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Entry Point 40 - Homer Lake

Homer Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Tofte Ranger Station near the city of Tofte, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 33 miles. Access is a boat landing at Homer Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1825 feet
Latitude: 47.9043
Longitude: -90.6605
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zatrony
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08/20/2019 12:30PM
 
New Trip Report posted by zatrony

Trip Name: Solo Leisure Loop.

Entry Point: 40

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x2jmorris
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08/20/2019 01:26PM
 
Nice report. Few things I noticed when reading. I was about to tell you that Juno is an awesome Walleye lake but it appears you found that out. Are sardines allowed. I've always wondered about them. I always thought that they weren't. And Cormac McCarthy wrote one of my favorite books in The Road. Never read anything else by him though. I'm a big fan of post apocalyptic books so that is the only reason I ever picked it up. Sounds like a solid trip though.

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Driftless
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08/22/2019 07:49AM
 
Great report!
boonie
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08/22/2019 09:26AM
 
Enjoyed your trip report. The comments about the solo experience are right in line with the experience as we have discussed it on the solo tripping forum. Nothing quite like a little Cormac.


Note to x2jmorris: Try "Blood Meridian" (about the Glanton gang) or "Child of God". Not exactly post-apocalyptic, but . . .somewhat the same "feel".
x2jmorris
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08/22/2019 09:35AM
 
boonie: "Enjoyed your trip report. The comments about the solo experience are right in line with the experience as we have discussed it on the solo tripping forum. Nothing quite like a little Cormac.



Note to x2jmorris: Try "Blood Meridian" (about the Glanton gang) or "Child of God". Not exactly post-apocalyptic, but . . .somewhat the same "feel". "



I will look into them Boonie. Thanks.


“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
rtallent
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08/22/2019 01:36PM
 
Neat trip report, thanks! Would recommend against leaving fish cleanings that close to a campsite, though.
HangLoose
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08/22/2019 08:06PM
 
I enjoyed your trip report. Thanks for sharing.


Just a sidenote. Cans are not allowed for food in the BWCAW and so I believe that a can of sardines in their original tin would be against the rules.


Banksiana
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08/22/2019 09:13PM
 
Second the endorsement of "Blood Meridian"- not an easy read but one of the greatest novels by a living American writer.

Nobody exists on purpose, nobody belongs anywhere, everybody’s going to die.
minnmike
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08/23/2019 10:24AM
 
Great report, thanks for sharing.
missmolly
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08/23/2019 11:53AM
 
"For the first couple days, the noise of society is still in your brain. But after a couple days it will fade, and you can tune in with the sights, the sounds, and most importantly the energy of the place."


So true. I call it "becoming the critter" and I become more alert and grateful.

I will paddle eternal, Kevlar and carbon.
TominMpls
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08/23/2019 04:45PM
 
Sounds like a good trip. I'm always looking for a good read while in the wilderness (and not in the wilderness for that matter) so maybe I'll add Cormac McCarthy to the list.
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