The lottery for Boundary Water’s permits is now over and permits can be reserved live now via the telephone(1-877-550-6777) or the internet. Very few people reserve permits during the lottery for entry points into the Boundary Waters accessed from …
Yesterday I was able to enjoy my favorite snowshoe trek. The sun was shining brilliantly and the new fallen snow sparkled as I made my tracks by snowshoe. There’s a wonderful loop I do right from my doorstep …
The Gunflint Trail is white with snow but there must be some regulation Mother Nature is abiding by since it seems we only get an inch at a time. Last week an inch of snow fell, last night another …
Winter is here! We would love to have you come on up to Voyageur Canoe Outfitters and experience it. The beauty of the Gunflint Trail bathed in snowflakes is remarkable, the winter silence is awe-inspiring and the activity options …
I came across a great idea from Tom Watson while on the web the other day. Not only does it sound like a fun winter project but also it re-uses materials that would normally be thrown away. Tom does …
When I think of an animal that hibernates my thoughts turn automatically to "bear." Bears find a place to spend the winter and then hibernate. My world as I knew it changed the other day when I came across something in a book …
Those of you who read the blog know Mike has been the acting President of the Professional Paddlesport Association for the past few years. The New Year has brought on changes for everyone including Mike who is no longer …
Hopefully you are all still sticking to your New Year’s Resolution to do your part in living a greener life. While no one can be expected to be perfect everyone can make small changes that will equal big differences …
Companies are continually coming out with new products for camping and the great outdoors. I am usually pretty up to date on whatever is "new" on the market, but I had never heard of a Thermette Cooking Stove. I guess …
I always get great gifts for my birthday and Christmas and this year was no exception. Mike and the kids gave me a free cross-country skiing adventure. It is truly a gift because it is usually one of the …