunny day we find ourselves back at the John Lake entry point.  A light breeze is blowing and the crystal clear waters are beckoning.  Jim and I begin our trip along the Border Route much like we had the year before.  Traveling along the Royal River you are surrounded by cliffs and [...]

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Fishing in Never Fail Bay

Fishing in Never Fail Bay

On a calm summer day in the Boundary Waters we decided to try our luck at catching some lunch.  Fishing in the bays of Lac La Croix has provided us with some great experiences over the years.  On this particular trip we decided to fish in a little bay just North of Never Fail Bay.  [...]

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Crooked Lakes East End

Crooked Lakes East End

Our July trip is coming to a close as we paddle towards the East end of Crooked lake.  The narrow passageways make for a very scenic paddle catching glimpses of wood ducks, loons, eagles, and even a mink.  The episode comes to a close with the magnificent cliffs that tower over the end of the [...]

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Crooked Lakes East End

Crooked Lakes East End

Our July trip is coming to a close as we paddle towards the East end of Crooked lake.  The narrow passageways make for a very scenic paddle catching glimpses of wood ducks, loons, eagles, and even a mink.  The episode comes to a close with the magnificent cliffs that tower over the end of the [...]

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Ottertrack Evening Paddle

Ottertrack Evening Paddle

After pushing it pretty hard for the last few days we found ourselves really enjoying the natural beauty of Ottertrack Lake.  With the sun slowly dipping behind the horizon and a near full moon brightening the evening sky Matt and I head out for an evening paddle.  The water was like glass as we listened [...]

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Ottertrack Evening Paddle

Ottertrack Evening Paddle

After pushing it pretty hard for the last few days we found ourselves really enjoying the natural beauty of Ottertrack Lake.  With the sun slowly dipping behind the horizon and a near full moon brightening the evening sky Matt and I head out for an evening paddle.  The water was like glass as we listened [...]

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Horse Tail Falls to Otter Track Lake

Horse Tail Falls to Otter Track Lake

With the sun still shining over head and a gentle breeze keeping us cool we continued to paddle west along the voyagers highway.  Leaving Horsetail falls we work our way across Saganaga Lake using the islands as a buffer from the wind.  Leaving Saganaga we pass through Swamp lake on into Otter Track Lake where [...]

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