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Ely in the News Again
When we first decided to pursue outfitting we looked at a business in Ely, MN. In 17 years of owning Voyageur Canoe Outfitters there hasn’t been one time I have said, "I wish we lived in Ely instead of on …
Aurora Alert
Look to the sky and you might just catch some auroral activity. Name of forecaster: Charles Deehr Geophysical institute Time of prediction: 5/19/2010 6:26:00 AM* Forecast:Auroral activity will be moderate. Weather permitting, moderate displays will be visible overhead from …
North Shore Fun
It was field trip day with Josh’s 3rd Grade Class today. We headed down shore to Tofte to visit the Commercial Fishing Museum. It’s a great place to visit with lots of interesting Lake Superior fishing information. This was …
Priorities
What are your priorities? This is a question I ask myself not only on a daily basis but also sometimes every minute of the day. This time of the year is especially difficult for me to get my priorities straight. …
Never a Better Fishing Opener
In all of the years we have owned and operated Voyageur Canoe Outfitters I’ve never seen a better fishing opener. I’m not sure how many fish were caught but the weather was absolutely beautiful. All weekend long the …
The Price of a Tow Boat Ride
Will it go up like the price of gas after an oil spill? Coast Guard Improves Licensing Process for Minnesota Guides and Outfitters. 5/12/2010 http://www.bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=69110 A U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters working group has identified strategies aimed at promoting awareness …
Good News for Campers in the BWCA
We received over an inch of rain on Thursday and that was enough for the USFS to lift the fire ban. Our campers heading into the woods were quite happy with the news. There’s nothing quite like sitting by …
Best Fishing Opener Ever
That’s what folks are saying around Voyageur this year! Saturday’s weather forecast is calling for sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 60’s to 70’s. Sunday’s weather looks just as fabulous and the wind should provide a nice walleye …
Buried Treasure
It’s not every day you find a buried treasure but it sure must be exciting when you do. From WTIP Last week in Grand Portage an unexpected archaeological find occurred in Lake Superior just offshore from the historic national …