My wife and I made our first trip that originated from the East in over 30 years and it did not disappoint. We arrived at the put in a couple hours later than planned. We were surprised by the amount of cars parked on the road and we’re concerned about crowds.
We got on the water around 1:30 and we’re immediately impressed with how beautiful the area is. I’m sure Lows is pretty in any season, but on this fall day with the leaves in full color and the lighting just right it was fantastic. Every time we would round a corner or I looked in a different direction I was almost overwhelmed with beauty. I do believe it was not only the prettiest place I had ever paddled but possibly the prettiest place I’ve ever been.
We got over the portage and through the channel and came to campsite 12 at three thirty and decided to stay. It was a great spot, covered with pine needles, big trees and wide open.
This trip was filled with a bunch of firsts. First trip to the Daks, first in a w/c boat, first with an entirely new kit except for one # 4 Duluth pack that contained our sleeping bags, pads, and clothes. It was the first time using pack baskets and we loved them for how easy they made organizing small stuff ease of access. We also had a new stove, a Knico trekker, which was the perfect size and worked great. We also had a new to me campfire tent in like new condition. It was heavier material than the Egyptian cotton one I’ve been using for almost 25 years. It weighs about 7 pounds more but was clean and fresh.
We took a day trip on Sunday hoping to check out the rest of the lake. We made it past site 18 which was fantastic and well into grass pond. My gps said we had almost six miles in and we headed back without making it to Tall Timber’s and the rest of the lake.
We packed up early Monday morning and we’re on the water by 9:00. It was a very successful trip. Everything worked well and there were no crowds and we were surrounded by beauty.
We got on the water around 1:30 and we’re immediately impressed with how beautiful the area is. I’m sure Lows is pretty in any season, but on this fall day with the leaves in full color and the lighting just right it was fantastic. Every time we would round a corner or I looked in a different direction I was almost overwhelmed with beauty. I do believe it was not only the prettiest place I had ever paddled but possibly the prettiest place I’ve ever been.
We got over the portage and through the channel and came to campsite 12 at three thirty and decided to stay. It was a great spot, covered with pine needles, big trees and wide open.
This trip was filled with a bunch of firsts. First trip to the Daks, first in a w/c boat, first with an entirely new kit except for one # 4 Duluth pack that contained our sleeping bags, pads, and clothes. It was the first time using pack baskets and we loved them for how easy they made organizing small stuff ease of access. We also had a new stove, a Knico trekker, which was the perfect size and worked great. We also had a new to me campfire tent in like new condition. It was heavier material than the Egyptian cotton one I’ve been using for almost 25 years. It weighs about 7 pounds more but was clean and fresh.
We took a day trip on Sunday hoping to check out the rest of the lake. We made it past site 18 which was fantastic and well into grass pond. My gps said we had almost six miles in and we headed back without making it to Tall Timber’s and the rest of the lake.
We packed up early Monday morning and we’re on the water by 9:00. It was a very successful trip. Everything worked well and there were no crowds and we were surrounded by beauty.
