This is my first post, though I have been reading QJ for about ten years.

My wife and I took our son on an 8 day trip to La Verendrye in Quebec in August, 2006.  He had just turned three in June, 2006.

Over the course of the 8 days, we had literally no contact with any other people, even on portages, and saw only a couple of canoes.  We had weather, heard wolves, got leeches (!) and had a GREAT time.  Our son was actively involved in everything we did and has so many wonderful memories of the trip.  Yes, there were certain sacrifices that my wife and I made in terms of our putting our personal interests aside etc.  I feel that is the beauty of doing anything as a family.

For one thing, we moved less than usual.  Still, we did move camp every other day (as opposed to every day as we usually like).  We even portaged our son in the canoe!  The prince had fallen asleep and it was the best, and funniest, option.  He remained asleep the whole time.

Now, he is six (and turning seven), and we have an additional member of our family who will be two in September, 2010.  Tomorrow, we are hopefully acquiring a Quetico permit for this coming August.  It will be our first trip to the BWCA/Quetico since 2002.

We have mixed feelings and some concerns about taking our youngest who wont be two, yet.  Any helpful replies are appreciated.  Otherwise, I'll let everyone know how it goes!

Thanks for reading,
Adam