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Even more subjective is Beymer’s opinion of what constitutes an interesting route and beautiful scenery. You may or may not agree, but still, this is good background information that you may find useful in selecting your route. Beymer clearly prefers tiny creeks, narrow rivers, and smaller lakes, where wind is less likely to be a problem and wildlife is often more visible. Such a route offers a much more intimate natural experience. Beymer also writes about points of interest, such as rock formations and hills that border the lakes. Almost every lake, swamp, and bog in the Boundary Waters is beautiful in its own way. But to Beymer there is nothing more striking than a small or narrow lake surrounded by tall hills or ridges covered by a generous blend of pine, birch, and aspen trees, and trimmed with steep rock ledges or cliffs. Equally pleasing, however, is a tiny, meandering stream littered with lily pads and bordered by a tamarack bog. Why do these opinions matter to you? Because, if a route is described as having lovely scenery, you’ll know what is meant by “lovely.” Over time, you can create your own “best of” list of BWCA entry points and routes.