Shell Lake June 2021
by SEMNFLYGUY
Trip Type:
Paddling Canoe
Entry Date:
06/10/2021
Entry & Exit Point:
Little Indian Sioux River (north) (EP 14)
Number of Days:
5
Group Size:
4
Trip Introduction:
June 2021 Trip to Shell Lake
My wife and I do a lot of hiking in state and national parks. The deal has always been she will do anything outside as long as there is a shower and bed at the end of the day. When my son and I got back from our 2020 trip she surprised me by saying she wouldn’t mind going with us in 2021! Thus began the search for a good reintroduction to the BWCA for her - she had been a couple times 20 years ago before we met. Shell lake was chosen for a nice balance of potential quiet, reasonable portages, and options along the way. In addition to myself and my wife, our 21 year old daughter and 23 year old son came along for the fun. We all had a great trip and my wife is excited to return!
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Day 1 of 5
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 Day 1 and 2 - Ely We did a lot of things differently on this trip. I have been doing BWCA trips out of Ely since 2005. In the excitement to get into the wilderness and the need to get home, I had never taken the time to visit any of the Ely attractions. This year we went up two days before our entry date to leave time to experience Ely. We enjoyed a comfortable two nights at Adventure Inn. The two bedroom kitchen suite worked perfectly for our family. While in Ely we visited Kawishiwi Falls, the International Wolf Center, and the Dorothy Molter Museum. Each is definitely worth planning some extra time in Ely to experience. 
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