FAQ *1) Shoreline length:* At 8:39 you can see that the 7,500km calculated by the GIS software includes all of the island shoreline. The US side is missing from the dataset but it would still be less than 10,000km of shoreline. I used to make maps for a living and I assure you the 100,000km number that gets thrown around is not accurate. *2) Why no fishing?* I did a bit of trolling big lures for muskie but that didn't pan out so any fishing footage just slowed down the video aimlessly...and the small fish usually aren't worth including. *3) Why hate on motorboats?* I'm not hating, I'm glad they're enjoying the outdoors. I know this lake is full of boats but as I said this was an experiment to see if I could find some quiet late in the season. *4) Main track:* Max H - Once Loved *5) Bought the stove from black spruce gear in Ontario*
@@LostLakes just curious, why are you using maps? There are apps like Gaia and OnX, which can track your trips via GPS and fully off grid. Even if you loose orientation, you know exactly the trail back. Well, that means you will need often to charge the phone. Yet, if you have sa small solar panel, you will be able to charge it. I understand, that you don't want to be stick to the phone, but this is just for convenient navigation. You can even save the trail from your last trip, so next time you have exact navigation.
@@nikolanikolov4287 I use both; Avenza Maps on my phone. But a phone can die (had it happen, though not on a trip), fall in the water, or many other things. Maps can also get ruined. Good case for redundancy
@@mmedved5567 well, if you look at all TH-cam channels for overlanding and off roading, none uses maps. Jeeps are equipped with Starlink. Also our phones will have integrated Starlink very soon.
One more comment. You are incredibly talented. Your narration, videography, editing, perspective, personality. I can’t say enough. Our world needs more men (and women too) like you. Thank you for sharing your experiences and gifts! Bless you my friend.
Lake of the Woods is nice cottage country and a good birding area. A quick tip for you, Jon: A raven will flap its wings and glide now and then when flying, whereas a crow flaps its wings the whole time it is flying. I was living in New Brunswick back in the 1970s when they sprayed the province with DDT. The bald eagle population plummeted, but they have made a comeback. I'm glad I've lived long enough to see the recovery.
Thank you Jon, another great adventure. I love that you don't try to sugar coat it, but at the same time you don't whine about it either. With careful editing you could have made this a "trip of a lifetime" video, but you were honest. You could have also made it a "oh woe is me, I had a terrible time." But you were honest and didn't do that either. It's a fine balance and you do very well. We've all had trips that didn't pan out the way we expected: the weather was bad, the bugs were bad, we got injured, it wasn't what we were looking for. Thank you for your honesty: it gives validation to all of our trips that don't go according to plan.
This video made my night, I was out in the cold all afternoon, so watching with a cup of hot cocoa. Your videos make me feel like I'm right along with you! Thanks for the great content!
Thank you for sharing your adventures John , wonderful scenery and always educating. Don’t forget to wash the boat for the next one , so no cross contamination to cleaner lakes .
As a young man our extended family enjoyed a log cabin on the shores of Lake Superior. I watched as the original plots were sold and people began to build cabins and install long railways across wide stretches of beach for their boats. They were ugly. Even at that age, I recognized the blight people were bringing to this land. Fortunately, others noticed it as well. The entire area was purchased by the Department of the Interior. All the cabins, shacks, and railways were removed, and 40 miles of scenic shoreline was turned into a National Lakeshore. Their were howls of protest and lawsuits by the landowners, but they were compensated fairly. Some local residents who frequented the area for hunting and fishing protested the usurpation of their "rights." I have traveled the world literally from Antarctica to the Artic. This is my favorite spot in the world. It speaks to me like no other. I felt a great sense of loss as the government took over. I have returned hundreds of times to have my soul renewed. During those times I watched it mature as a National Park. Nearly 1 million people visit this area each year and that traffic has sustained two small towns that I doubt would have made it. The not so surprising thing is, there is less damage to the land than there was when only a few fortunate families owned it. Sure, there is more traffic to several locations but most of the natural beauty remains secluded and has returned to a nearly pristine state. I could never have done what I am about to describe if it had remained in private ownership. I have taken my grandchildren back many times. My favorite fishing hole, where I caught my first rainbow trout, looks the same as it did when I was a child, and actually has more fish. My grandson caught his first Salmon and Steelhead on a flyrod at that location. I was able to take my grand daughter on a walk along my favorite Brook Trout stream and sit on a sandy bank under the same white pine I did as a kid. Lake of the Woods has that kind of beauty. I hope it will be well managed in the future for the benefit of those who follow us.
What a great success. I wish the same would happen where I live in the Ozarks. But, it's not private land it's already protected federally. The problem is the local community polluting the isolated small spring fed waterways and more importantly the outfitters that bring 1.2 Million people a year to 3 small streams. Very few realize what they are seeing when they are down here and how different it is from how it should be. The ignorance is palatable.
@@mflacke I sorry to hear that. Visitors do not have, nor ever will have time to bond with the land. You have to experience counting the years in seasons rather than hours before you can really appreciate that you are as much a part of it as it is of you. Find yourself a little out of the way spot and love it until it loves you back.
Watching lost lakes is the best therapy. No worries no stress just the timelessness of the water and beautiful scenery. Love the history and information.
I didn’t expect to like such a long camping video, but from the camper and his commentary, to the beauty of the lake and wildlife combined with the videography and everything else, has really captured my full attention every minute. Awesome video, definitely going to watch more from this guy.
