Paddling through the Recreational Sault Locks

It was interesting to paddle into Sault Ste. Marie because it will be one of the largest ports that we will experience on this leg of the journey. It was nice to be in Sault Ste. Marie because we lived here while we were students at Sault College in the Parks and Outdoor Recreation program. This time, we stayed with our friends, Dave and Jen, and picked up another package of dehydrated food which we sent ahead to their house.
The following morning we entered the Sault Canal National Historic Park recreational locks. It was an incredible experience. We paddled through large gates which were closed behind us. The attendant told us to hold onto large ropes and to make sure keep our boat away from the edge of the locks. In less than 15 minutes the water rose to meet Lake Superior. As the gates opened, both Jon and I were excited and, at the same time, hesitant to paddle the next section of our journey. Our excitement came from the stunning and remote scenery that lay ahead and our hesitation stemmed from the tremendous respect we have for Lake Superior - the largest fresh water lake in the world.