Wilderness in the News
If you’re looking for some good reading then here it is. Oh and here too! Boundary Waters and Quetico Park are getting some ink, enjoy!
Category: BWCA
Seagull Lake Nature Trail
One of my favorite hikes is the Seagull Lake Nature Trail. The trailhead is at the entry point 54 landing into Seagull Lake at the Trail’s End Campground. There’s a brand new sign at this entry point that was just …
Beautiful Day for a Paddle
When the sun is shining and it’s 57 degrees outside at the end of October it’s a perfect time to go for a paddle. And where’s the perfect place to go when you’re at the end of the Gunflint Trail? …
October in the BWCA
It’s been a few years since I’ve camped in the BWCA in October. I recently had the opportunity to spend a few nights in the Boundary Waters and as usual it was wonderful. It was just Rugby and me for …
Another Canoe Story
Earlier this summer we had a strange thing happen at Voyageur. We have a guest who only paddles in the Boundary Waters and he only comes to Saganaga Lake through Voyageur. He comes up the Gunflint Trail a few times …
Careless Campers Start Fire on Saganaga Island
On the afternoon of September 22nd around 4pm our crew member Alex noticed smoke. He was out on Saganaga Lake and was returning from a tow out to Hook Island or American Point. He veered off of his course to …
A Year in the Boundary Waters Ends
They’re Back! Dave and Amy Freeman completed their 365 days in the wilderness and have returned to the “real world.” Is it the real world? They now question which is which. I can’t imagine coming back from 365 days in …
Quetico Shoeless Man Strikes Again
Remember the man they found wandering the Quetico Park last year without shoes on? This year he was seen in the Boundary Waters with a fawn. Apparently he planned to eat it but he was too full. Then he decided …
Families that Play Together Stay Together
And if families play outside together they are happy too! We know spending time outside is good for the soul so of course it’s good for many other things. Why not bring your family to the BWCA? You’ll be happy …
Once Upon a Time in the BWCA
We recently paddled a loop in the Superior National Forest. It is located outside of the BWCA so it is a little bit different. People can bring chainsaws to cut firewood if they want and they can use small motors. …