knaflec

I don't have anything for you per se as far as your destination but rather consider this.........

It has been my experience that new people to canoe country will generally take their cues from the leader (uh, that would be you ;) ). They don't know the fishing should be better, the bugs less intense, the campsites less crowded etc. etc. so it is counterproductive to point those things out.

There is an old saying which is simple but profound when bringing newbies to canoe country......."Don't worry, be happy" :)

"Fake it to you make it" is one of my pet sayings. Practice your fake smile in the mirror until you have it down and then keep it plastered on your face the entire trip.............(actually it is only fake for about 20 minutes then it becomes real as your mind gets the message it's supposed to be happy.....hence the saying "fake it till you make it"  :D ).

Good advice......it works. I have to do it almost every weekend. People walk by me and smile and I think "what the heck is she smiling at" and then I remember that I'm smiling ;D. In business you do what you have to do I guess. Nobody going to buy anything from a grump.