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Post by wisconsintrapper on Oct 14, 2008 23:51:07 GMT -5
Each year as the leaves begin to fall I find myself reaching to the book shelf to read my copy of Traplines North. No doubt, the number of times I have read this book cover to cover has to be at least 50. This is my first post on the site even though I have had it bookmarked for over a year and have visited it numerous times. I do have Wababimiga Lake as shown on Google Earth bookmarked as well. By zooming in and moving the cursor I find myself retracing the canoe routes and imagining the remoteness and tough living conditions experienced by those involved in the book 70 plus years ago. It is apparent from the Google Earth photos that the logging industry has left their mark in and around Wababimiga Lake. My hope was to visit the area this past summer but alas life, work and the family has kept me away another year.
Next summer is still a possibility but I would like to hook up with another TLN fanatic that would love to visit and explore the mentioned sites on the trapline. My sons have had the book read to them by me 'surprise' but they never have been hooked like I am. Too many video games I believe.
Looking forward to reading comments from others concerning their addiction.
Take care, Chris
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Post by traplines on Oct 15, 2008 21:52:01 GMT -5
Hi Chris
This past summer I had the opportunity to spend some time in Nakina. I too use Google Earth and as you said it looks like the area has been heavily logged. Honestly other than a few areas that you could tell had been replanted I never saw any signs of logging. When we launched the canoe it was like stepping back in time. We could have easily been back in 1932. It excites me even writing this now. I know it's tough trying to make a living and raise a family but if you possibly can, you need to make the trip up there. I'm not sure why some people get so hooked on the book and some don't but I can tell you that most of the members of this web site are just like you and me, hooked!
Russ
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Post by Wisconsin Trapper on Oct 16, 2008 9:59:41 GMT -5
Thanks Russ! From the looks of the Google map it seems as if there is a large buffer from the waters edge to any logging activity. The roads come close to the water but still seem to be quite a distance on average from the water. I read your postings on your trip this past summer. Very interesting and had to be a lot of fun. I will be picking your brain for next summer as you only live once and I am not getting any younger. This trip for me MUST happen. The break from the everyday grind will refresh the batteries.
I will keep checking back on the site so hopefully another candidate for a trip to the Nakina area for late next summer will come forward. My truck is leased and I am way under my mileage requirements so a trip to the far north will help in that regards.
Chris
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Post by Matt (admin) on Oct 23, 2008 9:06:42 GMT -5
Chris, glad you spoke up. I'm sure there are other lurkers out there too  Hey, check out the new copy of hand drawn map of a 1931 Vanderbeck-led canoe trip that Russ brought back from his Nakina trip. It's on the main web site (http://traplinesnorth.tripod.com) on the Maps and Geography page. It notes many stops on the Pennock River that include areas mentioned in the book. It's a fantastic resource for anyone thinking of making the trip. Matt |
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Post by johnc on Nov 24, 2008 13:07:08 GMT -5
John Callan here. Just wanted to touch base with you and get acquainted to let you know that when Russ and I were up in Nakina, just this last summer, we did have a good time and an exciting one at that, with some of the Nakina Anniversery events, being able to meet Jo Anne, and for me to renew some friendships; plus going up the Beauty . If you had a chance to read Russ' and my story of our trip up the Beauty , we had a chance to find the general locations (with Russ' GPS system) of one of Jim's Line cabins and the Watch grave sight. It would have been nice to spend more time, but I'm always game for another adventure, more time to fish and more time to explore the areas above mentioned.
I stayed an extra 3 days with Jo Anne , & had the opportunity to pin point where one of the Hot Springs that Jim and Lindsay referred to. So I'd love to make it back up there to check it out too. Besides I have to renew my Canadian Drivers Liscence next year! Would love to hear back from you.
Other than corresponding through the TLN site to share our addiction with everyone, If you're interested you could certainly email me at my regular hotmail adress too; Joncallan@hotmail.com
Russ and I have corresponded lots after we found out about each other, as it seems of all the TLN addicts Russ and I have (a fraternity of two; as far as I know) had the unique pleasure of knowing and meeting Jim Vanderbeck.
John
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