August 28, 2011
Read MoreFive Star Campsite
I had another opportunity to spend three days in the beautiful Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Our son Adam and a friend of ours Paul Wannarka accompanied me to Clearwater Lake where we camped in what all of us considered a five star campsite. It was ideal conditions for canoe camping. Calm waters with temperatures in the 70’s during the day and 60’s at night.Foggy Morning on Clearwater Lake
Each morning we had fog covering parts of the lake creating awesome photo opportunities. The loons were gathering for their migration south so we were serenaded with wails and tremolos each morning and evening. We even had a barred owl that visited our campsite both nights. They have such a distinctive call.Mountain Lake Overlook West View
The third day we hiked up to the second overlook on Mountain Lake that gives you a view to the west. As we were standing there overlooking the lake we noticed something swimming about a mile away. It turned out to be a deer that swam across the bay. For a deer to swim that far we thought it must have been pursued by wolves.Watap Lake Overlook
A two mile hike along the top of a pine covered ridge brings you to the top of a rocky cliff overlooking Watap Lake. The hike is rugged but the views are worth the work. We saw lots of bear and moose sign while hiking the top of the ridge but didn't come face to face with either.