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MontanaMama

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43. I love this.

Mon Jun 12, 2023, 10:48 AM

Jun 2023

Thank you for the post. Wilderness is close to this Montanan’s heart. I live about a mile from the trailhead of the Rattlesnake Wilderness where wolves and grizzly bears roam. These kids have grown up hiking and fishing it. I don’t think they know how fortunate they are. I know they’ll remember this trip forever.

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Has anybody here been to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness? [View all] MontanaMama Jun 2023 OP

the loons are unforgettable GenXer47 Jun 2023 #1

I so hope he hears the loons. MontanaMama Jun 2023 #4

Voices: Common Loon Celerity Jun 2023 #26

My husband and I used to do fly in fishing trips MontanaMama Jun 2023 #47

Haven't been yet, but hope to Easterncedar Jun 2023 #2

Thanks! MontanaMama Jun 2023 #6

I have. mzmolly Jun 2023 #3

Thanks mzmolly. MontanaMama Jun 2023 #9

I've never been to Montana, mzmolly Jun 2023 #32

Yes! Brentos Jun 2023 #5

I guess I'd like to go too! MontanaMama Jun 2023 #10

Yes, many years ago. elleng Jun 2023 #7

Oh my gosh! MontanaMama Jun 2023 #11

He's going to Montana State? ShazzieB Jun 2023 #22

Have not had the pleasure Mme. Defarge Jun 2023 #8

Bookmarking for that literary referral. MontanaMama Jun 2023 #12

If you happen to be a mystery fan Mme. Defarge Jun 2023 #13

Oh I am! MontanaMama Jun 2023 #14

Krueger won the Edgar award for best mystery Mme. Defarge Jun 2023 #16

I've read some of those and loved them! ShazzieB Jun 2023 #23

Sounds like perfect summer reading. I'll check them out, too. Easterncedar Jun 2023 #27

I have a lovely independent bookstore to order from Easterncedar Jun 2023 #28

Thanks for the tip! Easterncedar Jun 2023 #66

It's a beautiful place. True wilderness. Ocelot II Jun 2023 #15

I sent Owen well prepared for mosquitoes. MontanaMama Jun 2023 #18

Black flies are nasty little beasties! ShazzieB Jun 2023 #24

I've been there 3 times. VGNonly Jun 2023 #17

caution regarding ticks. Tetrachloride Jun 2023 #19

Oh man. MontanaMama Jun 2023 #35

use long plastic bags for socks. get a couple dozen from the stores. Tetrachloride Jun 2023 #38

HI MTmama, Prairie_Seagull Jun 2023 #76

Hi P_S MontanaMama Jun 2023 #82

Many times GusBob Jun 2023 #20

I sent him well packed with bug spray! MontanaMama Jun 2023 #36

I have not... 2naSalit Jun 2023 #21

That's my hope. MontanaMama Jun 2023 #37

Should be a great trip for them! 2naSalit Jun 2023 #40

That's the goal. MontanaMama Jun 2023 #49

I'm sure it's the better choice. 2naSalit Jun 2023 #56

Yes, many times. Mister Ed Jun 2023 #25

I'm not 100% sure of the exact point of entry.. MontanaMama Jun 2023 #39

Magic 8 Ball says the picture is unclear... Mister Ed Jun 2023 #52

So question... MontanaMama Jun 2023 #53

Ah, then my guess was correct. Mister Ed Jun 2023 #57

I love these tips. BlackSkimmer Jun 2023 #59

This is wonderful info! MontanaMama Jun 2023 #60

never heard of it. Looks pretty in this youtube BlueWaveNeverEnd Jun 2023 #29

I'll watch that! MontanaMama Jun 2023 #42

there are more videos of the place on youtube. I look up EVERY PLACE on youtube BlueWaveNeverEnd Jun 2023 #50

Thanks for this! moonscape Jun 2023 #46

Many times usajumpedtheshark Jun 2023 #30

I love this. MontanaMama Jun 2023 #43

Yes, it's been about 30 years ago. Beautiful area. Emile Jun 2023 #31

No grizzlies in Minnesota, just black bears NickB79 Jun 2023 #33

These kiddos should do just fine...it will be a bonding experience for sure. MontanaMama Jun 2023 #44

I have not been there but... llmart Jun 2023 #34

Spent Two Weeks In The Boundary Waters Canoeing Fishing & Camping In 1980 MayReasonRule Jun 2023 #41

I can't wait to hear about his trip and see his photos. MontanaMama Jun 2023 #45

Lol, Yep Fishing Is A Must Foraging Can Be Useful As Well - Pancakes & Powdered Eggs Get Old Quickly MayReasonRule Jun 2023 #48

I have camped the area several times and always catch fish for supper. Quiet, yet riversedge Jun 2023 #51

Your post and those of other DUers MontanaMama Jun 2023 #55

My then future son-in-law took my daughter camping there Marthe48 Jun 2023 #54

That's on my bucket list. BlackSkimmer Jun 2023 #58

I will! MontanaMama Jun 2023 #61

45 years ago! progressoid Jun 2023 #62

Oh I hope so. MontanaMama Jun 2023 #63

Yeah, Minnesota does have an insect issue sometimes. progressoid Jun 2023 #64

The Minnesota DNR has just issued a no-campfire order for the BWCA - it's very dry right now. Ocelot II Jun 2023 #65

Been on a 10 day canoe outfitted trip with my dad and loved it, ca. 1963. skip fox Jun 2023 #67

The photos my kiddo brought home MontanaMama Jun 2023 #71

MontanaMama, is he back? There was an accident in the BWCA and it reminded me of this thread. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2023 #68

He is home safe and sound! MontanaMama Jun 2023 #70

Gillis Lake; an 18-year-old man is missing and presumed drowned after his canoe capsized. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2023 #73

Oh no. MontanaMama Jun 2023 #74

Biting flys and mosquitoes are terrible up until Emile Jun 2023 #69

The boys took lots of bug spray MontanaMama Jun 2023 #72

Ya know, we haven't had any mosquitoes due to the hot, and no rain weather........ a kennedy Jun 2023 #77

I didn't know Minnesota was dry too. We're in a extreme drought Emile Jun 2023 #78

I know, totally despise August anyway, and now......we're ALL gonna die of heat related deaths. a kennedy Jun 2023 #79

The mosquitos and black flies were horrific MontanaMama Jun 2023 #80

OMGAWD........wow.....sorry for him. a kennedy Jun 2023 #81

We don't have bugs like that here in the mountains. MontanaMama Jun 2023 #83

Husband canoed it solo years ago shrike3 Jun 2023 #75