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Another good book.

Yes, the Popiel Pocket Fisherman. Promoted on those cheesy late night tv ads.

Thanks sailsman for your thorough explanation about sandbars. I remember being told something similar back in the 1980’s while we were taking a lunch break at a boat launch. A sheriff’s deputy pulled in and told us the authorities were looking for a couple of missing boaters whose boat had been...

This subject seems to be an annual thread each winter. While I like Gamma’s winter training regimen and it seemed to kind of work for me when I was younger but now I need a more focused approach. I just do the activities I like to do anyway - swim laps 3x weekly, hike trails outside year...

Another tip when using the train that I like is put something distinctive on your packs and gear going in the baggage car - we have used flagging tape in 2 different colors on each item. That way you ask for any gear that didn’t come off the train. Also, try to get off the train as quickly as...

Showers are probably available at Allanwater Bridge Resort operated by Johnny Jelinski. We stayed in one of his cabins for a few hours sleep after being dropped off by the train early am before departing on a Kopka Rv trip in 2017.

First two photos from Mike Svob’s book published 2001. The last photo is of a self published book 1999.

Bill, I understand that what you suggest is what some friends have done - contact their guardian angel at home via sat communicator who goes online to look up the pertinent information.

While there is no station at the Armstrong stop, there is a motel-like building owned by the railroad. Armstrong is a stop where the train crews change out so there is always train crew members around. At times we have asked them questions, such how late the train is running, etc and they have...

When in Madison we like to go to the Babcock Dairy Store on Linden Dr on campus. Ice cream and other dairy products available and all are made from the milk of the on campus dairy herd.

Jonah and Clem are happy that their contact info is shared. What we really appreciated in 2024 was Jonah securely storing our vehicles at his house during our trip. And he arranged for us to camp the night before our trip on the reserve.

As Gamma pointed out, it is highly recommended that you join FOW. The cost is minimal and their trip advisors can answer questions about areas they are familiar with. The scope of your proposed trip is massive, the park itself is huge and the greater Wabakimi area is very huge. FOW, the...

The same for Lake Michigan.

When I think of paddling WW I remember what our instructor told us in the late 1970's - kneeling was a good idea and great position for praying.

Probably not relevant to your possible trip, but in 2017 a buddy and I traveled south from the railroad to the Kashisibog and Kopka rivers and on to Lake Nipigon. The Allanwater south of the railroad is not too exciting - in my trip journal I noted for "endless days of paddling endless...

Canoecopia is a great event - lots of boats to look over and talk with the manufacturers and a lot of gear for sale at discounted prices. However, there is no opportunity at the show to test paddle. The show offers many presentations of interest to paddlers. It is a very big show with many...

Yes, they were Beaver canoes made in Missouri for a few years in the late 1970’s into the early ‘80’s. I met a guy from Minnesota a few years ago who took my 40+ year collection of Canoe and Canoe/Kayak magazines. As I recall, he had collected 6 or 7 of them - he was hoping to get at least one...

Packrat, you will be an inspiration for many of us. I am a relative youngster compared to you and hope to be paddling and tripping for two more years when I turn 80.

Erica, if you are ever interested in attending Canoecopia you should request a spot as a presenter. This saga would go over very well with the crowd. You have a real knack for storytelling and I would bet you are even more entertaining in person.

I used to enjoy long distance rides on my bike but have ceased to go for the last 8-10 years - too many distracted and rude drivers. We had a similar incident to what tketcham experienced. While in a pace line on a rural highway, the driver of a tri-axle dump truck passed us and slowed down...