I'm a US guy... But I visit LOW two or three times a year. The Canadian side of course. Yes. There are motor boats and island homes etc. Still - LOW is an Awesome body of water with world class fishing. And plenty of friendly people. I always wave to fellow boaters and they almost always wave back. ps. You can't blame people people for homes on the lake. They are living the dream. There are plenty of protected and/or remote areas to canoe in Ontario. I've done some serious trips lasting two weeks or more. Can't get enough. Great Video!!!
Lake of the Woods... This was my home for summer between the ages of 10 to 14. Where I learned how to canoe, kayak, water ski... Fishing every day, swimming off the dock. The best of times.
I live on LOTW year round. An amazing lake to live on, but we don’t often canoe trip on the lake. Like you experienced, not really a wilderness tripping destination. For daily living, can’t be beat. Unfortunately, you were also in a pretty busy area during peak hunting and fishing tourism time. That is the one of the big industries for Sioux Narrows with the tourist camps. Long time viewer, appreciate your content - thanks!
Even with all the motorized craft you made another beautifully filmed adventure. Your cinematography is truly phenomenal. I always watch Lost Lakes streamed to the big flat screen TV for the full effect. Thanks for all the work you put into every episode.
No matter what, that is a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing this adventure..... Your memories of this trip will soon turn to be excellent for you.... Peace to you my friend ✌️
A Minnesotan who owned two properties on Lake of the Woods - one for 36 years a remote log cabin for 24 years on the Alneau Peninsula. We were up there winter and summer for 8 - 10 weeks of the year. Had incredible adventures, winter camped, kayaked and hiked all over, followed a trapper on a trap line on sleds several winters. One dear friend was a retired conservation officer who knew the area like the back of his hand. I recognize many of the spots in this video. There is so much interesting history and prehistory to explore. Birds and flora are worth going up for alone. We counted 21 orchid species one spring. We made friends with many knowledgeable people and some of the Natives. I am so grateful for the rich experiences of this place. In the 80s and 90s we would see lots of moose, but rarely now. I will still be going up once or twice a year. I always tell people to discover Lake of the Woods while you are young, so you can come back again and again. The family cabin was just sold this past summer. It was hard to let it go, but it was time with some of the 4 owners getting into their 80s. BTW: Blueberry Inlet is certainly a favorite - so pretty and the crappies are huge.
I worked as a Junior Ranger at Lake of the Woods in 1977. Lower south east corner near Rainy River. There are cactus (cacti)? there with little red flowers that are a protected species (Opuntia fragilis ), also in some of the woods the ground was covered in moss as thick as 2 feet. It felt like you were walking on a forest floor of pillows. The camp is no longer there and was given back to the natives I beleive in the early 90's. Love the videos.
Sometimes changing your plans is the best thing to do, in the name of safety. Being able to change your plans or having backup plans is always a good thing. Beautiful scenery.❤😊
Hopefully we all live to see the waters of Lake of the Woods be algae-free. From your drone shots, the lake, islands and bays are so beautiful, especially in fall.
Finally had a chance to watch one of your videos with my husband. Love your style- we too appreciate solitude on our trips, my bro-in-law usually rebuilds bad fire pits, if we use them- e we use a twig stove fairly often. I adore watching otters play. Thanks for the video. Very nice to enjoy it after a 9 hour day of deconstruction work.
Thrilled to see another video Jon. It was so bizarre to see motor boats going by you. That algae looked like nuclear waste. Scary. Glad you turned around. My family used to have a place on Lake Champlain NY. The water was so clean when I was young, but the algae showed up there years ago. I sure hope nature can bounce back. What a sunset!
I'm glad to hear you'll be going back for another try someday. I know some people that will have one less than ideal experience with something and never try again. Keep going, and stay safe!
Another spectacular Lost Lakes video to feed the soul! A few ups and downs in this one, but those sunrises were phenomenal, and your editing was brilliant as always. Thanks Jon! Looking forward to the next one.
Great video Jon, I have to agree that’s a lot of motor boats that takes away the beautiful peaceful escape most of us look for. You are so lucky living up there and having so many places to paddle to escape from everyone, not many places like that down here in Alabama.
Wow! Amazing trip John. I'm glad, you made it out of there. Lol. Thanks very much. For another great video. Cheers, 🍻 and have a great Christmas. 🎄 With your family, and friends.
Ahhh, Lake of the Woods! My husband and I spent 2 months canoeing there the 1st year we were married. We always thought we would return, but never did. Thanks for the virtual trip!
Thanks, Jon, for creating another beautiful film for us to enjoy. One of my favourite aspects of these films as a viewer is the chance to see places that I've otherwise only seen on maps. One detail that I enjoyed on this one is the high-speed foreward facing camera footage.
Grew up coming with my family from Missouri to totem Lodge on Lake of the woods in Sioux falls, Ontario, Canada. Great fishing! Great time. My great grandpa brought my grandfather and my father. It's a generational trip for us. Obviously when we go as a family it's a guided fishing Trip. Lake of the woods will always have a special place in my heart
Thanks John for all the excellent nature explorer videos!! I have been hiking/biking on Lake Superior trails for many years and have seen blue-green algae a few times!
Hey I wanted to say how sorry re: algae blooom. I appreciated how u made your peace with having to take a different way back…not go forward in one way but u actually really go just a different path forward. Once again so enjoyed ur journey. The videography photos, sounds . Learning about all that u see, u teach us so much. Thks for sharing all your adventures.
