SPRING 2017
*Spring Lake Trout Circuit-Kangas-p. 4
May trip through Tuscarora/Gillis/Little Saganaga/Gabimichigami-for Lakers
*That Lake Bushwack-Brenton-p. 12
Quetico adventure from Wink Lake into That Lake-for Spring Lake Trout
*Spring Solo-Rhodehamel-p. 18
Man and his dog-alone in late-May on The Man chain route
*All in the Family-Bunton-p. 24
Three generations reflect on a lifetime of great Quetico trips-passing on the passion
*What’s in Your Canoe-Osthoff-p. 30
The definitive BWJ article on what to pack for a wilderness canoe trip and the rationale behind each item. Super-detailed, brand-name advice on the best, proven gear for BWCAW/Quetico trips
*First Trip/Last Trip-Steiner-p. 46
Two couples join up for what promises to be the first trip for one and the very last for the other; Beaver House/Cirrus/Kasakowog/McAlpine/Pickerel route
*Collective Wisdom-Life Lessons Learned in Canoe Country-p. 52
BWJ Field editors do some deep, soul-searching to share what a lifetime on the canoe trails has taught them. It’s about so much more than camping/canoeing/fishing.
*BWCAW Campsite Review-Monthei-p. 70
Polly/Koma/Kawasachong/Square/Kawishiwi Lakes; lots of great camps here
*Twice as Nice-Blazino-p. 81
Family trip to Crooked/Argo/Brent/Willian/Darky/Maligne River. This trip illustrates how much we miss the first time over a canoe route.
*Invasive Species Coming to Canoe Country-Brenton-p. 95
The threat of exotic plants and organisms is very real in Canoe Country, and there are steps each of us can take to minimize their spread into the wilderness.
