Prologue - As I look back on my wilderness expedition, I feel a great sense of accomplishment for the journey I have completed, knowing that I had not settled for a fleeting look. I feel a greater sense of who I am and a renewed appreciation for the unique beauty of the BWCA. I very much enjoyed traveling solo and will have to make at least one annual BWCA trip with plans for even longer excursions. Traveling solo allowed me to make my trip exactly what I wanted, travel when I wanted, rest when I wanted, eat what I wanted, and go at whatever pace I felt like. It allowed me to fully immerse myself in the wilderness experience. 
A special thanks to those on the BWCA.com forum who provided so much advice and inspiration. I can’t help but feel forever grateful to my father for instilling a love deep within me for this magical place on the many trips he led me on as a child. I am currently planning a trip to return the favor and lead him on a trip this summer. I have begun to pass on my love for canoe camping to my own children and enjoy seeing the excitement in their eyes. And finally, thanks to my loving wife for keeping the home fires burning while I chased my dreams. I still love camping in a group, but I’m definitely hooked on solo tripping!