We spent some time in the Boundary Waters today. The sun was shining brightly, the sky was clear and blue and it was a great day to spend on the wilderness ice.
I wish I could say it was a quiet day on Saganaga Lake in the BWCA but the ice was constantly creaking, groaning and popping. With an occassional gurgle and a rumble like thunder the sounds were non-stop. Add to that the tapping of woodpeckers on the trees and the ravens cawing and it was a noisy afternoon in the BWCA.
There are people who wish winter was over already. I don't think these people have spent a day enjoying the Boundary Waters Canoe Area during the winter. To catch a lake trout through the ice, see a snowshoe hare hop along an island or see icicles hanging beneath granite outcroppings is to appreciate all winter has to offer in the BWCA.
I wish I could say it was a quiet day on Saganaga Lake in the BWCA but the ice was constantly creaking, groaning and popping. With an occassional gurgle and a rumble like thunder the sounds were non-stop. Add to that the tapping of woodpeckers on the trees and the ravens cawing and it was a noisy afternoon in the BWCA.
There are people who wish winter was over already. I don't think these people have spent a day enjoying the Boundary Waters Canoe Area during the winter. To catch a lake trout through the ice, see a snowshoe hare hop along an island or see icicles hanging beneath granite outcroppings is to appreciate all winter has to offer in the BWCA.
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I am home from Florida. Let me know if Gunflint EMT needs another body. I am willing.
Also, sign me up to help with Ham Lake Run.
You are a hard worker, gal. Maybe your daughter should write a Boundary Waters blog for the younger folk - how to survive first canoe trip, bugs, not being able to text, etc.
Jo Ann