Peaceful Paddling
It was the last session of the 2012 summer, and all of the guides were excited, sad, and extremely exhausted. My co-guide looks at me and says, “Let’s go to Lake of the Bays!” Naturally, I thought he was kidding. “Yeah… okay,”...
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The Realness Factor
It was nearing early evening on the first day of trail, and the intense sunshine and whipping wind were beginning to drain both campers’ and guides’ energy. As we munched on granola bars my co-guide and I asked our campers what they wanted...
Chick Lake
Chick Lake… Like most camp sites I’ve been to in Lake of the Woods, I can close my eyes and instantly be back there. I can see the campsite with tents set up and a lit fire. The granite campsite gently slopes up to flat tent spots, with...
