1/25/13 – We received this nice note. Thanks Dave.
Hi Bill,
I’m Dave VandeVere – lived in Maple Grove, MN for 12 years and in Frederick, Maryland for last 8 years. While in MN begin winter camping and have been out about 15 different years. I come back to MN almost every year to do so. We’ve traveled out of the Sawbill area at least 9 times. (Have rented canoes from you a couple times in the summers as well.) Just got back from a 4 day trip (Jan 18-21) to Burnt Lake with my friends Sherman McCormick of Ely and Scott Osvold of Hutchinson. Thought you might like some pictures. Really cold the last two days, but that’s what I always hope for.

The canoe landing on Sawbill Lake.

Burnt Lake

Speaks for itself.

Sunset.

Sherman McCormick, Scott Osvold, Dave VandeVere.
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