Becca the Ranger

I stopped in the Kawishiwi Ranger Station to see if I could get a suggestion on a good 6 to 10 mile hike. Becca, the Ranger pointed me to the Bass lake loop. Bass lake is about 6 miles north of Ely and from what Becca said " is just what I'm looking for" This hike gave Boomer a few chances to go swimming and there were a few times I'm sure he needed it. The hike was a good workout with parts getting very rugged and steep. Running 10 miles does not test your VO2 max like a hike. I could tell Boomer was having a hard time breathing and on a run he does not have a problem. This lake is Historically and ecologically unique, back in the 20's lumber Jacks built a dam between the two lakes to help float logs down lake. Then in the 40's when they moved out the man made dam gave way and one of the lakes drained. Its a cool story and I'm sure I don't have it right so I will try and post a link to the story. Anyway, after my hike I went to a bar I have passed for years and never stopped at. Talk about history, this place has it. Knotty pine on US 1. I had two to cool off now its back to Grand Marais.