@@LostLakes the more i watched these boat go by and you commented about the boats it made me take took a back to when i did a 4 day camp/kayak trip started off on the U.S. side but it wasn't lake of the woods but its a place close to it lake of the woods called the boundary waters it was by far one of my coolest trips I've done to date so much wild life so much amazing scenery and well its a no motor zone once you get a few mile or kilometers out, i definitely recommend it for a future paddle or even just look into it a good Canadian buddy of mine started on the Canadian side and i started on the U.S. side and we met stayed 2 nights and we went off to look at the Amazing waterfalls the boundary waters have to offer its truly the paddlers getaway i started on fall lake at Fall Lake Campground from fall lake all the way to bass lake checked out the lower bass wood falls and this amazing rock i saw its called the pictured rock its was and amazing i highly recommend it tons of campsites and amazing trails and portages amazingly fishery as well. i figured i share that because of the boats its was a no wake zone no motor zone kayaks canoes and trolling motors. but it was so quiet and I've watched you enough i thing you enjoy it. thanks for taking the time to read this.
Yes! A new LL video. The weekend has started well. My Dad who had immigrated to Canada from England (for the second time) in 1964 came up with a plan to take 4 kids ranging in age from 2-11 plus my English Aunt and Uncle on a three week vacation to Lake of the Woods. It was 1965. We drove from Kitchener to Nestor Falls in a 1960 Rover 3 litre and earlier model Humber Super Snipe. No seat belts. Blankets on the floor behind the front seats and acrodssthe transmission tunnel that we took turns sleeping on. My hilarious and imaginative Aunt telling us non politically correct "Indian legends" made up on the spot as we drove through Wawa; for years after I thought the signs along the highway warning to watch for "falling rock" was referring to a disenchanted Sioux Chief. Talk about an adventure. No 4 lane highways in those days let me tell you. I wish I could tell you some of the stories of that trip!
Thank you for sharing another wonderful video with us, Jon! I really feel like I'm there on the trip too, and your choice of music for this video was especially moving. I also really appreciate you using your platform to bring awareness to both the issues the environment faces and that there is hope to be found. Cheers!
❤ Incredible!!!! More audience world wide needs to experience a watch. Honestly your episodes just keep getting better and better, even if your trip turns into a downer for you we are ''Glued to the Tube"!
Love the timelapse at 41:30, would love to see more in a future videos. Gives you a sense of the place and a certain vibe. Shame about having to go back, great video still!
Merry Christmas to you and Erin!🎁🌟🦌✨🎄Thankyou for taking us along on these wonderful explorations of our beautiful Province. May you continue to do what you love to do and may we be lucky enough to watch you do so.🛶⛺
Despite the boat traffic and alge bloom it looked like a fabulous adventure. Hopefully the beautiful lake of the woods will rebound in the near future. Thanks for sharing! 😊
I really liked this one , not the boats or the algae or the lack of remote wilderness , but man the people that live there have an amazing back yard . You said you didn't expect to see any wildlife , but you saw a lot . It's differently not a place to send other canoers , but it's beautiful and captivating . Even the algae , caught my interest , I've only seen it once in person and it was devastating to small environment it was in , well destroying . But it looked really interging , alive ? Vibrant ? Life ? Wear you were . I know it's deadly , but so is most of the wilderness and it just shows how dangerous the unknown can be , the wilderness is amazing and deadly . Thank you , for sharing your experience and being cautious . Super glad you turned around , that algae is super dangerous and most people don't even know it is .
I paddle in Maine and there are motor boats everywhere. There are always little pockets of solitude, but the motor noise is invasive. Wilderness can be defined many ways, but some of us have to be content with our small pockets of undeveloped land along a lake or shore. The plus side is that the community of paddlers get to see and hear the critters, enjoy the plants, and listen to the loons. You are so fortunate to live where true wilderness is so available.
I'm always hesitant to plan trips on populated lakes like this, always feels like it will be more rewarding to get to more remote places where the motorboat count is near-zero, but this is a good reminder of how much beauty there is to discover on more accessible lakes, even if there's a cottage or two interspersed. 15m in and enjoying the video very much, great job on the video!
What a beautiful video Jon. I am not a fan of motorboats. At least they seemed fairly polite when they saw you and kept their waves minimal. You have such a wonderful gift for making these videos. So lovely and your voice is soothing and great for your narrative. Thanks for taking us all along on your journeys. 💕🙂
Lake of the woods!!! OMG .. MY AUNTS CABIN was fire road 17. ✅ The old Johnson 35 and the old mine we used to visit . When I pass I'm going back to that lake ✅💯🏖️
Friday eveing release, I love it! It might be 24⁰ outside here in Pittsburgh, PA, but its sunny and beautiful lounging on my couch at the Lost Lakes! Keep up the great content, Jon! 🌲🛶🎣
Jon, I enjoyed this video just as much as your amazing trip to the Barrenlands. For many of us the closest we will get to nature this month will be a walk in a city park. On the rare occasion that I actually get out on a lake its common to share the lake with other kayakers and boaters. As always the videography is fantastic and thanks for explaining the cause of the green algae overgrowth.
So many things to say on this trip for you…was in my first Algea bloom couple years back on the border of Quectico/B waters trip…had no idea until I got home…you are in cottage country, so many boats, right? Love the picto…still you were able to get out! Love the otters! Solitude is within our soul, but solitude is different for everyone, Jon. We still are blessed to be able to get out and do what we enjoy! TY!
