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MontanaMama

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45. I can't wait to hear about his trip and see his photos.

Mon Jun 12, 2023, 10:53 AM

Jun 2023

Two of these five boys have done this trip before with adult chaperones. They were all raised camping and fishing here in MT. It’ll be interesting to hear how the cooking went, however.

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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