The Boundary Waters, your first trip

A million acres of lakes, no motors, no roads. Reserve a permit, rent from an outfitter in Ely, and learn to portage before you need to.

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1. 1 Reserve your entry permit

   They open in January and the popular entry points go fast.

   Marcus did it 21 Jan
2. 2 The International Wolf Center

   In Ely. See the ambassador wolves before you go looking for tracks.

   Marcus did it 11 Jul

   International Wolf Center
3. 3 Rent a Kevlar canoe from an Ely outfitter

   Forty-two pounds is a lot less than seventy on a long portage.
4. 4 Enter at Moose Lake Moose Lake entry point

   Entry point 25: easy lakes, short portages, a good first trip.

   Marcus did it 12 Jul

   Moose Lake
5. 5 Your first portage

   Canoe on your shoulders, pack on your back, one rod at a time.
6. 6 Loons at dusk

   Just listen.
7. 7 A sunrise paddle on a flat-calm lake

   Out before the wind comes up.

   Marcus did it 15 Jul

   Knife Lake

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Jonas Lindqvist2 Feb

Add: bring a recorder. The loons deserve it.

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