Sleeping is getting very easy. We are both feeling strong, and making good time.
Jesse and Neil, a couple of awesome Minnesotans, shared a recent campsite with us. Neil shared a couple good lures; Jesse taught us how to make rejuvenating spruce tea.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Day 5 - cruising
We should be picking up ifood and supplies in Bemidji within the hour.
Sleeping is getting very easy. We are both feeling strong, and making good time.
Jesse and Neil, a couple of awesome Minnesotans, shared a recent campsite with us. Neil shared a couple good lures; Jesse taught us how to make rejuvenating spruce tea.
Sleeping is getting very easy. We are both feeling strong, and making good time.
Jesse and Neil, a couple of awesome Minnesotans, shared a recent campsite with us. Neil shared a couple good lures; Jesse taught us how to make rejuvenating spruce tea.
Sunday, June 3, 2012
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.
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.
Day 4
Launching from the Fox Trap Campsite and headed toward Silver Maple Campsite. About a 24 mile paddle, should be a good test for us.
The river has gradually been increasing in depth and speed, allowing us to hone our paddling skills.
Macaroni burritos for dinner recharged us and sparked conversation about our skills on Iron Chef.
Down the river we go.
The river has gradually been increasing in depth and speed, allowing us to hone our paddling skills.
Macaroni burritos for dinner recharged us and sparked conversation about our skills on Iron Chef.
Down the river we go.
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Campgrounds
We have been staying at some pretty awesome camp sites. They are pretty remote, but nice, made for fellow river travelers.
First Interaction
I'm still looking forward to our first interaction with a river community. We have only seen one other person since leaving Emily and Scott.
Everything seems to be going according to plan. The canoe is constantly being rearranged to find what suits us best.
Cell service has been a bit tough to find, but the views are pretty incredible.
Everything seems to be going according to plan. The canoe is constantly being rearranged to find what suits us best.
Cell service has been a bit tough to find, but the views are pretty incredible.
Day one: first full day canoeing
Today is our first full day on the Mississippi river. We are quickly becoming canoe experts. Following a windy course, we encounter obstacles of all kinds.
No flips yet, save the ceremonial flip at lake itasca. We are in general high spirits due to the excellent weather and beautiful surroundings.
No flips yet, save the ceremonial flip at lake itasca. We are in general high spirits due to the excellent weather and beautiful surroundings.
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