Seymour wrote on Mar 30^th, 2010 at 2:54am:


The road in shouldn't be a problem.  I normally go in Mid-May, and have only seen the road in poor shape a few times and in select spots. Everything from 4 wheel drive pick-ups to compact cars are in the parking lot, so unless there was a especially wet and rainy season, I don't think you'll have a problem.
The Park office would know if there was one.
If you get your permits at the Park office, you don't have too check in at the BH ranger station. The planes do come in there, but if the wind is up, or you don't want to paddle across, you can hug the north shore and paddle east to Quetico river and short portage into Quetico lk.
  There's a little swift as you come into the first portage landing on your right. There's another landing closer to run-out on the right as well.
  That swift can be deceptive! Depending on water levels, it can be an easy paddle up, or you get half way up, and find yourself going backward or worse sideways and over. More than one paddler has been lulled into complacency and taken a dump there.
  If you decide to paddle up, hit it hard and don't stop paddling until you in flat water.  You can also stay on right shoreline, and dependiong on water level, get out and walk you canoe up to first portage.
  Once on Quetico lk, the planes shouldn't be an issue, other than the buzzing sound   Price you pay for a easy trip with small kids.
  I'm sure they would enjoy seeing the seaplanes land and take off, if you've never seen them up close, it's interesting for adults as well.
  Go to PCD link in Inukshuk section and you'll see numerous campsites north of Eden Island. Most would be perfect for a basecamp. There close enough together you can paddle around a little and get the one that suits your needs.
Your going to see other paddlers, but there is enough bays and routes, that you'll still get a nice experience.
  Keep a clean camp, hang or hide your food. There a plenty of bear sign in the area. I saw one of the biggest black bears (cinnamon actually) I've ever seen on the road in. Looked like a small VW running across the road

Mastertangler,

Well, I had a hunch that was what Old Salt was getting to when I made some general comments asking for feedback of historic items, etc. But as a newbie I think and might took it the wrong way. As my reaction was that this was not welcoming to me. Thanks for providing some clarity into the postings.

Thanks Phantomjug, Solotripper and Gene M for the great suggestions, thoughts and trip advice.

Thanks Park1. I will consult my map this evening to look at the option.

Park1,

Any suggestions on tactics crossing Pickerel to Rawn and campsites (islands) along the way. After consulting the map Stanton looks like a great entry point and your route through Rawn Narrows and on looks to be my fav thus far for bringing a lil' guy along!

Thanks