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BWCA 101
by Hueyav8r

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 07/22/2019
Entry & Exit Point: South Kawishiwi River (EP 32)
Number of Days: 5
Group Size: 8
Part 6 of 6
Our last camp site we were able to get WIFI signal. On Farm lake there are a number of summer homes and cabins. I figured that was the reason we had a strong signal. I checked on the weather from multiple sources, plus contacted a friend back in Indiana to let the outfitter know we were going to be early at the take out. Weather was rough the last night. But we knew it was coming. We heard later that Friday night a Girl Scout troop was struck by lightning during the early hours and were evacuated off. No injuries but a few girls were checked out since they felt the effects of the strike. Friday morning we got up and packed up our wet things and headed out early. I was able to get a notice that a shuttle driver was going to be there since he was about to drop off a couple on their way out. We were off the water early, got back and took a shower at Voyageur North. On our drive out of town we took a detour and visited Voyageur National Park. My co-leader Barb wanted information for a future trip and a stamp for her National Park booklet. The hardest part of the trip was the drive back. We spent the night in Eau Claire WI and then pushed it the rest of the way on Saturday. The BWCA is my happy place. I try to get there each year as long as my legs will let me. Put In/Take Out 47.81 -91.705

~Farm Lake, South Farm Lake

Lakes Traveled:   Farm Lake, South Farm Lake,