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Alton with the kids
by stok0099

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 07/11/2023
Entry & Exit Point: Sawbill Lake (EP 38)
Number of Days: 3
Group Size: 4
Day 3 of 3
Thursday, July 13, 2023

We woke and had our standard oatmeal breakfast and starting the packing. It was a short trip, but we were all ready to get back. We were glad we came, but having a 3 year old in the mix was a bit more work than we anticipated (and we expected extra work). The paddle and portage out was uneventful except for some complaining about it taking too long. We stopped on the drive home in Two Harbors for some lunch, and then made our way back home. When asked what their favorite part was, MJ (5) said "fishing, the fire, and the stars". JJ (3) said "pooping on a toilet in the woods". A successful short trip to introduce the kids to the BWCA. We have a third child, but she is only one, so I think we will wait until she is at least 4 before we handle all three up there.