At Saturday morning’s briefing Safety Officer Ron Guck shared some interesting facts about the Cavity Lake Fire. He was the Safety Officer when the fire started and is the Safety Officer again since the departure of theType I Team …
The Cavity Lake Fire is 87% contained thanks to a great number of people. It would be impossible to list everyone involved in this great task, just as impossible as it sounds to be able to put out a raging wildfire in a …
Not only is this a name of a book by Cary J. Griffith, but also an occurrence that can happen on the Gunflint Trail. It appears people who are heading into the woods are less prepared than perhaps they …
The Gunflint Trail Canoe Races were held on July 19th at Gunflint Lodge. The races are an annual event put on by the summer homeowners to support the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department. They are the highlight of the …
What does the US Cup Soccer Tournament in Blaine, MN have in common with Voyageur Canoe Outfitters at the end of the Gunflint Trail? A group of Colombian soccer players and their coaches. Every year the Colombian soccer team comes to Voyageur …
The Pink Paddles Dragon Boat Team had a great time competing in the 3rd Annual Northshore Dragon Boat Festival over the weekend. There were a total of 24 teams racing and Pink Paddles took 7th overall and first in …
The most recent update on the Cavity Lake Fire is it is now 65% contained. The crews are continuing to work on fire lines and check for hot spots. The cost of the fire is up to $6,367,520.00 and …
Most everyone has heard of Dances with Wolves but how about running with a fox? We have a large number of young fox here at the end of the Gunflint Trail. These fox have been entertaining us with their …
It’s finally here, Race Day! I anxiously await the arrival of this day all year long. Dragon Boat Racing is a total blast. Twenty paddlers, a drummer and a steersman and across the Grand Marais Harbor you sail.
What do five New York City Firefighters know about fighting a wilderness fire? Not much at all. Then what are they doing working on the Cavity Lake Fire? In an effort to better serve their departments and prepare New …