Tallmadge Church of God

The Tallmadge Church of God from Tallmadge, Ohio, recently brought a youth group to the BWCA for a canoe trip. They spent two nights camping at the Okontoe campground and then started a BWCA canoe trip from Clearwater Lake. This picture is from one of their day trip hikes to Magnetic Rock. As you can see, the Magnetic Rock was effected by the Ham Lake Fire. They took advantage of every minute of their time here and visited Honeymoon Bluff, Eagle Mountain and Johnson Falls. The group was lead by Doug and Susan Walters.

While on vacation at Clearwater Lodge several years ago, Susan wrote this poem about a hike to Rove Lake for fishing. This was Susan's first experience with a portage.

There once were two girls with a wish.

On Rove Lake they wanted to fish.

'It's only a mile!" he said with a smile.

And so, off they went with a skip.

Each had a pole in hand,

As they traipsed up & down on the land.

How long will it be? The lake I can't see.

They exclaimed with a very loud pant.

It seemed they would never arrive.

Should they quit or should they just strive.

Push on to the goal, over just one more knoll.

Their faith they had to revive.

They learned a good lesson that day.

Whethr in hardship or just in play,

You must persevere in the face of retreat.

And remember to pray all the way.

The girls did not get their wish.

Alas there were no fish.

For the prize that they sought,

Could not be caught.

There would be no tasty dish.

But the gem they did find,

A most unusual kind,

Was the growing of strength.

When at the end of their length,

They perservered to the end of the line.

This tale has a fine ending.

Good news these girls are sending.

When your faith is sincere

You can pray, persevere!

Though your journey, it seems never ending.

Large Northern

Erik Danielson and Ed Zlonis were fishing on their days off when Erik caught this northern on a mid-Trail Lake. It is 41 inches long and 21 lbs. Erik is holding the fish and Ed is looking on. This is the second summer for these two young men to work at Clearwater and enjoyed the activities the BWCA has to offer.

Weather Note: We are looking at warmer weather in the next few days with highs in the 80's or low 90's during the days and 50's at night. We will have bright sunny skies and warm days so be sure to bring your sun block, hat and sunglasses if you are going to be out on the lakes.

Another Buddy Sighting

Since we first met our Clearwater Road Moose 'Buddy' in the spring and posted his picture licking the road, all our friends have been watching out for him. Sometimes he is elusive and other times he is right out there on the road to stop traffic. The LaVell's, who stayed in a cabin the week of July 8th, sent us this great picture of him walking down to the edge of the water. They said seeing him was the best ending to a great vacation.

American Bald Eagle

The Harvey family took this picture of an American Bald Eagle in a tree on a recent canoe trip.

Weather Note: Forecasted for the next few days are temperatures in the mid-80's for the highs and lows in the lower 60's at night. Starting Thursday, temperatures will drop back into the upper 70's during the days.

The DNR is implementing a Leve I fire restrictions starting Friday July 27th at 7:00 PM. This means that wood and charcoal fires (campfires) are not allowed in the BWCA until 7:00 PM and must be out by mid-night. From midnight until 7:00 PM you can cook with a gas or propane stove only.