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The KC 2007 was a great test of skill and endurance. Have a look at the results.

http://www.krugercanoes.com/special_events.htm

[Jackcramer]

I usually feel the best trip is the one I’m on at the moment however here is one of my faves. Started just north of the MI/WI border on Lk Michigan and finished at Gros Cap MI, a few miles west of the Straits of Mackinac. I forget the measured distance, but it’s near 150 miles. There was 3 in our group and we were out 5 days, beach camping along the way. The north shore of Lk Michigan is quite remote and offers plenty of very nice camping locations. To keep the trip to only a week, we cut the 2 big bays on this route; luckily they came up early in the trip when the weather was still perfect. The last two days were a challenge due to big west winds that filled in. Great trip, saw the northern lights.

[Jackcramer]

My experiences mimic those already posted. Barbless hooks are the big fishing reg. issue there. Daily limits are small too. Loons aplenty, Aggressive Chipmunks, beware. Hang food bag properly or they will get into it. I left an empty soft vinyl water bucket out a few hours and it was knawed through in 2 places.

All sites are first come 1st served. A new entry station was built 3 years ago. So if you fondly remember the old “A” Framed hut, it’s no longer used. I always was able to get the interior campsites I wanted. Added bonus – I always met the nicest people there paddling through. You can car camp and paddle most of the park in one go, but I recommend taking a few days and enjoy this little treasure.

Sorry no photos. All my SW pics are from an old school 35mm camera. And dang if I can even find those…

[Jackcramer]

I have been to this wonderful canoe area. It’s very nice. Not too crowded, clean and chock full of wildlife and great fishing. Nice car camping too if you don’t want to go into the backcountry.

[Jackcramer]

Thanks for placing our event on the calender. It looks correct. We’re getting a good response and it should be a well attended event.

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Thanks for the kind words OBA. We’re hopin’ for some nice weather too. A few Floridians are on the roster and a cool late October may be on the Arctic side of things for them. I’ll post a recap after the event.

[Jackcramer]

I paddle a Kruger Seawind.

[Jackcramer]

Charlie,
I have spent a lot of time on the Big Manistee and highly recommend paddling any section. I can suggest a nice 42 mile trip. Start at the Old US 131 State Forest Campground and come down to the M-115 Bridge at Mesisk, MI. Many shore camping sites (over 20 in this section, yeah I counted, had to we, teach a class on this section) and two established state forest camps. One is listed as closed, the Indian Crossing, but it’s still usable. The other is at Baxter Bridge. Excellent trip. Contact me for more info if necessary. I recommend getting a copy of Canoeing Michigan River by Jerry Dennis and Craig Date.

[Jackcramer]

We paddle year round on the Big Manistee River in northern lower Michigan. Unless is very cold for a few weeks straight, it stays open all year. I really enjoy winter paddling. Snow covered landscape, bright sunshine, misty river mornings with a cup-o-joe in the boat, paddling along.

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