This episode previews a 3-5 day route in Voyageurs National Park, shares tips about purifying water, and gets you Trip Center listeners setup for National Parks Week!Trip Overview:3-5 day trip2 lakesAbout 50mi / 80km1 portage, with opportunity to add in anotherLarge lakes and baysWater purification:Go with UVTest well in advanceBring backupsNationa…

Crucial to consider when planning any canoe trip are the portages you’ll encounter and what your team will be able (and willing) to tackle. If your route crosses between lakes, over waterfalls, or around rapids, you should expect to hit the shore and hoist your gear onto your shoulders.Portaging can be a welcome challenge for a lot of canoe tripper…

We heard you when you requested guidance planning routes in our Twitter poll, so episode six covers a favorite of mine: French Lake to Beaverhouse lake in Quetico Provincial Park. For more about visiting the Quetico, its history and personality, check out our third episode.The route in a nutshell:7 day trip6 lakes50 mi or 80 km3 portages260 rods - …

What do you need to consider when you're settling on a canoe?Learn about the bow, stern, hull, gunwales, yoke, the materials that make them, and the way to take care of them.Resources for your planning:https://paddling.com/learn/choosing-the-right-canoe-for-you/ https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/canoe.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Os1…

The bare necessities of life in the canoe wilderness:Long wool socksHiking boots, waterproof and broken-inSynthetic underclothesAthletic T-shirtFull-length, quick-dry hiking pantsSunglasses or sun hatCozy sleeping clothesExtra layers for May or August-September trips (fleece, flannel, wool hat)We take a brief break for Trip Tips: 11 ways to use a b…

We're off to Quetico Provincial Park in the final of our first mini-series, "Knowing Where You're Going." Listen in for an overview of this Canadian park where many canoeists start out.Quetico by the numbers:1.2 million acres15,000 year-old landscape2,000 designated camping sites600+ lakes20,000 annual visitors$20-30 per adult, per nightTune in for…

Voyageurs National Park wilderness has 200 backcountry camping sites and lives just beyond a popular fishing hub! This the 2nd of our 3-episode series, "Knowing Where You're Going," which provides an overview of the parks where many canoeists start out.VNP by the numbers:200,000 acres15,000 year-old landscape200 designated camping sites50,000 annua…

Welcome to 1.1 MILLION acres called the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. This kicks off our 3-episode series, "Knowing Where You're Going," which provides an overview of the parks where many canoeists start out.BWCA by the numbers:1.1 million acres15,000 year-old landscape1,000 lakes and waterways2,000 designated camping sites250,000 annual visitors$10 …