Dear sir …as an American ..I have numerous comments. ..first off I gotta love your good looking meals you prepare on your outings! I also notice I didn’t see you fishing or consuming any fish ( walleyes ) on this trip ..unlike your Lake Superior anventures ..i also would say from a Minnesotan perspective ( I live in Duluth ) I have have grown up on shores of LakeSuperior and have seen many changes ..the lamprey eel ..the cleanup of the St. Louis River ..experimenting with many fish species .the rise and fall of the smelt population ..etc I have also fished and camped on lake of the woods …been been through the northwest angle ..I have also been to Thunder Bay ..near nananabijou and silver islet mine entrance ..I:have scuba dived near Thunder Bay exploring old underwater mining sites ..( historic garbage dumps ) you should drink the water on the Minnesota side of lake of the woods …disgusting,..tastes just like sulfur and smells terrible ..and they have just recently discovered zebra muscles …now I am not sure how the “ flow” of lake of woods direction is ..could it be some of the crap you are experiencing comes from the United States side.. if lake of the woods is like Lake Superior it takes hundreds of years for the water to change over ..
Jon thank you so much for this video. I missed it Friday because of a family emergency. Jon this is the best Outdoor TH-cam channel. We love your work...
I'm glad you posted this video Jon, and I'm glad you spoke about it. We need to change our agricultural practices because we are not just harming nature but eventually ourselves. I have three kids and four grandkids and I fear for the world when they are my age. On top of all that my country voted in a president who only cares about making money, nature be damned. Besides that gloom and doom it looked like a beautiful place that holds a lot of hope if we make the right choices. Cheers!
Hi Jon. Another Beautiful adventure.Thank you for sharing it. Wow broke my heart about the algae bloom too.Those things are popping up everywhere anymore. Seems wherever we humans are we create profound imbalances. The whole concept of a motor boat is bizarre to me too. But beautiful cinematography and narration as always. TY.😊🌳🌎
@@LostLakes I have gone to LOW for at least 45 years, usually each September. There has been algae all of those years. We muskie fish and it follows our line in. Our hands are covered daily. Whitefish is by far the clearest of the areas of the Lake. We usually base in Morson. Sorry, we use a motorboat for that big lake
Your insight and commetary is just spot on! Your tone and delivery set you apart from all others. Much rather see you on Lake Nipigon and explore its remote beaury and history. Keep up your great work!
Hello there. The decision to turn back on a trip is always a tough one. I used to climb and deciding to not summit always felt like a form of grief but once turned back, felt like a good decision had been made - better to live to fight another day! The motor boats felt like a scar. Fine if they want to use them but why not go more slowly and enjoy the tranquilty - go at 5mph rather than 15. Thanks for another great vid!
FAQ
*1) Shoreline length:* At 8:39 you can see that the 7,500km calculated by the GIS software includes all of the island shoreline. The US side is missing from the dataset but it would still be less than 10,000km of shoreline. I used to make maps for a living and I assure you the 100,000km number that gets thrown around is not accurate.
*2) Why no fishing?* I did a bit of trolling big lures for muskie but that didn't pan out so any fishing footage just slowed down the video aimlessly...and the small fish usually aren't worth including.
*3) Why hate on motorboats?* I'm not hating, I'm glad they're enjoying the outdoors. I know this lake is full of boats but as I said this was an experiment to see if I could find some quiet late in the season.
*4) Main track:* Max H - Once Loved
*5) Bought the stove from black spruce gear in Ontario*
@@LostLakes just curious, why are you using maps? There are apps like Gaia and OnX, which can track your trips via GPS and fully off grid. Even if you loose orientation, you know exactly the trail back. Well, that means you will need often to charge the phone. Yet, if you have sa small solar panel, you will be able to charge it.
I understand, that you don't want to be stick to the phone, but this is just for convenient navigation. You can even save the trail from your last trip, so next time you have exact navigation.
Anyone who really knows the outdoors knows to always carry maps. And using them is the best way to become comfortable and skilled and their use.
@@nikolanikolov4287 I use both; Avenza Maps on my phone. But a phone can die (had it happen, though not on a trip), fall in the water, or many other things. Maps can also get ruined. Good case for redundancy
@@mmedved5567 well, if you look at all TH-cam channels for overlanding and off roading, none uses maps. Jeeps are equipped with Starlink. Also our phones will have integrated Starlink very soon.
@@LostLakes Yes, or loose the phone. In your case it understandable, because you carry the equipment.
One more comment. You are incredibly talented. Your narration, videography, editing, perspective, personality. I can’t say enough. Our world needs more men (and women too) like you. Thank you for sharing your experiences and gifts!
Bless you my friend.
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I concur.
I can get lost in a hallway. I'm impressed by your navigation skills.
Well done sir
Lol thank you :)
Lake of the Woods is nice cottage country and a good birding area. A quick tip for you, Jon: A raven will flap its wings and glide now and then when flying, whereas a crow flaps its wings the whole time it is flying. I was living in New Brunswick back in the 1970s when they sprayed the province with DDT. The bald eagle population plummeted, but they have made a comeback. I'm glad I've lived long enough to see the recovery.
This random stranger appreciates the tip! We don’t have ravens in Florida but I will be in Montana in the summer so I’ll remember this. Thanks!
Thank you Jon, another great adventure. I love that you don't try to sugar coat it, but at the same time you don't whine about it either. With careful editing you could have made this a "trip of a lifetime" video, but you were honest. You could have also made it a "oh woe is me, I had a terrible time." But you were honest and didn't do that either. It's a fine balance and you do very well. We've all had trips that didn't pan out the way we expected: the weather was bad, the bugs were bad, we got injured, it wasn't what we were looking for.
