Our first show in the water!! We were able to find some open water amidst the slush and icy shoreline. Our destination… Table Rock Falls. We encounter flocks of ducks rafted up on the lake feeding the falls, and some pretty amazing shots of the raging water surrounded by a snowy setting.
Jim, Jesse and I put in on “Eight Mile Creek” just off from Crane Lake Road. It was a short paddle down the creek which dumped us into the Vermillion River just up stream from the falls. It felt like we were in a lake the river was so wide at this point, and there wasn’t really any current to deal with. As we paddled closer to the falls we could hear the rumble in the distance. We knew we were getting close.
The portage to the falls is on the East bank of the Vermillion river a few hundred yards up from the falls. There is a portage sign and a nice place to pull your canoe out. A short walk down the trail brings you to the falls. Be sure to take care when getting close to the edge of the falls. It is relatively steep, and we wouldn’t want any one to slip and fall in.
There are some great spots to take some pictures maybe even bring a picknick along. I nice place to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life with a quick paddle, an even shorter hike and you’ll be surrounded by the sounds of rushing water.
Table Rock Falls from Bill Bryson III on Vimeo.
C.O., Paul and I watched this podcast together during Paul’s visit. We were amazed at the footage you got and your filming was great. Keep up the good work.
@AnnMarie: Thanks… It was a fun trip. Looking forward to our next. The video camera is currently in the shop, so we’ll get another show up when we get it back.
I hope your trip back to MN this spring goes well…
Bill
Hey!
I’ve been checking out your podcasts–great work! I am inspired to renew my push for some day trips either when we’re in the northwoods, or even just on some water around here. (Up north would be much more scenic, but hey!)
Anyway, keep up the great work–I’ll be watching for new trip ideas.
Melissa
The rushing snowpack water has got to be a great sight signaling the tranformation from winter to springtime and the anticipation that it brings the soul knowing that canoeing/camping good-times lie just ahead. All of God’s creation longs for springtime including the boundary waters canoers! You gotta love it. Tony