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Enjoying the delightful Page Lake.
Enjoying the delightful Page Lake.
7/13/2019, 51.02911/-94.3667
Johnson Lake and Woodland Caribou await
Johnson Lake and Woodland Caribou await
7/13/2019, 50.98405/-94.19729
Launching into Stan Lake from Johnson Lake.
Launching into Stan Lake from Johnson Lake.
7/13/2019, 50.98399/-94.21377
A long, boggy portage between Crystal and Indian House.
A long, boggy portage between Crystal and Indian House.
7/14/2019, 51.03481/-94.42835
Evening settles over Indian House Lake in this view from our private sandy beach camp.
Evening settles over Indian House Lake in this view from our private sandy beach camp.
7/14/2019, 51.07522/-94.49229
Our camp at the start of the 975m portage towards North Prairie Lake from Indian House.
Our camp at the start of the 975m portage towards North Prairie Lake from Indian House.
7/14/2019, 51.07554/-94.49255
Paddling a long weedy section of creek into Indian House Lake
Paddling a long weedy section of creek into Indian House Lake
7/14/2019, 51.06001/-94.46766
Portaging from Crystal Lake towards Indian House Lake.
Portaging from Crystal Lake towards Indian House Lake.
7/14/2019, 51.0333/-94.41925
A stormy sky over North Prairie Lake from the end of the 975m portage from Indian House.
A stormy sky over North Prairie Lake from the end of the 975m portage from Indian House.
7/15/2019, 51.07543/-94.50431
A very nice campsite in the small lake west of Prairie Lake.
A very nice campsite in the small lake west of Prairie Lake.
7/15/2019, 51.06775/-94.54746
Looking back at Prairie Lake from the hidden start of the 1000m (1100) portage towards Joey Lake.
Looking back at Prairie Lake from the hidden start of the 1000m (1100) portage towards Joey Lake.
7/15/2019, 51.06006/-94.52971
On the 975m portage between Indian House and North Prairie.
On the 975m portage between Indian House and North Prairie.
7/15/2019, 51.0749/-94.4977
The outlet stream leading into Prairie Lake - the 1900m portage runs beside this stream at the end.
The outlet stream leading into Prairie Lake - the 1900m portage runs beside this stream at the end.
7/15/2019, 51.06157/-94.52302
The start of the 1900m portage from North Prairie Lake towards Prairie Lake.
The start of the 1900m portage from North Prairie Lake towards Prairie Lake.
7/15/2019, 51.0715/-94.51246
We got lost temporarily on this section of the 1900m portage into Prairie Lake from North Prairie.
We got lost temporarily on this section of the 1900m portage into Prairie Lake from North Prairie.
7/15/2019, 51.06853/-94.52002
Carrying the canoe through recent burns west of Lightning Lake was a bit of a challenge.
Carrying the canoe through recent burns west of Lightning Lake was a bit of a challenge.
7/16/2019, 51.05445/-94.64868
Carrying the canoe through recent burns west of Lightning Lake was a bit of a challenge.
Carrying the canoe through recent burns west of Lightning Lake was a bit of a challenge.
7/16/2019, 51.06039/-94.65511
On the 800m portage between Prairie and Joey Lake.
On the 800m portage between Prairie and Joey Lake.
7/16/2019, 51.06314/-94.55014
Our campsite on a burned shoreline of the lake south of Poodle.
Our campsite on a burned shoreline of the lake south of Poodle.
7/16/2019, 51.06055/-94.68354
Paddling Lightning Lake. Note only some islands are unburned here.
Paddling Lightning Lake. Note only some islands are unburned here.
7/16/2019, 51.05246/-94.62481
Royd Creek is a bit of a mess.
Royd Creek is a bit of a mess.
7/16/2019, 51.05936/-94.65537
Royd Creek. What more can we say?
Royd Creek. What more can we say?
7/16/2019, 51.05855/-94.65554
The middle of the 800m portage towards Joey from Prairie is boggy.
The middle of the 800m portage towards Joey from Prairie is boggy.
7/16/2019, 51.06308/-94.5534
A somewhat dreary site in Royd.
A somewhat dreary site in Royd.
7/17/2019, 51.05619/-94.76401
Constellation Lake is completely burned .
Constellation Lake is completely burned .
7/17/2019, 51.04949/-94.73742
Paddling Royd Creek west towards Constellation Lake.
Paddling Royd Creek west towards Constellation Lake.
7/17/2019, 51.04782/-94.71545
Portaging from Royd Lake to Kennedy Lake along Royd Creek.
Portaging from Royd Lake to Kennedy Lake along Royd Creek.
7/17/2019, 51.0518/-94.86196
The 275m portage into Constellation Lake is somewhat manky.