Thank you for your honesty: it gives validation to all of our trips that don't go according to plan.
Thank you for that :)
This video made my night, I was out in the cold all afternoon, so watching with a cup of hot cocoa. Your videos make me feel like I'm right along with you! Thanks for the great content!
Thank you for sharing your adventures John , wonderful scenery and always educating. Don’t forget to wash the boat for the next one , so no cross contamination to cleaner lakes .
As a young man our extended family enjoyed a log cabin on the shores of Lake Superior. I watched as the original plots were sold and people began to build cabins and install long railways across wide stretches of beach for their boats. They were ugly. Even at that age, I recognized the blight people were bringing to this land. Fortunately, others noticed it as well. The entire area was purchased by the Department of the Interior. All the cabins, shacks, and railways were removed, and 40 miles of scenic shoreline was turned into a National Lakeshore. Their were howls of protest and lawsuits by the landowners, but they were compensated fairly. Some local residents who frequented the area for hunting and fishing protested the usurpation of their "rights." I have traveled the world literally from Antarctica to the Artic. This is my favorite spot in the world. It speaks to me like no other. I felt a great sense of loss as the government took over. I have returned hundreds of times to have my soul renewed. During those times I watched it mature as a National Park. Nearly 1 million people visit this area each year and that traffic has sustained two small towns that I doubt would have made it. The not so surprising thing is, there is less damage to the land than there was when only a few fortunate families owned it. Sure, there is more traffic to several locations but most of the natural beauty remains secluded and has returned to a nearly pristine state.
I could never have done what I am about to describe if it had remained in private ownership. I have taken my grandchildren back many times. My favorite fishing hole, where I caught my first rainbow trout, looks the same as it did when I was a child, and actually has more fish. My grandson caught his first Salmon and Steelhead on a flyrod at that location. I was able to take my grand daughter on a walk along my favorite Brook Trout stream and sit on a sandy bank under the same white pine I did as a kid.
Lake of the Woods has that kind of beauty. I hope it will be well managed in the future for the benefit of those who follow us.
What a great story ❤
Awesome share. Thank you!
What a great success. I wish the same would happen where I live in the Ozarks. But, it's not private land it's already protected federally. The problem is the local community polluting the isolated small spring fed waterways and more importantly the outfitters that bring 1.2 Million people a year to 3 small streams. Very few realize what they are seeing when they are down here and how different it is from how it should be. The ignorance is palatable.
@@mflacke I sorry to hear that. Visitors do not have, nor ever will have time to bond with the land. You have to experience counting the years in seasons rather than hours before you can really appreciate that you are as much a part of it as it is of you. Find yourself a little out of the way spot and love it until it loves you back.
Oh boy!! A new lost lakes!! So happy 😊
Watching lost lakes is the best therapy. No worries no stress just the timelessness of the water and beautiful scenery. Love the history and information.
I didn’t expect to like such a long camping video, but from the camper and his commentary, to the beauty of the lake and wildlife combined with the videography and everything else, has really captured my full attention every minute. Awesome video, definitely going to watch more from this guy.
I'm a US guy... But I visit LOW two or three times a year. The Canadian side of course. Yes. There are motor boats and island homes etc. Still - LOW is an Awesome body of water with world class fishing. And plenty of friendly people. I always wave to fellow boaters and they almost always wave back. ps. You can't blame people people for homes on the lake. They are living the dream. There are plenty of protected and/or remote areas to canoe in Ontario. I've done some serious trips lasting two weeks or more. Can't get enough. Great Video!!!
Lake of the Woods... This was my home for summer between the ages of 10 to 14. Where I learned how to canoe, kayak, water ski... Fishing every day, swimming off the dock. The best of times.
Stunning as always. Happy to see Lost Lakes finally back on my feed - I hope all is well (and that there’s more on the way!)
I was up in Lake of the Woods (Canada side) on a houseboat for 3 weeks back in the late 70's. "The fish were HUGE back then"
Yes!!! What a great way to start the weekend after getting out of work!
I live on LOTW year round. An amazing lake to live on, but we don’t often canoe trip on the lake. Like you experienced, not really a wilderness tripping destination. For daily living, can’t be beat. Unfortunately, you were also in a pretty busy area during peak hunting and fishing tourism time. That is the one of the big industries for Sioux Narrows with the tourist camps. Long time viewer, appreciate your content - thanks!
Yeah this late-season experiment was doomed from the start but glad I got to try it. Definitely an amazing lake for living and boating. Thank you!
Even with all the motorized craft you made another beautifully filmed adventure. Your cinematography is truly phenomenal. I always watch Lost Lakes streamed to the big flat screen TV for the full effect. Thanks for all the work you put into every episode.
bad vacations and trips are good sometimes, they make the good ones even better.
So nice to watch on a Saturday morning. Truly you are a true inspiration and professional.
No matter what, that is a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing this adventure..... Your memories of this trip will soon turn to be excellent for you.... Peace to you my friend ✌️
Thanks Lost lakes,You create with your videos such desire to get out into the wild, Beautiful
The music in this one hits me right where it's supposed to. You keep improving in every aspect of this and I am here for it!
Friday night and a new Lost Lakes! Oh yeah!
Thursday for me ❣️
Love this channel! I am so lucky to be subscribed!!!
