First I need to agree with Calvin and Hobbs- any time you are awake and outside is great. At a young age I enjoyed spending nights at an old slough on the farm. Fishing was not the draw and still isn't.

In the 90's I criss-crossed BWCA numerous times and did a few trips in the Q. I loved every minute but then I went to WCPP. I am drawn back to WCPP every year because it fits me so well. When I had covered most of the mapped routes I started heading where there were no portages on the map. This stirred my blood so much that I asked Claire if she knew of any areas that might be of special interest. She suggested I look into finding a way to access Irvine Lake, adding that the park was interested in the area and would really appreciate a report on what I found. Well, I found that I really had a passion for exploring like that. Knowing that others would take advantage of my reports added to the desire. I was ready to move on to other waters but this new dimension has kept me enthralled with the solitude and quietness of WCPP.

I have been fortunate and have seen places across the oceans but my heart yearns for the northwoods.