The 275m portage into Constellation Lake is somewhat manky.
7/17/2019, 51.04247/-94.72618
The 275m portage into Constellation Lake is somewhat manky.
The 275m portage into Constellation Lake is somewhat manky.
7/17/2019, 51.04215/-94.72644
Our delightful campsite on Donald Lake.
Our delightful campsite on Donald Lake.
7/18/2019, 51.03347/-94.8885
Our delightful campsite on Donald Lake.
Our delightful campsite on Donald Lake.
7/18/2019, 51.03347/-94.8885
Portaging along Royd Creek between Kennedy and Donald lakes.
Portaging along Royd Creek between Kennedy and Donald lakes.
7/18/2019, 51.05121/-94.8636
This section of Royd Creek would not be great in low water.
This section of Royd Creek would not be great in low water.
7/18/2019, 51.0496/-94.87123
Looking down the 220m portage into Hammerhead Lake before the burns came through.
Looking down the 220m portage into Hammerhead Lake before the burns came through.
7/19/2019, 50.98464/-94.82875
The "Noisy" campsite on Hammerhead Lake
The "Noisy" campsite on Hammerhead Lake
7/19/2019, 50.99938/-94.83121
There were hundreds of gulls and terns making a huge racket near camp.
There were hundreds of gulls and terns making a huge racket near camp.
7/19/2019, 51.00171/-94.82969
A lovely falls on the Gammon River near its outlet from Gammon Lake towards Hammerhead Lake.
A lovely falls on the Gammon River near its outlet from Gammon Lake towards Hammerhead Lake.
7/20/2019, 51.00598/-94.79665
A lovely falls on the Gammon River near its outlet from Gammon Lake towards Hammerhead Lake.
A lovely falls on the Gammon River near its outlet from Gammon Lake towards Hammerhead Lake.
7/20/2019, 51.00598/-94.79673
A lovely falls on the Gammon River near its outlet from Gammon Lake towards Hammerhead Lake.
A lovely falls on the Gammon River near its outlet from Gammon Lake towards Hammerhead Lake.
7/20/2019, 51.00549/-94.79733
Burnt shoreline on Gammon Lake.
Burnt shoreline on Gammon Lake.
7/20/2019, 51.01258/-94.79285
Our nice little site on Gammon Lake.
Our nice little site on Gammon Lake.
7/20/2019, 51.00627/-94.75679
Paddling the south arm at the west end of Gammon Lake.
Paddling the south arm at the west end of Gammon Lake.
7/20/2019, 51.00943/-94.79176
Portaging along the Gammon River between Hammerhead and Gammon Lake.
Portaging along the Gammon River between Hammerhead and Gammon Lake.
7/20/2019, 50.99642/-94.80686
Sunset on Gammon Lake from our campsite.
Sunset on Gammon Lake from our campsite.
7/20/2019, 51.00627/-94.75679
The Gammon River and a very dead forest.
The Gammon River and a very dead forest.
7/20/2019, 50.99998/-94.80188
Utter devastation along the Gammon River between Hammerhead and Gammon Lake.
Utter devastation along the Gammon River between Hammerhead and Gammon Lake.
7/20/2019, 51.00376/-94.79974
A nice site on Haven Lake
A nice site on Haven Lake
7/21/2019, 50.92495/-94.80954
Another large camp site on Haven Lake.
Another large camp site on Haven Lake.
7/21/2019, 50.92125/-94.81696
Another well-used site on Haven Lake.
Another well-used site on Haven Lake.
7/21/2019, 50.92125/-94.81696
On the 550m portage into Rostoul Lake from Gammon.
On the 550m portage into Rostoul Lake from Gammon.
7/21/2019, 50.97897/-94.78678
The 500m portage out of Gammon Lake towards Rostoul Lake.
The 500m portage out of Gammon Lake towards Rostoul Lake.
7/21/2019, 51.00344/-94.76232
The island campsite on Rostoul Lake.
The island campsite on Rostoul Lake.
7/21/2019, 50.9644/-94.77265
Lodge on Hansen Lake.
Lodge on Hansen Lake.
7/22/2019, 50.91786/-94.69923
Looking back at a campsite on Hansen Lake.
Looking back at a campsite on Hansen Lake.
7/22/2019, 50.91668/-94.70363
Plenty of flat sites at this camp spot.
Plenty of flat sites at this camp spot.
7/23/2019, 50.9317/-94.42231
The 50m portage from Johnson Lake back up to the parking area.
The 50m portage from Johnson Lake back up to the parking area.
7/27/2019, 50.98361/-94.19721
The Johnson Lake Parking Area.
The Johnson Lake Parking Area.
7/27/2019, 50.98242/-94.19635
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