I can look at the night sky for hours,especially by a campfire. How relaxing was your video! Thanks for sharing this.😊
Thanks for another great video. Wishing you and Erin a wonderful Christmas and a happy healthy New Year 🎄🎅
😊ty!! lovely way to end a Saturday evening! We wondered where you were! So glad for a new video!
A Minnesotan who owned two properties on Lake of the Woods - one for 36 years a remote log cabin for 24 years on the Alneau Peninsula. We were up there winter and summer for 8 - 10 weeks of the year. Had incredible adventures, winter camped, kayaked and hiked all over, followed a trapper on a trap line on sleds several winters. One dear friend was a retired conservation officer who knew the area like the back of his hand. I recognize many of the spots in this video. There is so much interesting history and prehistory to explore. Birds and flora are worth going up for alone. We counted 21 orchid species one spring. We made friends with many knowledgeable people and some of the Natives. I am so grateful for the rich experiences of this place. In the 80s and 90s we would see lots of moose, but rarely now. I will still be going up once or twice a year. I always tell people to discover Lake of the Woods while you are young, so you can come back again and again. The family cabin was just sold this past summer. It was hard to let it go, but it was time with some of the 4 owners getting into their 80s. BTW: Blueberry Inlet is certainly a favorite - so pretty and the crappies are huge.
I worked as a Junior Ranger at Lake of the Woods in 1977. Lower south east corner near Rainy River. There are cactus (cacti)? there with little red flowers that are a protected species (Opuntia fragilis ), also in some of the woods the ground was covered in moss as thick as 2 feet. It felt like you were walking on a forest floor of pillows. The camp is no longer there and was given back to the natives I beleive in the early 90's. Love the videos.
Sometimes changing your plans is the best thing to do, in the name of safety. Being able to change your plans or having backup plans is always a good thing. Beautiful scenery.❤😊
I enjoy watching the campfire cooking parts of your videos almost as much as the canoeing parts. "Well Done!"
Hopefully we all live to see the waters of Lake of the Woods be algae-free. From your drone shots, the lake, islands and bays are so beautiful, especially in fall.
Finally had a chance to watch one of your videos with my husband. Love your style- we too appreciate solitude on our trips, my bro-in-law usually rebuilds bad fire pits, if we use them- e we use a twig stove fairly often. I adore watching otters play. Thanks for the video. Very nice to enjoy it after a 9 hour day of deconstruction work.
Dude that was a great episode I really enjoyed it I wish you and your Wife A Very Merry Christmas and have a great December and New Year 😊🎉
Thrilled to see another video Jon. It was so bizarre to see motor boats going by you. That algae looked like nuclear waste. Scary. Glad you turned around. My family used to have a place on Lake Champlain NY. The water was so clean when I was young, but the algae showed up there years ago. I sure hope nature can bounce back. What a sunset!
I'm glad to hear you'll be going back for another try someday. I know some people that will have one less than ideal experience with something and never try again. Keep going, and stay safe!
Another spectacular Lost Lakes video to feed the soul! A few ups and downs in this one, but those sunrises were phenomenal, and your editing was brilliant as always. Thanks Jon! Looking forward to the next one.
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Another superb video. Very interesting as always. Looking forward to the winter camping videos!
Great video Jon, I have to agree that’s a lot of motor boats that takes away the beautiful peaceful escape most of us look for. You are so lucky living up there and having so many places to paddle to escape from everyone, not many places like that down here in Alabama.
Wow! Amazing trip John. I'm glad, you made it out of there. Lol. Thanks very much. For another great video. Cheers, 🍻 and have a great Christmas. 🎄 With your family, and friends.
Thanks for your heads up ..on environmental issues...
Ahhh, Lake of the Woods! My husband and I spent 2 months canoeing there the 1st year we were married. We always thought we would return, but never did. Thanks for the virtual trip!
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Thanks, Jon, for creating another beautiful film for us to enjoy. One of my favourite aspects of these films as a viewer is the chance to see places that I've otherwise only seen on maps. One detail that I enjoyed on this one is the high-speed foreward facing camera footage.
Appreciate that!
Grew up coming with my family from Missouri to totem Lodge on Lake of the woods in Sioux falls, Ontario, Canada. Great fishing! Great time. My great grandpa brought my grandfather and my father. It's a generational trip for us. Obviously when we go as a family it's a guided fishing Trip. Lake of the woods will always have a special place in my heart
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Thanks John for all the excellent nature explorer videos!! I have been hiking/biking on Lake Superior trails for many years and have seen blue-green algae a few times!
My man we just started watching- I’m humbled - thank yee!! looking forward to watching the rest
The previous wooden spoon was misplaced on an earlier trip but happily I had a beauty waiting in the wings :) Thank you both!
Hey I wanted to say how sorry re: algae blooom. I appreciated how u made your peace with having to take a different way back…not go forward in one way but u actually really go just a different path forward. Once again so enjoyed ur journey. The videography photos, sounds
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i love your content it makes me get out and travel more and do new things and explore the wilderness keep up the hard work and the amazing content
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@@LostLakes the more i watched these boat go by and you commented about the boats it made me take took a back to when i did a 4 day camp/kayak trip started off on the U.S. side but it wasn't lake of the woods but its a place close to it lake of the woods called the boundary waters it was by far one of my coolest trips I've done to date so much wild life so much amazing scenery and well its a no motor zone once you get a few mile or kilometers out, i definitely recommend it for a future paddle or even just look into it a good Canadian buddy of mine started on the Canadian side and i started on the U.S. side and we met stayed 2 nights and we went off to look at the Amazing waterfalls the boundary waters have to offer its truly the paddlers getaway i started on fall lake at Fall Lake Campground from fall lake all the way to bass lake checked out the lower bass wood falls and this amazing rock i saw its called the pictured rock its was and amazing i highly recommend it tons of campsites and amazing trails and portages amazingly fishery as well. i figured i share that because of the boats its was a no wake zone no motor zone kayaks canoes and trolling motors. but it was so quiet and I've watched you enough i thing you enjoy it. thanks for taking the time to read this.
