This is the first in the two-book series covering the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Offered are descriptions of nearly 200 miles along the Canadian border and over 1200 miles of canoe routes through some of the most beautiful country in the world. This book describes several routes from each of 28 entry points, covering distance, portages, difficulty, and Fisher maps needed. This volume comes with a 4-color foldout map of the region covered.
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A "Must Have" for planning your next BWCA trip,
By Randy C Clough (Burnsville, MN USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Boundary Waters Canoe Area: The Western Region (Paperback)
I have canoe camped in the BWCA since 1971 and have found previous editions of this guide essential for my trip planning. This well-written, newly-revised edition is even better. It contains the latest information on obtaining a permit for entry into the area as well as general information regarding the destructive storm that swept through the BWCA on July 4, 1999. The 2000 edition is slightly larger in size and with bigger print is easier to read. It is also about 70 pages longer than the previous book. The author has changed the format of the route numbers to better correspond to the entry points, making it easier to relate the two. There are updated photos throughout the book and some route recommendations have been changed. This edition is full of information to make your trip planning into the western region of the BWCA easy. It allows you to choose routes based on your physical ability (easy to rugged), fishing desires (it lists type of fish in 185 western region lakes), scenery (waterfalls, pictographs), time constraints (suggested routes for over 50 2-8 day trips), etc. It tells you how to reach each entry point and one of my favorite statistics, the popularity rank of each entry point (I like to find solitude as quickly as possible). This is trip planning guide, and does not provide detailed camping "how to" information, although the author refers you to reliable books on this subject. I recommend it and am planning to purchase the revised eastern region edition as soon as it is available.
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This review is from: The Boundary Waters Canoe Area: The Western Region (Paperback)
I'ts hard to imagine going on a trip to the BWCAW without the appropriate Robert Beymer book. I refer to his books constantly when planning a trip, at the campsite, and even on the water; it never leaves my fanny pack except to be read. His information is clear and accurate (some of the rules have since changed). I even think his prose is pretty good. Highly recommended!
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The definitive guide for outdoor enthusiasts,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Boundary Waters Canoe Area: The Western Region (Paperback)
Now in a thoroughly updated and revised sixth edition, Boundary Waters Canoe Area: Western Region continues to be the definitive guide for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to enjoy a land of beautiful landscapes and wildlife. Veteran travel writer and outdoorsman Robert Beymer provides details on 27 entry points in the western part of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and includes important information on the length of time needed to complete each trip, distances and difficulty of each trip, number of lakes, rivers and portages encountered; and the maps required. Boundary Waters Canoe Area: Western Region is enhanced with a four-color pullout map and is a "must" for canoeists, anglers, vacationers, and hunters seeking to enjoy what this unique and remarkable country have to offer.
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THE BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS IS PARADISE FOR THE wilderness paddler. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
numbered lakes, lining your canoe, primitive management area, portages this day, early start this day, many other paddlers, portage starts, first long portage, winter portage, portage crew, final portage, early summer anglers, sheltering shoreline, line your canoe, several nice sites, most popular entry points, competent paddlers, several nice campsites, longest portage, shorter portages, portage landing, few motorboats, next portage, two short portages, charred evidence Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Trout Lake, Echo Trail, Moose Lake, Lac La Croix, Basswood Lake, South Kawishiwi River, Moose River, Bald Eagle Lake, Lake One, Little Gabbro Lake, Snake River, Fall Lake, Loon Lake, Mudro Lake, Isabella Lake, Snowbank Lake, Agnes Lake, Burntside Lake, Gull Lake, Knife Lake, Pocket Lake, Quadga Lake, Clear Lake, Clearwater Lake, Lake Two New!
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THE BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS IS PARADISE FOR THE wilderness paddler. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
numbered lakes, lining your canoe, primitive management area, portages this day, early start this day, many other paddlers, portage starts, first long portage, winter portage, portage crew, final portage, early summer anglers, sheltering shoreline, line your canoe, several nice sites, most popular entry points, competent paddlers, several nice campsites, longest portage, shorter portages, portage landing, few motorboats, next portage, two short portages, charred evidence Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Trout Lake, Echo Trail, Moose Lake, Lac La Croix, Basswood Lake, South Kawishiwi River, Moose River, Bald Eagle Lake, Lake One, Little Gabbro Lake, Snake River, Fall Lake, Loon Lake, Mudro Lake, Isabella Lake, Snowbank Lake, Agnes Lake, Burntside Lake, Gull Lake, Knife Lake, Pocket Lake, Quadga Lake, Clear Lake, Clearwater Lake, Lake Two New!
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- Snake River (Steck-Vaughn Adventure Collection) by Judy Katschke on page 223, page 230, and page 245
- Basic Essentials Camping, 2nd (Basic Essentials Series) by Cliff Jacobson in Front Matter
- Chased By The Light by Jim Brandenburg in Front Matter
- Reflections from the North Country (Fesler-Lampert Minnesota Heritage) by Sigurd F. Olson in Front Matter
- Introduction to Paddling: Canoeing Basics for Lakes and Rivers by American Canoe Association in Front Matter
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- Backpacker Life List: The 50 Ultimate Hiking Adventures (Backpacker Magazine) by Editors of Backpacker Magazine on page 60
- Paddle Sports (Discovery Travel Adventures) by Beth Geiger in Back Matter
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