I do an annual Q trip, but have never entered the park from the south. A goal on Day 1 is to get as deep into the park as the conditions allow, and we usually are disciplined enough to not fish along the way on Day 1 as we approach what we think are better fishing waters.

If we wanted to take a tow to Washington Island or that area, do we have to check in at Prairie Portage or can we just get an RABC? Do we have to stop for customs on the way out? When entering from the west using a towboat, we stop at Sand Point on the way in, and customs gets done at the dock during the tow in.

When we entered the Falls Chain, we stopped at the ranger cabin on the way in, but not on the way out. I can't remember the specifics and would appreciate if you all would help me clear this up. Thanks.