First Setback

Leaving early this morning we were eager to start the day and get some miles on the river.

We were enjoying some slow water most of the morning. After an hour paddle, Luke realized his lifejacket had been swept off the boat at some point.

Having no choice but to head upstream to retrieve it, we lost about three hours total.

The Iron Bridge Campsite was closer than Silver Maple, our intended target for the day.

We just arrive at Iron Bridge and are looking forward to an afternoon of rest. Rain has been on an off all day.

A 16 mile paddle to Bemidji, our first river town is up for tomorrow. Finishing odd the day by a 7 mile paddle to the Stump Lake Campsite.