| Have you ever experienced a canoe trip that did not | | | | required in everyday life. |
| have its ups and downs? That is part of the challenge | | | | Then what are the best of canoe camping? First, |
| and the design of canoeing in the wilderness. Overlook | | | | tantalizing smells of cooking over a portable stove, the |
| the tough times and appreciate the opportune times. | | | | mystifying call of a nearby loon, or the spectacular |
| There is nothing like canoeing in the back country with | | | | sunsets and sunrises. Next, the morning dew upon the |
| the quiet, peaceful backdrop of the northern pines and | | | | tent, the lurking fog on the lake as you break camp, a |
| the canoes ripple effects on the lake. | | | | moose and calf arrive at waters edge. How about the |
| The worst part of canoe camping all depends on ones | | | | mysterious Native American pictographs telling stories |
| position and how to deal with the circumstances at | | | | of long ago, the busy beaver building a new home, or |
| hand. These might be some examples that you may | | | | fast running water heard from a portage walking to |
| encounter; daily rains and no chance to dry out, not | | | | the next lake. One of the top experiences, in my mind, |
| being able to find the exact portage, getting lost and | | | | is the incredible night skies of northern lights and star |
| back tracking to get your bearings, windy days making | | | | gazing. |
| it difficult to paddle, pesky mosquitoes and black flies, | | | | Whatever the challenges that the wilderness may own |
| or maybe the unrelenting black bear in camp. | | | | take the bad with the good and roll with it. The best |
| Yes, these are some tough challenges but rest | | | | part is being with family or friends bonding in an |
| assured they are part of the whole image and | | | | environment away from busy schedules. Sharing |
| understanding of canoeing in the wilderness. Tackle | | | | fabulous outdoors exploration by camping, cooking, |
| each situation head on that comes your way. | | | | hiking, fishing, swimming and just relaxing are things |
| Therefore, providing the necessary survival skills | | | | stamped in your memories forever. |