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BWCA Trip 2006

In July 2006 we took a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA) in Northern Minnesota. Making the trip were the three of us (Jeff, Rachel, and Laura), plus our nephew Sam. And of course our dog Martha.

Five days before our trip, the huge Cavity Lake Fire started. Our original plans were to camp at Trails End Campground at the end of the Gunflint Trail and then to canoe into Seagull Lake. However, the Cavity Lake Fire caused Seagull Lake to be closed, so we decided to change our plans.

We decided to camp at Crescent Lake Campground for two nights, and then to enter the BWCA at Sawbill Lake. We canoed through Sawbill, Kelso, and camped on Alton Lake for two nights before returning through Sawbill.

Date: 07/18/2006
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Crescent Lake View

Crescent Lake View

Rachel and Martha pose at the beautiful Crescent Lake campground.

Date: 07/19/2006
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BWCA Babe

BWCA Babe

Rachel enjoys the beatiful surroundings.

Date: 07/19/2006
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The Whole Family

The Whole Family

The five of us pose for a picture at our Crescent Lake campground.

Date: 07/19/2006
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Crescent Lake Panorama
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Crescent Lake Panorama

A panorama photo taken from the water's edge at our Crescent Lake campground site.

Date: 07/29/2006
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Crescent Lake Postcard

Crescent Lake Postcard

A postcard-perfect photo of Crescent Lake. I set this one as my desktop wallpaper at work after the trip.

Date: 07/19/2006
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Martha - Water Dog

Martha - Water Dog

Martha had a great time chasing balls (and any other thrown object) into the water.

Date: 07/19/2006
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Sam in the BWCA

Sam in the BWCA

It was really fun to have Sam along on this trip.

Date: 07/19/2006
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Sam Pondering

Sam Pondering

A nice picture of our nephew Sam.

Date: 07/19/2006
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Sam & Laura Eating Lunch

Sam & Laura Eating Lunch

Sam & Laura eat some lunch at our campsite.

Date: 07/19/2006
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Sam & Laura Playing

Sam & Laura Playing

Sam & Laura enjoyed playing in the pine needles at the campsite.

Date: 07/20/2006
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Watchdog Martha

Watchdog Martha

We had to keep Martha tied up since there were other people camping at the campground. She didn't like that too much.

Date: 07/20/2006
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Martha Takes a Break

Martha Takes a Break

Martha got pretty dirty on this trip, but it was easy to get her cleaned off...just throw something in the water!

Date: 07/20/2006
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More Playing

More Playing

Sam & Laura really kept each other busy playing all around the campsite.

Date: 07/20/2006
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Making a

Making a "Nest"

Sam & Laura were proud of a little "nest" they made out of pine needles.

Date: 07/20/2006
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Cavity Lake Fire Effects

Cavity Lake Fire Effects

In the evening, the smoke from the nearby Cavity Lake fire made for some pretty skyscapes.

Date: 07/20/2006
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Another Classic BWCA View

Another Classic BWCA View

This is another "classic" BWCA type of photo, with the leaning tree in the foreground and the beautiful lake and sky in the back.

Date: 07/20/2006
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BWCA Reflections

BWCA Reflections

A neat reflection of the sky in the waters of Cavity Lake.

Date: 07/20/2006
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Playing With Wood

Playing With Wood

The kids seemed to have no trouble finding things to play with.

Date: 07/20/2006
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