This morning, a new session of 44 campers put canoes in the Seagull River and paddled off on their first trips of the summer into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness!

Each cabin group is going on a two-night/three-day trip (returning Friday afternoon) together to bond as a cabin group. 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, Samba (right) and Oaken (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 4)

AVANT CABIN

This trip is led by Birchwood Counselors, Waldo (back lefft) and Frizz (back right).

These boys are going to paddle into Sagananga Lake with their sights set on American Point today, which is a decent paddle from camp. They plan to camp there tonight and then move camp on Thursday to Horseshoe Island where they’ll stay until they return to camp on Friday. There, they can shop around for the perfect blueberry patches, hike around the island, and swap some ghost stories as Horseshoe Island is said to be haunted!

Follow them on their adventure: https://share.garmin.com/65CZR (Birchwood 1)

RAVEN CABIN

This trip is led by co-counselors Puddin’ (back left) and Wall-E (back right).

Raven is heading into Saganaga Lake to base camp on an island. They’ll have many islands, big and small, to choose from, but they have their sights set on Gold Island if it is available. From their home base, they’ll be able to relax around the fire, paddle to other neighboring islands, and do some swimming.

Follow them on their adventure here: https://share.garmin.com/XXT8Z (Birchwood 2)

FAR + AWAY CABIN

These adventurers are led by co-counselors Flash (back center) and Ryder (back, third from left)!

Far + Away Cabin is staying at the stunning Trail’s End Campground for their cabin trip. From their home base, they’ll take day paddles into the Boundary Waters to rock climb at the little palisades and little shavers. Both are fun climbing sites fairly close to camp, with beautiful views from the top and great lunch spots.

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

BEAR CABIN

Bear Cabin (rawr!) is led by counselors Hemi (right) and Dusty (left)!

The Bear Boys will be paddling into Red Sucker Bay in search of big fish. They’ll make camp there on night one, perhaps cook up their catch of the day, and then pack up on day two in search of a new campsite on Loon Island. Let’s wish them luck in the fishing department!

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

SHANG CABIN

Team Shang is led by counselors Boots (back, second from right) and Luigi (left)!

The Shang boys will be running the Granite River from Gunflint Lake all the way back to camp, which is a historical and classic trip in this area of the BWCA! The Granite River will spill them out onto the beautiful Lake Saganaga on Thursday afternoon, where they will make camp before heading back to camp on Friday.

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

SUMMIT CABIN

Our senior leaders are guided by counselors Mac (front left) and Nairo (front right)!

These gents are headed to the north shore of Lake Superior where they’ll hike the Superior Hiking Trail! They will be hiking section 13 of the Superior Hiking Trail for 25 miles towards Duluth! They’ll enjoy stunning views of Lake Superior and inland lakes along their route.

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

As our campers set their sights on adventure, let’s wish them calm waters and dry trails. May the fish be biting and their paddles be swift!

Happy Trails,

Ashley, Director