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Day 41: Poplar Hill Island NFCT campsite on Brassua Lake to The Birches, Moosehead Lake (10.0 miles) – Laurie's Adventures
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Simplicity in all things is the secret of the wilderness and one of its most valuable lessons…sigurd olson. Day 41: Poplar Hill Island NFCT campsite on Brassua Lake to The Birches, Moosehead Lake (10.0 miles). July 31, 2015. July 31, 2015. Morning has broken at my island campsite. Clouds above Brassua Lake add drama to an already majestic vista. I resisted the temptation to be lazy and instead paddled into the wind to sign in at the Rockwood kiosk, before turning and sailing in style down to The Birches&...
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Natural beauty along the NFCT…sharing some of my favorites – Laurie's Adventures
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Simplicity in all things is the secret of the wilderness and one of its most valuable lessons…sigurd olson. Natural beauty along the NFCT…sharing some of my favorites. July 31, 2015. August 1, 2015. First moose of the trip…we enjoyed each other while I ate my scrumptious no-bake cookie on Little Spencer Stream. Canada lilies continue to glorify the river banks. Fascinating fungus being devoured by a slug. Butterflies were in abundance during the Hardscrabble Road portage. August 1, 2015 / 2:57 am. You ar...
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Day 43: The Birches to Big Duck Cove, Moosehead Lake (9.3 miles) – Laurie's Adventures
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Simplicity in all things is the secret of the wilderness and one of its most valuable lessons…sigurd olson. Day 43: The Birches to Big Duck Cove, Moosehead Lake (9.3 miles). August 16, 2015. August 17, 2015. John Willard, owner of The Birches, helped create the NFCT and always cheers me on with my paddling adventures. If you ever visit, be sure to go up for a float plane ride with John and see where you have (or will) paddle from the clouds. TOTAL MILES: 586.5. August 17, 2015 / 1:03 pm. So far so good w...
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Day 40: Lower Narrows on Long Pond to Brassua Island NFCT campsite (16.4 miles) – Laurie's Adventures
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Simplicity in all things is the secret of the wilderness and one of its most valuable lessons…sigurd olson. Day 40: Lower Narrows on Long Pond to Brassua Island NFCT campsite (16.4 miles). July 30, 2015. July 30, 2015. Wow, I am blogging from my tent as dusk falls, determined to post this before it gets dark. This week I’ve had many long, tough days and my body is begging for a rest. Again this afternoon, I was digging deep to keep paddling until I reached camp. TOTAL MILES: 567.2. I look forward to your...
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Faith, family, and friends carry me to the finish line – Laurie's Adventures
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Simplicity in all things is the secret of the wilderness and one of its most valuable lessons…sigurd olson. Faith, family, and friends carry me to the finish line. August 12, 2015. August 12, 2015. On Tuesday, August 11, I paddled into Fort Kent on the St. John River, completing my solo through-paddle of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail in 53 days. I hope to write up the rest of the days, with many photos, while it is all fresh in my mind). 33 thoughts on “ Faith, family, and friends carry me to the...
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Wildlife – Laurie's Adventures
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Simplicity in all things is the secret of the wilderness and one of its most valuable lessons…sigurd olson. Curious baby moose surprised me where the Moose River enters Long Pond, just minutes after paddling for a bit with a family of river otters. Expect the unexpected, whether it’s a parade of loons or a tranquil frog in a Chase Rapids eddy. 2 thoughts on “ Wildlife. March 9, 2016 / 2:06 pm. Is the rudder worth the $? I really appreciate your comments. Thank you! March 10, 2016 / 1:10 am.
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lachandler22 – Laurie's Adventures
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Simplicity in all things is the secret of the wilderness and one of its most valuable lessons…sigurd olson. September 25, 2016. September 25, 2016. Pulled from summer’s grasp into the chilly hands of fall. Our gear, gathered from the jumble of adventures past, rejoices to venture forth just one more time. The lake, discovered by friends who camped there first and generously shared the story of its wild, empty shores. Hotdogs drip, above the glowing coals, beneath the toasting buns, and we eat with gusto.
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Day 42: Rest day at The Birches in Rockwood on Moosehead Lake (only miles for fun) – Laurie's Adventures
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Simplicity in all things is the secret of the wilderness and one of its most valuable lessons…sigurd olson. Day 42: Rest day at The Birches in Rockwood on Moosehead Lake (only miles for fun). August 1, 2015. August 1, 2015. The rest of the day was restful and rejuvenating – swimming, the hot tub, reading, and a trip to Greenville for some shopping and more. I even bought a book to take, which I will surely appreciate on Mud Pond Carry! My food supplies have also filled an extra small dry bag.). This will...
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Another look at the first half of the NFCT in Maine – Laurie's Adventures
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Simplicity in all things is the secret of the wilderness and one of its most valuable lessons…sigurd olson. Another look at the first half of the NFCT in Maine. August 1, 2015. August 1, 2015. Hi Becca and Jess…still grateful you shared your campsite on a stormy night. Paul and Janie Hartman by the Maine guideboat on display along the Oquossuc Carry Rd. Loved these layers of birches along the shore of Flagstaff Lake. Rapids on Little Spencer Stream challenged my endurance. August 1, 2015 / 2:54 am. You a...
