A Through-Paddle from Ely to Atikokan
Rod Franz
Quetico is a great place. The Canadians take great care of the area and attempt to maintain the wilderness environment despite a great deal of use of the area. All of the areas we visited were relatively pristine, and this is to the credit of the Canadian Rangers and to the many users of the area who use low impact techniques.
Day 13 (7/19/02) Atikokan to Sioux City
A long drive. Crossing the border at International Falls was kind of interesting,
but we had no difficulties. Fed the boys real food at a steakhouse north of
Sioux City, and they seemed to appreciate it. Arrived Sioux City about dark--9:00pm
or so. The other two crews were already there, and there was a good deal of
conversation and probably a little one-upmanship (our trek was harder than
yours, and that sort of thing).
Day 14 (7/20/02) Sioux City to Salina
Another long drive, but pretty uneventful. Lunch at York, Nebraska, and arrived
Salina mid afternoon. It is hotter here than we are accustomed to, but suppose
we will adjust.
Acknowledgments:
I think it would be appropriate to acknowledge the contribution of the churches
who supported the trip:
Trinity United Methodist in Salina for Sponsoring the Troop.
For Housing:
Albert Lea United Methodist Church, Albert Lea, Minnesota
Virginia United Methodist Church, Virginia, Minnesota
First United Methodist Church, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Without these churches providing nearly free housing for the trip up and back,
the trip would become much more expensive, and perhaps fewer Scouts could
participate. We sincerely appreciate the contributions they make to the success
of the trip.
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Rod Franz
