Day 06: For the love of rain
I slept last night to the sound of frogs everywhere. I kept hearing these quick swooshing sounds. I realized it was bats grabbing the mosquitoes. After things calmed down with the wildlife, fireflies (lightening bugs) came out and were everywhere. It was a good night to be in the hammock. Today started off a little
Day 05: Wild ride, trees, and wetlands
After a tiresome first day, I slept in a bit (830). I made some oatmeal and cleaned up camp. I am looking forward to the opportunities this summer to get cold drinks and food. I set off to 1 mile of rapids right out of the gate. They were not too bad, but enought to
Day 04: Time to experience the river
My oh my!! The Mississippi is mighty even when it is small. What a first day. It started off at Bear Paw camp site. I packed the tent and all the gear. Today was the first day on the river. John and Joe helped me bring my boat down to the lake. Everything seemed balanced.
Day 03: Launch point
The boat arrived to Diamond Point on Lake Bemidji. I arrived to see the staff unpacking it. I was happy. I worked with them as I reassembled the rudder and put the needed gear in it. I took out some of the food to lighten the load. I would end up storing it at Mark’s
Day 02: Organize
Today was a lazy and productive day. I picked up a rain jacket, mosquito jacket and some head protection. I helped a guy with his bicycle brakes outside of a Wal-Mart. He offered a tip, but I told him I only accepted High-5’s. I went with Mark and the kids to another birthday party. I
Day 01: Arrival in Bemidji
Today I arrived in Bemidji, MN. Mark, the athletic director at Bemidji State University, picked me up and began to drive me around town and to the campus. He is an adventure hound that will run with the best of them. He helped arrange for me to have a place to sleep while I am
The journey begins…
I arrived in Bemidji, MN yesterday. I was picked up by Mark, the Outdoor Programs Director at BSU, and shown around the town. After touring around for a bit, he introduced me to another Mark who lives on the Mississippi river. He hosted me for the night while I await my boats arrival. His kindness