Saturday, May 21, 2011 Day two was a lay-over day. It rained briefly during the night and again during the day. After a breakfast of scrambled eggs, bacon, salsa and cheese we headed south to check out the creek that flows into S Wilder Lake. Being that there was a portage that follows the creek, we figured it would become impassible at some point.
The creek was worth the paddle. Scenic and winding, it was so peaceful. We encountered on beaver dam-haul over and one large lodge. Seeing the beaver the evening before confirms that this is an active site. We paddled until the creek becomes rocky and impassible with willow.
Setting the canoes to the side on a grassy bank, we headed down a trail that bisects the Pow Wow Trail. We followed the Pow Wow for about a mile until we came upon a backpacking campsite. The trail follows the ridge with interesting views. We hung out at the sight, reading and fishing. After a lunch of smoked salmon, capers, cream cheese and crackers, the western sky looked like it was set to rain.
We headed back through the woods and to our canoes. At camp we heated up some hot cocoa and butter schnapps. Later we made onion rings. Yum! Some napped, others sat under the tarp enjoying the occasional rain shower and appreciating the quiet.