Hudson Bay Bound: Two Women, One Dog, Two Thousand Miles to the Arctic

Inspirational story. Rooting for Ann and Natalie’s success the whole book. Loved the episodes of extreme events interspersed with calm and peaceful days. So glad they shared this experience in this book. Important to look at rivers and lakes in a new light in the fight to save the planet.

Great account and thoughtful refections about challenges, nature, friendships and history. Nine more words required. Five. Four. Three. Two , one.

Great story! Lots of interesting thoughts and details about the river and the people they encountered.

Excellent story of a great adventure. Two amazing women, brave and goal driven, along with the story of rivers, land, history, human interaction with nature and animals. Many quotable insights. Canoeing details will inspire any hobbyist. I looked forward to reading each day. What are Natalie and Anne doing today? An inspiring story for young and mature adults.

The story of two college graduate women paddling to the Hudson Bay and their journey.

This was by far my favorite book this year. It is extremely well written. Having grown up, and still living in Minnesota, I know much of the area personally. It is quite beautiful and extremely challenging in a canoe. I have purchased four copies of this book. One for my self and three for friends and family. I will probably buy and send more as gifts, Sincerely John Gallagher

Adventure stories never get old, this ones a goodie

I really enjoyed the storytelling of Hudson Bay Bound and the descriptions of the wilderness. Weaker parts of the book were the asides about the agricultural or historical context of the areas traveled through. Natalie and Ann join a pantheon of accomplished adventurers

It’s a thrill to tag along as Natalie and Ann set out on an epic adventure. Just like them, the reader never knows what’s going to be around the next corner. The duo have overcome numerous obstacles as they make their way from the urban world of the Twin Citites into the deep northern wilderness of Polar Bears and tundra. What’s especially satisfying is that the author shares honestly about the interpersonal and emotional challenges of the journey, which makes the book more relatable and gives an emotional heft to their accomplishment. Also satisfying is the way the two young women refuse to bow to the fears and doubts of some who questioned their abilities and resolve. And finally, the two encounter so many wonderful, kind, helpful people along the way and it’s fun to get glimpses into the lives of farmers, small town folk and Indigenous people. The author also weaves in smart analysis of the threats facing the spectacular waterways, in a way that is informative without taking away from the thrill of it all. Too often in our modern world it’s hard to imagine real-life adventures that can be had, but this book proves they are still there. Highly recommended!

Great story of two amazing women on an adventure of a lifetime