8/2/21 Heyo!

Today two groups from Northwaters and Langskid canoe camp (NWL camp for short), located in Temagami, Ontario came into Sawbill. They were on day 10 of a 20 day excursion into the BWCA. Between the two groups, there were 2 leaders and 15 kids ranging from ages 14-19. The two leaders, Garret (21) and Takoma (24) have both gone on many trips into the BWCA but many of the younger campers were fairly new to the experience. The campers came from all over the US, ranging from California to Tennessee! They all got into the NWL wilderness program through family and friends recommending the summer camp. Both groups started at Seagull lake and made their way down to Sawbill. The first portage that the groups did was the 500 rod portage from Seagull to Paulsen, and for many of the members, this was their first portage ever! The group leaders said that the kids are all doing fantastic out there in the wild, and overcoming all sorts of physical and mental challenges involved with camping. The groups are splitting up today, with Garret’s group heading towards Fowl lake and Takoma’s group heading towards Mcfarland lake. With high spirits and big smiles, the group set off from Sawbill to head back towards home at around noon today!

-Ben