Tuscarora Lake, Owl Lake, Crooked Lake, Tarry Lake, Mora Lake, Little Saganaga Lake

We had no other itinerary other than go where our whims take us so we packed up our gear, ate breakfast (eggs, bacon and toast – side note; I do not feel that bacon and eggs are worth it to take into the BW and we have decided that our standard breakfasts of oatmeal, breakfast bars and pancakes are all we are going to bring in the future) and hit the water for places as yet unvisited by us.

We took our time as we crossed Owl, Crooked, Tarry and Mora Lakes. Our destination was Little Sag Lake, which is not that far of a paddle from Tuscacora so we did not rush a thing. Mora and Little Sag are gorgeous lakes. Mora in particular has some fantastic sites. Not the greatest pads (I like to visit every site I pass if I can) but some of the oldest growth areas I have ever been to in the BW. Some of the Cedar trees were so large that I could barely reach around them and touch my fingers together.

We did have a major accident as soon as we reached Little Sag, though. I take a pack full of camera gear with me and, while getting back into the canoe I slipped on the rocks and slid into the lake. While I saved my camera and camera bag by taking the brunt of the fall, my long lens (300mm) slipped out and plunked into the lake. With a bit of luck I will be able to clean and restore it but… I am not sure.

We reached a site on the far West side of Little Sag about mid day. The wind from the previous days had not let up so we skipped by two fantastic sites (with awesome views and swimming areas) in favor of a site that was more sheltered from the wind. It was not a great site by any means but, with booze, cigars and a good meal, any site in the BW is a relaxing site. A bit of weather rolled in on us during the night and sprinkled a bit but it was nothing and the next morning dawned bright and perfect.