Benjamin Chait

Boundary Waters

7 October 2024

Last weekend we took a three-day trip into the Boundary Waters in northern Minnesota just outside of Ely and went šŸ›¶ canoe camping for a few nights.

Lake One Selfie on Lake Three Bald Eagle along the lake

This was my first multi-day trip on a canoe, and it was such a fun experience. Unlike backpacking, we could carry our tent and food in the canoe with us. ā€œPortagingā€ the canoe over land was new, and it was pretty easy when the wind wasnā€™t blowing (as the canoe acted like a giant sail).

Sunset at Fire Lake Night sky at Fire Lake Morning fog at Fire Lake

We paddled along some amazing rivers and lakes, and saw plenty of wildlife like bald eagles and beavers. Evening stars were bright, the Milky Way was visible. We heard the wolves howling early in the morning. While we encountered a few humans ā€” especially at the portages ā€”Ā it was peaceful, quiet, and magical.

Cara portaging a canoe Sunset on Lake One Night sky at Lake One Morning ripples at Lake One

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