This morning, our first campers of the summer put canoes in the Seagull River and paddled off on their first trips in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and Superior Hiking Trail! Spirits were high, and we could feel a sense of excitement in the air!

Each cabin group is going on a two-night/three-day trip (returning Friday afternoon) together to bond as a cabin. Read more about each cabin trip and follow their group throughout the wilderness via their satellite pings!

TOULES CABIN

This trip is led by Birchwood Wilderness Camp Counselors, Hero (right) and Waldo (left).

The young Toules adventurers will be enjoying a scenic paddle into our very own Gulf and Romance lakes after hiking to the north end of Birchwood’s property. After enjoying a day of paddling, they will set up tents around our fire ring on Birchwood property on Gulf Lake, a twenty-minute hike from camp. From there, they will base camp and enjoy activities like fishing, hiking, swimming, and chilling in hammocks.

Follow them on their adventure: https://share.garmin.com/65CZR (Birchwood 5)

AVANT CABIN

This trip is led by co-counselors Frizz (left) and Samba (right).

Avant Cabin is paddling into the beautiful Seagull Lake directly from camp. They plan to reach Miles Island today, where they will camp tonight before moving to 3 Mile Island tomorrow and set up camp in a new spot. There is a lot to see on Seagull Lake, including the Little Palisades overlook (a great lunch spot) and home to 300-year-old cedar trees!

Follow them on their adventure here: https://share.garmin.com/XXT8Z (Birchwood 7)

RAVEN CABIN

These adventurers are led by co-counselors Puddin’ (right) and Ryder (left)!

This group is headed into the mighty Lake Saganaga for some island hopping! They’re aiming to camp on Munkers Island tonight, followed by Clark Island tomorrow night, but if they encounter rain tomorrow, there are plenty of great island campsites along the route for them to stop at.

Follow them on their adventure here: https://share.garmin.com/GXMPD (Birchwood 2)

FAR + AWAY CABIN

Team Far + Away is led by co-counselors Wall-E (right) and Flash (second from right)!

The Far + Away boys are paddling into Seagull Lake with fishing on the brain and poles in hand! They’ll spend their first day fishing as much as possible, followed by some rock climbing on their second day with our rock-climbing expert, Flash! Let’s wish them luck in their fishing and climbing endeavors!

Follow them on their adventure here: https://share.garmin.com/GXMPD (Birchwood 4)

BEAR CABIN

Team Bear is led by co-counselors Oaken (third from right) and Hemi (left)!

The Bear crew is hitching a short ride in our camp van to Round Lake, where their adventure begins. They’ll be portaging a lot on the first day in hopes of reaching the bottom of East Gillis Lake to snag a stellar campsite. They plan to base camp there and explore the surrounding lakes on day two before paddling out on Friday, the same way they came in.

Follow them on their adventure here: https://share.garmin.com/GXMPD (Birchwood 6)

SHANG CABIN

Our Shang boys are guided by counselors Dragon (left) and Luigi (back center).

These gents are headed down the Gunflint Trail to be dropped off on Round Lake! From there, the Shang boys will paddle through Missing Link, Tuscarora, Owl, Crooked, and Gillis Lakes, where they’ll make camp. On day two, the boys will paddle through Bat, Green, Flying, Cotter, and Brandt Lakes. On Friday, they’ll have a short paddle from Brandt, through Edith, then West Round, and finally back to Round Lake, where they’ll be picked up. A tour de force of Boundary Waters lakes!

Follow them on their journey here: https://share.garmin.com/N4V2F (Birchwood 7)

SUMMIT CABIN

Our senior leadership boys are guided by counselors Nairo (middle row left) and Mac (front center).

These gents are headed down the Gunflint Trail to be dropped off on the Superior Hiking Trail via the Lindskog Road trailhead! From there, the Summit boys will backpack along the Sawtooth Mountains, admiring the spectacular views of Lake Superior, before dropping onto the beaches where they’ll get to camp under the stars before heading back to camp on Friday.

Follow them on their journey here: https://share.garmin.com/N4V2F (Birchwood 8)

As our campers set their sights on their first adventure of the summer, let’s wish them calm waters and clear skies!

Happy Trails,

Ashley, Director