Julie Buckles and Winnetka native Charly Ray built a wood and canvas canoe together, exchanged wedding vows, and embarked on The Trip, planning to travel 2,700 miles in that canoe to the Arctic Ocean for their honeymoon.

In Paddling to Winter, Julie tells the incredible true story of their year-long journey on the Voyageur Highway from Lake Superior in Wisconsin to Wollaston Lake in northern Saskatchewan, Canada. Filled with humor, love, and characters worthy of a Coen Brothers film, Julie has crafted a careful tale that is equal parts adventure yarn and marriage manual.

Register here and join us for a virtual discussion with the authors. Hint – the book would make a great holiday gift!