Scope maps, drive on back roads, stop at bridges and culverts, admire the Mighty Miss where it is still extremely modest, hike into canoe landings, nap, discuss, repeat.
The goal is to confirm a safe and reasonable place and time to launch. Gotta take into account: park construction at the top of the headwaters, the height of the wild rice (creates challenging navigation), river levels at rocky sections, plus our transportation and daylight schedule.
