2012 BWCA trip (Brant Lake entry)
by Lightfoot
Trip Type:
Paddling Canoe
Entry Date:
09/22/2012
Entry & Exit Point:
Brant Lake (EP 52)
Number of Days:
7
Group Size:
4
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Day 6 of 7
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Day 6: Rest day – Tuscarora Lake (low=34 high=64)
Woke to our coolest morning so far, with fog along the lake surface and the sun just rising. Frost on the small grassy area between our fire grate and the rocky shoreline lead me to believe the temp was slightly cooler than the thermometer showed. The wind calmed down after the sun got a little higher and provided a nice reflection along the lake surface. We had our oatmeal and coffee along the lakeshore as we enjoyed the view.
Calm morning on Tuscarora
Morning group shot (mid 30s)
We then spent the rest of the morning exploring the island (a small island so that didn’t take long) and doing some reading. By lunch time the sun had already warmed it up to 58 degrees. After lunch, Chris & John went for a paddle around the lake while Craig & I cleaned up and read.
John & Chris out for a paddle
When Chris & John returned from their paddle, we took our second group shot, it was about 30 degrees warmer than our first shot.
Afternoon group shot (mid 60s)
We had gone from our coolest morning to our warmest afternoon. After seeing no one all day yesterday, we’ve already seen 4 groups today. Being a Thursday on a popular destination lake, we weren’t surprised.
Since this was our last full day in the BWCA, we thought an evening campfire would be nice. Due to the very dry conditions the area has seen, we hadn’t had one all week and looked forward to it our last night. We had our supper (Mexican) and finished clean-up. We still had a little time before 7:00 to relax and watch as the sun set. The sun set behind the island to our west and Craig took a stroll along the shoreline.
Sun sets behind the island
Craig takes an evening stroll
Shortly after 7:00 we got the fire going. As we were enjoying it, I decided to try and get a shot of the fire. When I was setup and ready to shoot, John stoked it good with some dry pine branches to help light the scene. The nearly full moon peeking through the tree tops completed the setting.
Crew enjoys the campfire
After enjoying our time around the fire, we let it burn down and doused it good. We headed to the tents shortly after 9:00. I read for about ½ an hour and then lights out.
Day 6: Rest day – Tuscarora Lake (low=34 high=64)
Woke to our coolest morning so far, with fog along the lake surface and the sun just rising. Frost on the small grassy area between our fire grate and the rocky shoreline lead me to believe the temp was slightly cooler than the thermometer showed. The wind calmed down after the sun got a little higher and provided a nice reflection along the lake surface. We had our oatmeal and coffee along the lakeshore as we enjoyed the view.
Calm morning on Tuscarora
This was a planned rest day so no hurry doing anything. After breakfast & clean-up, we took our first group shot.
Morning group shot (mid 30s)
We then spent the rest of the morning exploring the island (a small island so that didn’t take long) and doing some reading. By lunch time the sun had already warmed it up to 58 degrees. After lunch, Chris & John went for a paddle around the lake while Craig & I cleaned up and read.
John & Chris out for a paddle
When Chris & John returned from their paddle, we took our second group shot, it was about 30 degrees warmer than our first shot.
Afternoon group shot (mid 60s)
We had gone from our coolest morning to our warmest afternoon. After seeing no one all day yesterday, we’ve already seen 4 groups today. Being a Thursday on a popular destination lake, we weren’t surprised.
Since this was our last full day in the BWCA, we thought an evening campfire would be nice. Due to the very dry conditions the area has seen, we hadn’t had one all week and looked forward to it our last night. We had our supper (Mexican) and finished clean-up. We still had a little time before 7:00 to relax and watch as the sun set. The sun set behind the island to our west and Craig took a stroll along the shoreline.
Sun sets behind the island
Craig takes an evening stroll
Shortly after 7:00 we got the fire going. As we were enjoying it, I decided to try and get a shot of the fire. When I was setup and ready to shoot, John stoked it good with some dry pine branches to help light the scene. The nearly full moon peeking through the tree tops completed the setting.
Crew enjoys the campfire
After enjoying our time around the fire, we let it burn down and doused it good. We headed to the tents shortly after 9:00. I read for about ½ an hour and then lights out.
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