Jimbo & ST, Didn't mean to counter your info. I was rushing earlier to met someone and was probably a bit direct. If you only knew about the Namakan River from the bridge crossings at Lady Rapids and Snake Falls, you'd think it was a decked white-water boat trip.

The trip down Quetico River is fine too. Portages are placed where you need them and should be used.

The bit about the EP deadline. I hear more about that here on QJ then I ever experienced from talking to Park Personal directly. Maybe I'll get busted some day cause I'm not moving fast enough and they think I'm a scoff-law (pick a smiley face), or somebodies having a bad day and I catch their wrath. But I haven't met an anal (Barny Fife) type QP ranger yet. BWCA, that's a different story. I have there. Anyway that's why I suggested talking directly to the park office. They're usually pretty cool and just want you to enjoy your trip.

Carry on.  8-)