Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Best lakes for a trip while pregnant
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Twins87 |
And even though it is far from a town, there is an outfitter with store and staff on site in case you need assistance with anything. Congrats and welcome to the board! |
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carmike |
Maybe Romance (or Neglige?) to acknowledge what got you in this trouble in the first place? If morning sickness is bad, maybe Green? Parent Lake seems like an obvious choice. My wife and I just had our first child. It's been (mostly) amazing, wonderful, etc., so definitely don't choose Disappointment. Oh, and congratulations! |
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UPspream |
I'm currently 11+ weeks pregnant (with my first pregnancy and child), and have my heart set on continuing our BWCA trip this year. I'll be 17 weeks when we want to go on our trip. I did read some previous posts on the messageboard, which eased some concerns about water and food. My nausea is starting to get better, and I'm getting a little more energy. I'm confident my crew (3 others) will be patient and pick up any of my slack. I'm not really concerned with that part. And my OB said, "go for it", especially since we've been and know the drill. What I am looking for are lake options, as I'm still a little cautious. I'm thinking we skip portages this year for less carrying responsibilities (yet, maybe still have access if I'm up for day trips). We'd still like something secluded, and on a non-motorized lake so we can paddle and fish. But I'd like to get back to the car and or a close community/ ranger station if, god forbid. we needed to. Fall Lake, Birch Lake, Sawbill Lake all sound nice and like a good back up, but seem like they will be so busy, and allow motorized boats! Our first trip we stayed on Kawishiwi, which we are considering going back to, it's the style of lake that we were able to park and just paddle to a campsite, but it'd be nice to find something different, and maybe a little closer to a ranger station. TIA for advice and suggestions! |
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andym |
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inspector13 |
FYI. Sawbill Lake is not a motor lake and has campsites that allow for a sense of seclusion. Although it may be some distance from the ranger station/Hwy 61, Sawbill Outfitters and the USFS campgrounds are right there on the far south end of the lake. |
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bobbernumber3 |
Sorry. I just can't control myself sometimes. Welcome to the board (couple months). |
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Michwall2 |
I like the LIS idea. Beautiful waterfalls, and it has nice day trip possibilities. There may be one or two beaver dams to pull over on the LIS River. It is still quite a drive from town. Couple of other to consider: I would reconsider Sawbill Lake (Entry 38). As previously mentioned, Sawbill Lake is not motorized. The Sawbill trail has been upgraded to asphalt for considerable distance making the drive much easier. The portages off Sawbill to either Kelso or Alton Lake are super easy and short. You would also have very good day trip options from here (Fire Lakes to the east and Beth Lake to the west.). I would grab a site on the north end of Sawbill or Kelso for solitude. Another choice in that area is Baker Lake (Entry 39). Very short portages to Kelly Lake with several campsites to choose from. Another very flat portage from Kelly to Jack (visit the abandoned mine here). Nice peninsula site on Jack. Some people have had good luck with moose sightings here. The only drawback here is a lack of day trip possibilities. You might also consider an entry off the Gunflint to the east. Some nice lakes there that would not be much more of a paddle out and drive to town than from either LIS or Sawbill. Congrats again and have a great trip! |
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lindylair |
E Bearskin entry, paddle across this lake to the southern and easy 52 rod portage into Alder Lake. This is a pretty lake with 7 campsites and short portages to a few more quiet lakes. Not far from a long walk across a portage trail to Johnson Falls which is a beautiful area. E Bearskin entry (but get permit for 66 Crocodile River), paddle about 35 minutes to the 100 rod portage on the south shore to Crocodile Lake. Croc is a dead end lake with 4 campsites and thus tends to be pretty quiet. Pretty lake with excellent fishing for walleyes and large perch. While the portage is what I would call "moderate" due to some elevation gain, if your helpers would be willing to carry the load it would be a nice walk for you. On the scale of seclusion vs. distance from the vehicle this one is high on the list, never more than a few hours or less from the entry. EP 40 Homer Lake - there are 3 sites on Homer Lake, two of which are actually outside of the BWCA, one very nice island site. Or take two very short and easy portages (21 and 13 rods) into Vern Lake. Set up camp in the mid lake site on the north shore if available and you will be across the lake from the mouth of the Vern River. This is a really nice daytrip, very scenic and with great fishing. The whole area is very nice and tends to be pretty quiet. John Lake is a remote and pretty area with a very short paddle to camp. Enter at Little John an canoe across the lake and through the small riffle (might have to get out and walk the canoe through depending on water levels) and you are on John lake with 3 campsites to choose from. In camp within 30 minutes from put in but this one is a long drive from civilization, about 65 miles from Grand Marais. Great daytrip options on the Royal River. Whatever you decide, have a great trip, and congrats! |
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prettypaddle |
Once the nausea wears off and some of the exhaustion too, being pregnant gets a lot easier. Have fun and stay hydrated! Also, be prepared to become super familiar with the trail to the throne :) |
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TuscaroraBorealis |
Here's why. :) |
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