Betsy and Saganaga: One Life, One Lake No Edition Stated edition

This is the story about the relationship between Betsy Powell and Saganaga Lake. For nearly 70 years, Betsy lived on this remote lake between the U. S. and Canada, trapping, fishing, hunting and guiding fish¬ing parties. She built her own cabin and traveled miles on foot and by boat for supplies, all the while thriving without the luxuries of electricity or running water. Betsy is likely the last of a generation to be so intimately connected to water and land. Find out ? what it took for day-to-day survival, including cutting ice and going for supplies ? how she built cabins for herself and others ? how she created a lifestyle she loved with Frank Powell Betsy experienced the transition as Saganaga became part of the BWCAW and the impacts that had on Sag's residents and visitors. This remarkable woman has used her skills to survive, adapt and thrive on this lake. Her story is about the simple gift of relationship.