Nightmares in the News
One thing I learned after driving Josh to hockey camp yesterday is not to listen to the news on Satellite Radio. I spent over 10 hours in the vehicle yesterday and half of that time I spent listening to the …
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Summer Solstice Gunflint Trail Style
I thought yesterday was the longest day of the summer but when I looked at the calendar I discovered it wasn’t even summer yet! As an owner of a resort and Boundary Waters Canoe Outfitter most days between May …
Mosquitoes and Blueberries
There are some things I haven’t spent much time thinking about. One of those things is which insects pollinate blueberries. I’ve always been told black flies are responsible for our bumper blueberry crops and this has helped me to be …
Join us on the Gunflint Trail
There is always something fun and exciting happening around the Gunflint Trail. For those folks who don’t like to paddle there is still plenty to do. I wish I had the time to take advantage of all of the …
Women Only
If you’re looking for something fun to do this summer then come on up to Voyageur and join us for one of our Women Only trips. It’s a great opportunity to learn about canoe camping in the BWCA so …
Boundary Waters Security Blanket
One of the nicest things about the wilderness areas of the BWCA is that cell phones don’t work. One of the scary things about the Boundary Waters is that cell phones don’t work. People have become dependent upon their cell …
National Canoe Day
I’m not sure how many of you are aware there is a National Canoe Day. On Saturday June 26th, we’ll be celebrating National Canoe Day at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. We’ll have some fun activities planned for the day and folks can …
Catching Fish- What Now?
Fishing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area or Quetico Provincial Park almost always involves catching a fish. Whether or not it is the species you want or the size you desire is another story. Regardless of the type of …
Sun Spots- Not the Brown Ugly Ones
Chelsea was hanging out on Lake Superior last Thursday and captured some great photos of the sun. I’m so happy she brings her camera along everywhere and shares her photos with all of us. Have you ever looked up …
Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road?
To get to the other side. The dirt is always better on the other side and when a turtle is looking for a place to bury its eggs it needs a good spot. On a walk the other morning …