Yes! A new LL video. The weekend has started well. My Dad who had immigrated to Canada from England (for the second time) in 1964 came up with a plan to take 4 kids ranging in age from 2-11 plus my English Aunt and Uncle on a three week vacation to Lake of the Woods. It was 1965. We drove from Kitchener to Nestor Falls in a 1960 Rover 3 litre and earlier model Humber Super Snipe. No seat belts. Blankets on the floor behind the front seats and acrodssthe transmission tunnel that we took turns sleeping on. My hilarious and imaginative Aunt telling us non politically correct "Indian legends" made up on the spot as we drove through Wawa; for years after I thought the signs along the highway warning to watch for "falling rock" was referring to a disenchanted Sioux Chief. Talk about an adventure. No 4 lane highways in those days let me tell you. I wish I could tell you some of the stories of that trip!
Hahah just the intro is quite a tale!
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@@chrisgrayson3855 I would but that may be poor TH-cam etiquette to do that on someone else's channel comments
Yay! A new lake adventure! I'm from northern Minnesota so this is great.
Another great and thoughtful video Jon. Too busy for someone like you.
Thank you for sharing another wonderful video with us, Jon! I really feel like I'm there on the trip too, and your choice of music for this video was especially moving. I also really appreciate you using your platform to bring awareness to both the issues the environment faces and that there is hope to be found. Cheers!
Very much appreciated!
Killer sun set at the end. Still a nice adventure. Thanks again Jon
"the illusion of seclusion" - I have that in my garden here in the middle of a village. Love your outdoor adventures.
❤ Incredible!!!! More audience world wide needs to experience a watch. Honestly your episodes just keep getting better and better, even if your trip turns into a downer for you we are
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Love the timelapse at 41:30, would love to see more in a future videos. Gives you a sense of the place and a certain vibe. Shame about having to go back, great video still!
Merry Christmas to you and Erin!🎁🌟🦌✨🎄Thankyou for taking us along on these wonderful explorations of our beautiful Province. May you continue to do what you love to do and may we be lucky enough to watch you do so.🛶⛺
Despite the boat traffic and alge bloom it looked like a fabulous adventure. Hopefully the beautiful lake of the woods will rebound in the near future. Thanks for sharing! 😊
I really liked this one , not the boats or the algae or the lack of remote wilderness , but man the people that live there have an amazing back yard .
You said you didn't expect to see any wildlife , but you saw a lot .
It's differently not a place to send other canoers , but it's beautiful and captivating .
Even the algae , caught my interest , I've only seen it once in person and it was devastating to small environment it was in , well destroying .
But it looked really interging , alive ? Vibrant ? Life ? Wear you were .
I know it's deadly , but so is most of the wilderness and it just shows how dangerous the unknown can be , the wilderness is amazing and deadly .
Thank you , for sharing your experience and being cautious .
Super glad you turned around , that algae is super dangerous and most people don't even know it is .
I paddle in Maine and there are motor boats everywhere. There are always little pockets of solitude, but the motor noise is invasive. Wilderness can be defined many ways, but some of us have to be content with our small pockets of undeveloped land along a lake or shore. The plus side is that the community of paddlers get to see and hear the critters, enjoy the plants, and listen to the loons. You are so fortunate to live where true wilderness is so available.
@@kevinharding2099 boat activity is one thing …jet skis are disgusting …a pair of jet skis can ruin a whole lake for every one
Lovely video. Your narrative, always excellent, very heartfelt, was especially significant here I feel. Thank you for sharing a not-so-jubilant trip.
Thank you Kit!
Another very pleasant video John. The music at the beginning was beautiful.
Always enjoy and love your videos.. Thanks for sharing them.
Another great video Jon! Thank you, it is a lifeline during the winter months.
Beautiful videography. Love watching your vids. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, the music was songood in this one! Thanks for taking us along! I agree more power boats and homes than I'd want to see but still seemed quiet.
Love to hear that, thank you!
Looks way cooler from above!!
Thanks.
Another great video.
I'm always hesitant to plan trips on populated lakes like this, always feels like it will be more rewarding to get to more remote places where the motorboat count is near-zero, but this is a good reminder of how much beauty there is to discover on more accessible lakes, even if there's a cottage or two interspersed. 15m in and enjoying the video very much, great job on the video!
Sometimes it is fun to explore areas like this and find the hidden jems that everyone else will just speed past. Thank you again.
Great job. Thank you. Some wonderful looking scenery. I would get lost.
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Love finding those perfect sites right in the nic of time.
Second time watching this video Jon! Awesome as always! Makes me feel like I’m in my kayak😊instead of waiting for the warmer weather!
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Such a busy lake with motor boats, but what an incredible video again.🇨🇦❤️👍
What a beautiful video Jon. I am not a fan of motorboats. At least they seemed fairly polite when they saw you and kept their waves minimal. You have such a wonderful gift for making these videos. So lovely and your voice is soothing and great for your narrative. Thanks for taking us all along on your journeys. 💕🙂
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Wonderful video and beautiful scenic shots with lovely autumn colours.
