Does canoeing northern areas reduce the luster of the southern areas?

[Alan Gage]

I'd still like to do some paddling in the States, I really hope I can work it out to quit working one of these days.

Every time I drive to Canada I wonder how Canadians perceive the US/Canada border. To Americans there is the lure of the north as we head to that climate of chilly weather and skinny trees. To many Americans is seems like the end of the world.

But to Canadians it's the southern border and every time I cross into Canada I expect to see fake palm trees and tiki shacks selling pina coladas as Canadians enjoy the balmy southern border.

Do Canadians travel to Minnesota and Wisconsin to escape the harsh climate?

Alan

 

[memaquay]

No idea, lol. I'd like to explore the warm States, particularly today as we get slammed with the biggest snow storm in a few years.

 

[Gamma1214]

I've now done a couple of trips North and hope to do quite a few more. Having gone South as far as South Carolina, I am also looking forward to seeing more there too.

Getting away from people seems to be much easier North of the border but spending the winter prowling swamps is very appealing.

Might become the preferred tripping area when my ability to portage declines.

 

[PortageW/Cerberus]

No doubt about it for me. The solitude, quietness, no anxiety about finding an open campsite, wildlife not seen further south and things that are hard to put into words. Bush whacking across WCPP years ago I walked up on a ten star campsite. Five inches of lichen covered the open rock segments. Buried in the lichen I found an old fire ring and inside was a bush crafted billy can for making the tea. I estimated it sat there 50 plus years and no one had come by. No I can't see myself anywhere else.

I had a similar experience in WCPP last year...it's addictive being the first person on a lake in 30, 50, 70+ years.
Entire lakes of fish who have never seen a lure! Which means that even I have a chance to catch them...

 

[lowangle al]

I tripped in Alaska for almost 35 years. There were wolves, grizzly bears, and BUGS and the fishing was amazing. It hasn't diminished my enjoyment of tripping in less "wild" places. In fact the opposite may be true. The beauty and generally easier trips I've been doing lately, makes it harder to go back to a mosquito infested remote area where I can get eaten by a grizzly. I don't plan on giving up on northern trips yet, but that desire doesn't diminish my enjoyment of the southern trips.

My last two trips in the Adirondacks, one last fall and the other in the spring, were among the most enjoyable I have ever done.

I should add that my Adirondack trips have been in the shoulder season when there were no crowds.

 

[Keeled Over]

I tripped in Alaska for almost 35 years. There were wolves, grizzly bears, and BUGS and the fishing was amazing. It hasn't diminished my enjoyment of tripping in less "wild" places. In fact the opposite may be true. The beauty and generally easier trips I've been doing lately, makes it harder to go back to a mosquito infested remote area where I can get eaten by a grizzly. I don't plan on giving up on northern trips yet, but that desire doesn't diminish my enjoyment of the southern trips.

My last two trips in the Adirondacks, one last fall and the other in the spring, were among the most enjoyable I have ever done.

I should add that my Adirondack trips have been in the shoulder season when there were no crowds.

Yup - the ADK's are good for me in April and October, and by October, I mean the end. First half of October is waaayyy to busy.