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LAKE OF THE WOODS Feel at home with
Around the bend another 30 minutes up, off a variety of
Dead Indian Memorial Road, is Lake of the
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afternoons, so mornings and evenings are the
best times to paddle. It can be very relaxing BILL QUINN MATT HAYWOOD
to take a break midday and lounge at Lake Mortgage Sales Manager Mortgage Loan Originator
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ground are also there where reservations are
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road 3661 is 4 Mile Lake, which sits at the
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feet. Because of its high elevation, it is often
snowed in until May (this year June) or so. 4
Mile Lake is lined with ghostly looking dead
trees that make for an excellent habitat for
wildlife. When paddling it feels like crossing
over into a black and white painting. This lake
is perfect for personal reflection and connec-
tion with nature. With clear mountain water
and excellent fishing, this alpine lake is truly
amazing! Be sure to bring bug repellent since
the mosquitoes here are legendary, but they
rarely bother you once you are out on the
water.
THE WOOD RIVER
Just another hour to the east are two more
incredible kayaking opportunities. The Wood
River is one of the most wonderfully fun
safe rivers for recreational kayaking. It flows
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