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I have a super cheap chinesium stove from Amazon. I have used it alot with zero issues. https://a.co/d/8ibc4Sq Basically this stove. Frying some trout

We have actually moved twice in the last four months! I now have stuff in three locations! The ability to paddle year round is great. We still only have the Coleman here. Hopefully soon I can bring the other canoes over.

Evening paddle: Ducks, Eagles and a Crappie

https://www.facebook.com/share/16aFesYF6h/ Here is nice example.

Loomis Lake Wa

The money generated from paying campers does not equal the cost to maintain and repair the damage caused by a few scumbags. It can be difficult to "evict" non-paying tenants. This is the county's solution; turn it in to a day use park with the ability to reserve the whole park for large groups.

Welcome @tileguy. That looks like a sturdy setup!

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The Yellow Pond Lillies are starting to bloom. Interesting interaction between 3 Bald Eagles. They were very vocal.

I like to use a dry bag full of water and a Chiweenie.

Island Lake, Long Beach Washington

If you are coming through the North Cascades, Diablo and Gorge Lakes can be day paddled. Diablo has boat in campsites as well. Ross Lake will tempt, but you really won't have time. Campsites can be difficult to obtain during the busy season, but you may have luck when you are in the area. The...

This trip has been on my radar for awhile. I have been on a lot of this stretch of river in a jet boat.