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Monthly Archives: May 2010
May 30, 2010–St. Paul, MN
A beautiful day on the river, though without benefit of a good current due to the dams. Continued to pass luxurious homes along the banks. Made our final portage around 10am, and was much relieved to know I will no … Continue reading
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May 29, 2010–Goodin Island
Departed camp early to make the most of favorable conditions, which I had the bulk of the day. The river is wide and generally deep, however when it is divided by islands it becomes shallow with many riffles, thus I … Continue reading
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May 28, 2010–Putnam’s Pasture
I find I am able to keep nearly my original pace, despite the use of only one fin; though I am now obliged to paddle twice as fast, the drive offers half the resistance. The portage around Blanchard Dam was … Continue reading
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May 27, 2010–Pike Creek Camp
A great many beaver populate this section of the river. Also seen in many numbers were the whitetail deer: thirteen doe in total. Traveled by the site of Old Crow Wing, once a settlement along the river, and a prosperous … Continue reading
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May 26, 2010–Baxter Camp
Very chilly last night, in the 40s, for which I was not prepared, having left my woolens in the kayak and consequently slept fitfully. When I rose to make coffee and fry the homemade potato sausage purchased in Aitkin, a … Continue reading
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May 25, 2010–West of Aitkin
Enjoyed breakfast at a café in Palisades before setting out. Though quite hot, the day was perfect and I made the 31 miles to Aitkin without incident. The river is now high enough that I encountered no obstacles and was … Continue reading
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May 24, 2010–Palisade, MN
Weather generally fair today. It became quite hot in the afternoon and any exposed skin is now red. Faced down numerous 20-30 mph gusts along the way, which often sent down cascades of whirling maple seeds. During moments of calm … Continue reading
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May 23, 2010–Near Ms. Keto Camp
Made excellent progress this morning, nearly 5 mph. The convergence of the Prairie River has nearly doubled the flow of water, making for a deeper channel and more rapid current. There still is the occasional hazard in the water. It … Continue reading
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May 22, 2010–Blackberry Camp
Upon rising I was served a delicious breakfast of fried pike by my genial neighbors. They also furnished me with a new fishing rod and reel at a reasonable cost, my original one having been lost somewhere in the rapids … Continue reading
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May 21, 2010–Lake Pokegama Dam
Began the day at a healthy clip. After some experimentation with my seating arrangement I believe I have arrived at an agreeable configuration, whereby the bulk of the work is done by my legs rather than my back. This allowed … Continue reading
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