Monday, July 27, 2009

More from Deep Portage summer 2009

Last week was a busy one, with five different groups visiting Deep Portage. Everyone got along splendidly, and the weather cooperated (mostly). Aquatics Camp and Upland Bird Camp were busy all week long, as were the U of M Hydrogeologists that are here for their annual two-week field camp. Arriving at Deep Portage mid-week were two groups, one from the Twin Cities (the Science Museum Idea Cooperative) and one from Sebeka (Leap into Learning program). It was a blast! Below are photos from the various groups. See you on the trails!

The Science Museum Idea Cooperative crew

Expert instruction at the clays range

The Sebeka kids show off their frog shirts

Upland camp visits Pine Shadows Kennel in Brainerd

The Aquatics Crew on the Boy River canoe route

.....and at "The Bog"

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Forkhorn II camps at Deep Portage

The first two weeks of July have been unusually cool and dry, perfect conditions for Forkhorn II camp. Forkhorn II focuses on bowhunting techniques and safety practices, but also allows time for a good introduction to muzzleloading and big-bore riflery. Below are images from Forkhorn II sessions 1 and 2.

climbing the overhang at the rock wall

shooting black powder rifles at the range

another successful survival fire

taking aim from the tree stand

good advice from rangemaster Larry

expert shelter-builders

heading in for dinner after a good day on the range