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Back to McConnell Lake

On the Trails Posted on May 4, 2026 by D. SmithMay 4, 2026
Back to McConnell Lake

A morning paddle on McConnell Lake on a fine day.  

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Lac du Bois

On the Trails Posted on May 3, 2026 by D. SmithMay 3, 2026
Lac du Bois

A morning paddle on Lac du Bois.    I hauled the boat down to the marshy shoreline and paddled the shoreline (3.1 km).   Lots of ducks, western painted turtles, yellow-headed blackbirds, marsh wrens, and invertebrates in the muddy waters. 

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Stake Lake Double

On the Trails Posted on May 2, 2026 by D. SmithMay 2, 2026
Stake Lake Double

On a sunny morning I kayaked around Stake Lake (just once) and then hiked trails for an hour.   A favorite combo.  

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McConnell Lake

On the Trails Posted on April 30, 2026 by D. SmithApril 30, 2026
McConnell Lake

Two laps around the lake in a kayak on a fine spring morning.

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Walloper Lake

On the Trails Posted on April 29, 2026 by D. SmithApril 29, 2026
Walloper Lake

A kayak on Walloper Lake in the morning. Once around the lake. A great blue heron on the shoreline and a snowshoe hare on the shoreline.

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Pass Lake

On the Trails Posted on April 28, 2026 by D. SmithApril 28, 2026
Pass Lake

I kayaked on Pass Lake on a mild, end-of-April morning.    Twice around the lake.    Blackbirds, marsh wrens, loons, an ducks active.

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Kamloops Lake

On the Trails Posted on April 27, 2026 by D. SmithApril 27, 2026
Kamloops Lake

An early paddle on Kamloops Lake from the boat launch in Savona.     Cool with a steady breeze to start but warmer with a light breeze to finish.     The only boat on the lake this morning.   Day 16 kayaking … Continue reading →

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Stake Lake

On the Trails Posted on April 26, 2026 by D. SmithApril 26, 2026
Stake Lake

A cool morning kayaking outing on Stake Lake – twice around – Day 15 of paddling in 2026.

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Heffley Lake

On the Trails Posted on April 21, 2026 by D. SmithApril 21, 2026
Heffley Lake

A paddle on the east end of Heffley Lake on a mild and calm morning.   Another perfect outing.  

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Edith Lake

On the Trails Posted on April 20, 2026 by D. SmithApril 20, 2026
Edith Lake

A morning kayak outing around Edith Lake in fine conditions. 

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Inks Lake

On the Trails Posted on April 18, 2026 by D. SmithApril 18, 2026
Inks Lake

A windy morning paddle on Inks Lakes with loops around the lake amongst many ducks and other birds.   Day 12 for 2026.

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Paul Lake Kayaking

On the Trails Posted on April 13, 2026 by D. SmithApril 15, 2026
Paul Lake Kayaking

I kayaked from the west end of the lake out past Gibraltar Rock and back on the same shoreline.   A sunny, quiet, and calm day for a paddle. (Link – Loon call)

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North Trapp Lake Paddle

On the Trails Posted on April 11, 2026 by D. SmithApril 15, 2026
North Trapp Lake Paddle

On a sunny and calm spring morning I paddled the north end of Trapp Lake.   I had kayaked the south end of the lake the week before. “And up on the hills against the sky, A fir tree rocking its … Continue reading →

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Six Mile Loops

On the Trails Posted on April 8, 2026 by D. SmithApril 15, 2026
Six Mile Loops

On a sunny spring day I drove up the bumpy road to Pat Lake.    I kayaked twice around the lake, once in each direction, then secured the boat and hiked around the lake for a triple loop day.

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