Gales, Games and Game of November
It’s that month when the wind blows, the puck drops and some people make their annual trek into the woods in pursuit of deer. November is here and with it another round of gales, games and game. Lake Superior has …
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What Do These Fox Say?
If these fox could speak our language then they would be saying, “Feed me.” There are quite a few fox around Voyageur right now with the absence of big dogs running around. They have been keeping Voyageur Crew member Mark …
Not Your Ordinary Walk in the Woods
Ely guide finishes his trek through the Quetico Park and Boundary Waters. Ely outdoorsman recounts walk, swim across canoe country (with video) The idea occurred to Ely canoe outfitter Jason Zabokrtsky last spring as he stood before a wall of …
Splitting Wood
When we’re out camping in the Boundary Waters gathering firewood isn’t too big of a project. It sometimes seems like it takes a pretty good pile of wood for an evening campfire but it’s nothing compared to how much wood …
Happy Halloween
Trick or Treaters don’t come to the end of the Gunflint Trail very often and the houses with lights on are few and far between. That’s why our kids go to town to Trick or Treat. Hope your Halloween was …
Another Season Begins
Yesterday was the beginning of a new season in the Prom household. Josh had his first hockey practice of the year. To those of you in Minnesota with kids who play hockey you may think this is pretty late. It …
Congratulations to the Kerfoots at Gunflint Lodge
Bruce and Sue Kerfoot were nominated to be part of the Minnesota Hospitality Hall of Fame. This is a prestigious award in the resort and restaurant world of Minnesota. We congratulate the Kerfoots on their achievement. It was also noted …
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What Will Happen with Mining in Minnesota?
There is still a lot of talk and grumble about mining in Minnesota. It’s not surprising since it’s being proposed so close to the Boundary Waters. I certainly don’t want it to affect the water quality of our wilderness area …
Opposed to Ruining Nature
“It’s just a few trees, not like there aren’t hundreds of other ones out there.” The trees that are no longer there have left behind an empty scar on the hillside. You can see this scar from Grand Marais. In …
It’s Beginning to Feel alot Like Winter
Cold, clear nights are cooling off the air temperature and the water temperature. Some small bodies of water are getting covered in a thin skiff of ice overnight. There are patches of white on the ground and the forecast calls …