Pokegama River Paddle 
Monday, June 26, 2006, 09:16 AM - Kayaking/Canoeing
Miranda and I went for an evening paddle up and down Pokegama River Starting at: 46°39'57"N 92°07'36". We just missed a thunderstorm, winds were up high so we didn't go all the way to the Lake Superior Bay. We did see many animals along this thick, still, brown river though! Muskrat, Red-winged Blackbirds, many deer, rabbits, ducklings, Great Horned Owl, Great Blue Heron, Canada Geese. All in only 2 hours!
-Joe

Purple line shows our path, Superior WI is to the right.

Muskrat working down the river.

Ducklings balancing on a log.

Great Horned Owl above us on river.

Pair of lovebirds ignoring us while we drive by.

Geese Galore

Winged Montage.

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Wetland Canoeing 
Sunday, June 25, 2006, 09:19 AM - Kayaking/Canoeing
After camping at Island Lake, Joe and I decided to go canoeing in a nearby wetland. He paddled around the edges while I took pictures. Afterwards, on our way home, we came upon a fox eating roadkill. We were afraid he might get hit by a car being that close to the road so I moved it into the grass before we left. (Just for a warning, there is a picture :) ) (Wetland was @ GPS 47° 1'6"N 92° 8'30"W)
-Miranda


One of many Blue Flag Irises.

A couple frogs were kind enough to stay for a photo.

Just caught this Common Yellowthroat leaving the branch.

Scraggly fox didn't seem too afraid of cars.

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Island Lake Canoe Camping 
Saturday, June 24, 2006, 06:28 PM - Hiking/Camping
My Mother, Miranda, and I went for a quick camping trip to a fun little campsite up a river across Island Lake. Odie behaved well on our travel across the lake. Real nice Pine needle floored campsite. There was a rope swing nearby also. Highly recommend unmarked campsite @ GPS 47°1'36"N 92°4'56"W.
-Joe


My Mum out for a little paddle

Miranda's artsy Blue Jay feather composition. Rope Swing near campsite.

Morning mist flowing down river

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River Hike and Windsurfing 
Wednesday, June 21, 2006, 07:18 PM - Windsurfing/Sailing
Went for a hike up Lincoln Park's River this morning with brother mike,
we rock jumped about 1/2 mile up it. through a tunnel, and then monkey-bar'd it across the river under a bridge. Later went Windsurfing in the Bay. Far too much wind for my first time out this year, wasn't in shape for it. Roommate Tone's girlfriend Jill came with, but didn't want to try.
-Joe

Oooohh I have a wake :)

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Submerged Concrete Building Jumping 
Sunday, June 18, 2006, 05:21 PM - Scuba Diving/Snorkeling
Went out to an old concrete building sitting out in Lake Superior off of Canal Park in Duluth. My brother Tim and Miranda came. It's a fun place to swim around, climb, and jump off. Water was COLD today though!! Our tiny little 1mm wetsuits didn't do much to help, the others were all hanging out on top, because they didn't want to get back in until time to swim to shore...
-Joe


A lot of people had swum out to the building today.

Tim and Joe simultaneous midair, nice shot Miranda!

Sister Laura & Miranda in fancy pants. - Brother Tim in cold water.

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