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BWCA Haikus
by Katabata

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 08/18/2024
Entry & Exit Point: Little Indian Sioux River (north) (EP 14)
Number of Days: 5
Group Size: 6
Trip Introduction:
Entry 14. Booked on a frigid day in January and were fortunate to have perfect weather in the BWCA in August! Blue skies every day, highs in the upper 70s, lows in the 50s. No rain. Minimal bugs. 5 stay campsite. Nice day trips hiking Sioux Hustler trail to Devil's cascade and picnic lunches on Heritage and Little Shell lakes. Caught some bass, walleye and perch. Played card games and roasted s'mores. Other than the full moon putting a damper on the night sky and northern lights, it was basically a 5 stay week!
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Entry one-four, go! Two canoes paddle by turtles, down winding river.

Portages we go, Hauling packs, paddles and poles. Makes voyageurs strong!

The cousins carried their canoes 200 rods. They voyageurs now.

What's a perfect site? Great views, tent pads, jumping rock. We hit the jackpot!

Misty morning, coffee Beavers swim by in the bay, Reading on the rock.

Paddle to day hike Sioux Hustler trail to Devil's "Where is your permit?"

The greatest shower is not a shower at home but in a waterfall.

Upper, Lower Pauness lakes, Little Indian Sioux River Heritage, Shell, and Little.

Walleyes, perch, and bass Frogs and toads, and fisher, too. Swans, loons, hummingbird.

We caught many fish with green worms and night crawlers. Fake lures, not so much.

Shades of blue and green, Toads and frogs and eagles flew, Swans honk, loons call, too.

She taught him to play A new card game called cribbage. He skunked her, twice.

She won game of Qwix. Organized toad and frog hunt And had the best cheers.

Reason fifty-three Grandma J won't come with us, "Look what I found, Mom!" (holding a leech, frog, toad, mouse, snake, etc.)

Fishing, swimming, fun Camping, frogging, climbing, fun Fires and s'mores, fun!

Fishing is so fun. Better catch fish for dinner Rather than greenie.

Green trees, blue lakes, sky Only hear the sound of nature. God I love it here.

~Upper Pauness Lake, Lower Pauness Lake, Shell Lake, Heritage Lake, Little Shell Lake

Lakes Traveled:   Upper Pauness Lake, Lower Pauness Lake, Shell Lake, Heritage Lake, Little Shell Lake,