Boundary Waters, Trip Reports, BWCA, Stories

2 weeks of reality in the time of COVID
by dogwoodgirl

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 08/10/2020
Entry Point: South Kawishiwi River (EP 32)
Exit Point: Sawbill Lake (EP 38)  
Number of Days: 14
Group Size: 2
Day 5 of 14
Friday, August 14, 2020

Paddled 12 miles today to get through the burn area to the end of Insula. We were both getting a bit hangry by the time we found a site. Lots of shade here and a very nice tent pad. Fire grate rusted out and cracked in half, but usable. Poured last night, lots of thunder and lightening. Thought it would rain all day, but only a few sprinkles. Evidence of spruce budworm everywhere so far- lots of dying spruce.

Super noisy guys across the way from us tonight, hollering to passing canoes and talking about their sonar that came with a radar service, warning everyone that it's gonna rain. Yup, sure is. Sigh.