Boundary Waters Rape
As Boundary Waters Canoe Outfitters it isn’t in our best interest to share news of bad things that happen in the Boundary Waters. We like to think the BWCA is a relatively safe place and for the most part …
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Perfect Chair for the BWCA
If you’re looking for a lightweight camping chair then look no further. This one weighs only 18 ounces and measures 4.5 x 13 inches. It holds up to 250 pounds and you can rock on it! Mike bought one …
Fire Ban in the Boundary Waters Begins
Dry conditions and a forest fire near Ely, Minnesota prompted officials to implement a partial fire ban in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Rain is in the forecast but hot temperatures and windy conditions have dried out the …
Ely Fire Down But Not Out
Yesterday afternoon a vehicle drove over a downed power line outside of Ely, Minnesota. The power line sparked and started the trees along the roadside on fire. The fire quickly grew in size due to the dry conditions of …
Trash and Treasure on the Gunflint Trail
Come rummage around the Gunflint Trail this weekend during the Gunflint Trail Trash and Treasure Garage Sale. This year’s Trash and Treasure Days will be held May 19-20, from 8 am – 5 pm each day. There will be …
The Fish are BIting
Our guests went out fishing with a guide yesterday and had a great time catching fish. They were able to find some walleye and the guide hooked into a 29" walleye which was the highlight of the day. Other …
Great Forecast for Paddling the BWCA
It’s weeks like these I wish I could clear my schedule, pack up my bags and load the canoe for a trip into the BWCA. The forecast is calling for warm temperatures in the 60’s and 70’s during the daytime and …
Them Bears
I’m not talking about the Chicago Bears either. I’m talking about our pesky black bears who take advantage of an unlocked dumpster. That was the case last night when a bear decided he wanted an easy meal. Our …
Moving Forward into the Season
There are blueberry plants blooming and fiddlehead ferns popping out in their usual places. The wild strawberry flowers are white as snow and the marsh marigolds are brightening up the swamps with their bright yellow color. The thermometer read …
Dessication of Pine Needles
If you would have asked me yesterday what dessication of pine needles meant I would have had no idea. Today I know because I looked it up online! Our small pine trees along the Gunflint Trail started to …