Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Listening Point - General Discussion :: 12 month camping plan
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pamonster |
I went soft last year too....bought a camper. Though it was exponentially easier with an infant.... |
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lundojam |
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DrBobDg |
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OgimaaBines |
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bobbernumber3 |
January - Whisker Lake Wilderness February - Bittersweet Lake Wilderness March - Tuscarora Lake, BWCA April - Lake Nineteen, Hiawatha Natl Forest May - Vance Lake, Big Island Lake Wilderness June - Saganagons Lake, Quetico and Duncan Lake, BWCA July - Siskiwit Lake, Isle Royale National Park August - Grand Island, Munising, MI September - Timber Lake, Ottawa National Forest to do: October - Craig Lake State Park November - Sylvania Wilderness December - Pretty Lakes Quiet Area, Lake Superior State Forest I found it challenging to come up with 12 different places within reasonable distance with fishing potential where I wanted to go camping in a tent. This winter, I will put together a short trip summary with more photos. |
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canucanu2 |
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bobbernumber3 |
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DrBobDg |
That link is to my boy scout website where I put that map in....Those are reservable sites |
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butthead |
It would be difficult to come up with a better list. butthead |
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mrgreen |
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Laketrout58 |
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bobbernumber3 |
Here is my plan for 2015. January__________Nicolet NF - Whisker Lake Wilderness February_________Little Bay De Noc March 6 wkend?___BWCA - Tuscarora Lake April____________Hiawatha NF - Lake Nineteen May 30 -June 6___Quetico June_____________Big Island Lake Wilderness - Twilight Lake Jul 27 week______Isle Royale August__________Grand Island - Munising September_______Elroy-Sparta Trail October_________Craig Lake November________Sylvania Wilderness December________Porcupine Mountains - Mirror Lake |
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2old4U |
I have just two trips planned...Sag in June and Colorado in September. Last spring I went soft and built a cabin, so I think my tent's days are numbered now. |
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walllee |
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OldFingers57 |
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BWPaddler |
Good bucket list goal!! |
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gkimball |
Backpacked into the Porkies in the early 1980's and camped in some old growth white pines. Those were some of the most beautiful trees I have ever seen. Looking forward to trip reports. p.s. How do you have enough time to do this? Help us out with some advice! |
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bobbernumber3 |
quote gkimball: "p.s. How do you have enough time to do this? Help us out with some advice!" Six or seven of these places are only about an hour's drive away, so I am planning to do these with just a weekend trip. I am heading out Friday for the January - Whisker Lake Wilderness trip. I plan to change February from Bay de Noc to Bittersweet Lake Wilderness based on DrBobDg's suggestion. |
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NotLight |
I'm dedicating all my time over the next 12 months to my job. I'm lucky, I love my job (may be a fleeeting emotion). So I bought two powerful bike lights at the REI fall sale, and a new headlamp from REI outlet. My 2015 goal is canoe, bike, or ski from my house in one direction until about midnight or so, and then call my wife crying for a ride home. Hoping to do this once a week after work, weather permitting. It's not Denali, but it's what I can do. |
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OldFingers57 |
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butthead |
Lots of camping options. Go to the Primitive link. butthead |
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awbrown |
quote bobbernumber3: "The plan for Craig Lake is to canoe, fish, and camp. I want to get in there ahead of the snow while the road is still driveable. I have only been there once for a day of paddling and really enjoyed it. That was in early spring and there were still ice flows on the lakes. In making my 2015 plan, this was an easy call to put onto the list!" I like your plans......I do a lot of my "adventures" in the UP of Michigan and northern Wisconsin, simply because it's much closer to me then BWCA. If I'm short on time, that's where I head, primarily on long weekends. I love Sylvania, Craig Lake, Big Island Lake, Hiawatha, etc. All are easily accessible, under utilized and unique in their own ways. Big Island Lake Craig Lake Sylvania |
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bobbernumber3 |
quote DrBobDg: "check out bittersweet lake wilderness area in the northern highlands American legion state forest since you appear to live in this area of the country... way pretty area... road almost as interesting as the one to craig lake sp." Thanks for the recommendation! I will add this to my potential list. I live in Gladstone, MI so this would not be too far out of range. I need to verify if camping is allowed. This DNR website indicates camping is a prohibited activity. Bittersweet Lake Wilderness but I also see a map showing reservable campsites?? campsite map Looks like a great place to check out! |
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bobbernumber3 |
Here is a link to my Trip Report |
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Sandman2009 |
Beautiful Brookie! |
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rtallent |
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bfurlow |
Good luck! Sounds like 1 down and 11 more to go? |
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Frenchy19 |
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