Lake of the Woods remains some of the finest freshwater fishing anywhere in the world. I hope that's not going to change.
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Lake of the woods!!! OMG .. MY AUNTS CABIN was fire road 17. ✅ The old Johnson 35 and the old mine we used to visit . When I pass I'm going back to that lake ✅💯🏖️
Friday eveing release, I love it! It might be 24⁰ outside here in Pittsburgh, PA, but its sunny and beautiful lounging on my couch at the Lost Lakes! Keep up the great content, Jon! 🌲🛶🎣
i am super surprised that you choose such a populated and busy place, your drive for solitude and peace is the reason i love your content.
Yeah just an experiment on a lake that I've wondered about...a failed one for me
Jon, I enjoyed this video just as much as your amazing trip to the Barrenlands. For many of us the closest we will get to nature this month will be a walk in a city park. On the rare occasion that I actually get out on a lake its common to share the lake with other kayakers and boaters. As always the videography is fantastic and thanks for explaining the cause of the green algae overgrowth.
On my 40th birthday Jon! How did you know? Thank you for my gift, I love it already. Much love.
Happy birthday!
I Love your short movies ! Just flowing in tune to Mother Nature !
So many things to say on this trip for you…was in my first Algea bloom couple years back on the border of Quectico/B waters trip…had no idea until I got home…you are in cottage country, so many boats, right? Love the picto…still you were able to get out! Love the otters! Solitude is within our soul, but solitude is different for everyone, Jon. We still are blessed to be able to get out and do what we enjoy! TY!
Thanks for sharing Jon. Love how you you do the drone shots, so impressive
Thanks again for another excellent video! You take me to places I'll never get to.
Another Lost Lakes classic!. Thank you good sir!
Dear sir …as an American ..I have numerous comments. ..first off I gotta love your good looking meals you prepare on your outings! I also notice I didn’t see you fishing or consuming any fish ( walleyes ) on this trip ..unlike your Lake Superior anventures ..i also would say from a Minnesotan perspective ( I live in Duluth ) I have have grown up on shores of LakeSuperior and have seen many changes ..the lamprey eel ..the cleanup of the St. Louis River ..experimenting with many fish species .the rise and fall of the smelt population ..etc I have also fished and camped on lake of the woods …been been through the northwest angle ..I have also been to Thunder Bay ..near nananabijou and silver islet mine entrance ..I:have scuba dived near Thunder Bay exploring old underwater mining sites ..( historic garbage dumps ) you should drink the water on the Minnesota side of lake of the woods …disgusting,..tastes just like sulfur and smells terrible ..and they have just recently discovered zebra muscles …now I am not sure how the “ flow” of lake of woods direction is ..could it be some of the crap you are experiencing comes from the United States side.. if lake of the woods is like Lake Superior it takes hundreds of years for the water to change over ..
Thank you for raising awareness of water quality issues. Lovely video, as always.
Beautiful colors! Love your work John!
Jon thank you so much for this video. I missed it Friday because of a family emergency. Jon this is the best Outdoor TH-cam channel. We love your work...
Thank you! Hope your fam is ok
@@LostLakes Everything was fine it was a false alarm.
I'm glad you posted this video Jon, and I'm glad you spoke about it. We need to change our agricultural practices because we are not just harming nature but eventually ourselves. I have three kids and four grandkids and I fear for the world when they are my age. On top of all that my country voted in a president who only cares about making money, nature be damned. Besides that gloom and doom it looked like a beautiful place that holds a lot of hope if we make the right choices. Cheers!
Appreciate that. It's a bleak time for nature
Hi Jon. Another Beautiful adventure.Thank you for sharing it. Wow broke my heart about the algae bloom too.Those things are popping up everywhere anymore.
Seems wherever we humans are we create profound imbalances. The whole concept of a motor boat is bizarre to me too.
But beautiful cinematography and narration as always. TY.😊🌳🌎
Profound imbalances is a good way to put it. Thank you!
@@LostLakes I have gone to LOW for at least 45 years, usually each September. There has been algae all of those years. We muskie fish and it follows our line in. Our hands are covered daily. Whitefish is by far the clearest of the areas of the Lake. We usually base in Morson. Sorry, we use a motorboat for that big lake
Love the newer audio track, pleasant and refreshing
Headed to LOTW next week for some ice fishing my first time there! Can't wait! Not near a trip like you do but what I have access too!
Right on John! I was born in Kenora and grew up in the Lakeside area! Nice to see ya venture on LOW!
I went to King George E.S. in '73 -'75. I knew a British girl named Melonie Olson. I lived out on Longbow Lake.
@@Largoroomstudios Right on man! I attended King George mid 70's to the 80's. Still remember alot of the teachers! lol
Amazing video, earned a sub from us here in Manitoba!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Much appreciated!!
Just home from work. Got the notification at work and am now getting to watch
Your insight and commetary is just spot on! Your tone and delivery set you apart from all others. Much rather see you on Lake Nipigon and explore its remote beaury and history. Keep up your great work!
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Hello there. The decision to turn back on a trip is always a tough one. I used to climb and deciding to not summit always felt like a form of grief but once turned back, felt like a good decision had been made - better to live to fight another day! The motor boats felt like a scar. Fine if they want to use them but why not go more slowly and enjoy the tranquilty - go at 5mph rather than 15. Thanks for another great vid!