| The blueberries and raspberries were in season and grow everywhere in this region. Needless to say they were part of every meal. |
| Watching the full moon rise over Adams Lake. |
| I followed this curious Mink for 20 minutes one evening as it patrolled the riverbank for food. |
| The view from my camp on Adams Lake. |
| I saw more Loons this trip then I have on any previous trip. Although, their haunting calls were surprisingly absent most evenings. Being later in the season they've become use to seeing paddlers and are quite tame. |
| Fog on Adams Lake during an early morning departure. |
| Flower at my camp on Malberg Lake. |
| Rapids along the Kawishiwi River during a gloomy and windy afternoon. |
| Beaver swimming across a fog covered lake. |
| A Bald Eagle finds food along the Kawishiwi River. Bald Eagles don't acquire their white head and tail feathers until the fourth or fifth year. This one looks like it's just starting to grow in. |
| A slow shutter speed blurs the water of the Kawishiwi River. |
| The sun comes out and the winds calm after an evening shower. |
| Mergansers search the shoreline for food. |
| A Water Lilly grows near the portage to Beaver Lake. |
| Near camp on Kawasachong Lake. |
| This spot became my lunchroom for the two days I was in the area. Oatmeal tastes so much better when you have a view like this :) |
| Cedars along the Kawishiwi River. |
| Early morning fog on Malberg Lake. |
| Unfortunately all trips must eventually come to an end... |
| My last evening in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. |
| All images copyright 2010 - Todd Palmquist Photography |
| A typical BWCA morning. |
| Loons hunting at dawn. |
| Gear weight and trip statistics: |
Canoe 38 lbs.
Gear pack 43 lbs.
Food pack 31 lbs.
Camera case 17 lbs.
No. of days 10
Total distance 44.35 miles
Average speed 2.1 mph.
Max. speed 5.2 mph. (during a rare tailwind)
Gear pack 43 lbs.
Food pack 31 lbs.
Camera case 17 lbs.
No. of days 10
Total distance 44.35 miles
Average speed 2.1 mph.
Max. speed 5.2 mph. (during a rare tailwind)
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| Fog on Malberg Lake. |
| Calm morning along the Kawishiwi River. |
| Granite cliffs on Adams lake. |
| The original plan was to loop through the remote interior portions of the BWCA on the Frost and Louse rivers in search of moose. Unfortunately, due to high winds and a stolen portage yoke, I was unable to travel that far. I opted instead to wander the area of the Kawishiwi River north to beautiful Adams Lake and back again to my starting point on Kawishiwi Lake. To my disappointment I saw no moose. Luckily, I was presented with many wonderful scenes and an experience I will always remember. |
| 10 - day solo trip along the Kawishiwi River System |
| Large boulders in Kawishiwi Lake. |
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| Kawishiwi River |
| White-tailed Deer on the shore of Malberg Lake. |
| Foggy sunrise on Adams Lake. |
| Blurry photograph of a Black Bear in Malberg Lake. |
| Cloud reflections on Malberg Lake. |
| Rocky shoreline along Beaver Lake. |
