Cascade River to Kabetogama: longish day on the motorcycle to get to another national forest


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Sunday, July 23rd, 2017

Okay it's time to get this show back on the road. I pack up and drive to Grand Marais for a coffee while I weigh my options. I'm really enjoying these National Forests so I decide to head for the next one to the west: Voyageurs National Park. I've got a long stretch of ride through the woods to get there.

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Egg, cheese, and chorizo burrito on the camp stove.
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Last look at Lake Superior.

I have a spell of strong rain near the spot on Lake Superior where I turn to the west through the forest. I'm not too worried about because the forecast is good; and true to prediction it doesn't last long. The sun is out and it's hot for the rest of the day.

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A lot of this on the motorcycle today.

This road turns out to be quite fun after a get through some long straightaways. There are longish turns with no one around -- perfect for letting Greta run and getting down in the corners. The only worry is that some animal will decide to run in front of me, which is a distinct possibility in this forest.

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A sign you would never see in Boston.
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I really overdid it for lunch. That's a barbocoa and chorizo chimichanga. I was way more inclined to take a nap than get back on the motorcycle after this.

I'm heading for a campground on Lake Kabetogama. I stop for supplies, then get off the road onto *gulp* more gravel. Just taking it slow until I make it to the campground. I find a beautiful spot that has a short path directly from my campsite to the lake. Collect wood, set up the tent, go for a swim. Nice, peaceful sunset on the lake tonight. The bugs are vicious, however.

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It looks like I'm getting into Trump country...
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The grill. On a swivel, works like a charm.
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A picture of Lake Kabetogama from behind my campsite. A beautiful place to camp. I swam from this spot every day I was here.
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FKK swim on my beach.
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Sunset from my swim spot.
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