Day 3: The Great Paddle

Day three was our most ambitious, a 10-mile canoe journey that took us to Basswood Falls near the Canadian border. The route was challenging but rewarding. The thrill of navigating the waters, combined with the stunning vistas that unfolded around every bend, made the effort worthwhile. At times, we unknowingly crossed into Canada, a testament to how far removed we were from everyday life.

By the time we returned to our campsite, exhaustion had set in. But it was the good kind of tired—the kind that comes from a day well spent in nature. We collapsed into our sleeping bags, the sound of the lake lulling us to sleep.