Canoe - Suggestions appreciated!

hjenkinsdance
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Canoe - Suggestions appreciated! Jun 27, 2009 19:48:02 GMT -6

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Post by hjenkinsdance on Jun 27, 2009 19:48:02 GMT -6

Hi! I started packing a little today. 8-)

We are planning on bringing my friend's canoe with us. Any suggestions as to the best place to paddle while we're there? Your expert advice is very much appreciated. Cheers!

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Canoe - Suggestions appreciated! Jul 8, 2009 15:05:20 GMT -6

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Post by sugarmagnolia on Jul 8, 2009 15:05:20 GMT -6

I'm sorry I did not get back to you right away, I forgot all about this post. Are you going to do this during the fest, before or after? I'd say Sallie is your best bet because its right where you are! My sister has a cabin on Leif Lake (about 10min. away in Audubon) and I kayaked in that last year and got swimmer's itch so don't go in that one, I wouldn't trust it.. hahah! Lake Melissa is next to Lake Sallie... there's Detroit Lake next to Sallie on the other side too, I think you can actually get to all of them through the creek/river connection or whatever. If you look here, you'll see what I mean: www.dnr.state.mn.us/maps/tomo.html?mode=recenter&size=3&layer=100k&col=39&row=100

Here's two different maps of the lake as well if you want them:

files.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/data/lakemaps/b0360012.pdf
files.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/data/lakemaps/b0360011.pdf

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Canoe - Suggestions appreciated! Jul 12, 2009 12:40:28 GMT -6

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Post by hjenkinsdance on Jul 12, 2009 12:40:28 GMT -6

Thanks for the maps Sugar! We were thinking of paddling in the mornings (if we're awake) so you're right Sallie is probably the easiest and closest. We DEFINITELY won't go to Leif Lake. (I started itching just thinking about it. hahaha!)