Fire Building in the BWCA
This fire making technique might work just fine for a winter Boundary Waters camping trip but I’m not sure about a summer one. The fire grate might make building an upside down fire difficult in the BWCA. I had never …
Category: News
Squirrel Evades Lynx
Our neighbor was on the Gunflint Trail the other day and got to see an awesome wildlife encounter. A lynx was in pursuit of a squirrel and Michael Valentini was able to snap a few photos of this.
Leaving a Legacy & Treasure
I think many people must dream about being the recipient of an awesome estate or big gift when someone departs the earth. You’ll be happy to know we were all given a gift courtesy of a family by the name …
Wildlife on the Gunflint Trail
Wildlife sightings are frequent during the winter on the Gunflint Trail. Photos courtesy of Dana Gilbertson
Voyageur Crew Enjoys Winter
This past week a couple of Voyageur Crew spent the week enjoying winter on the Gunflint Trail. Jake and Dana spent time snowshoeing, viewing moose , ice fishing and catching fish!
What the DNR is Up To
I don’t envy their jobs when it’s below zero outside that’s for sure. District 6 – Two Harbors area CO Sean Williams (Ely) reports fresh snow fell after recent freezing rain and extreme cold, making trail conditions excellent for those …
Friendliest Ranger Around
Here’s a great article about Janice the Quetico Park Ranger. Just a few months more and she’ll be back at Cache Bay for another season of greeting paddlers. Janice Matichuk: Quetico Ranger and Ambassador to the Wilderness by Alissa Johnson, …
Paddling Adventure
Most of you remember Andy who worked for us at Voyageur for a number of years. He and 3 other guys paddled from Lake Superior to Hudson Bay a few years back. This last summer he took part in another …
Cold is Good!
There are many benefits to all of the cold temperatures we’ve been experiencing. Just read this article and you’ll be begging for -20 degree temperatures in your hometown. Well, maybe not begging, but you’ll feel a little bit better about …
Have You Heard a Frost Quake?
I have listened to the sound of booming ice on the river and the loud cracks and bangs as the house or deck freezes but I don’t think I’ve ever heard a frost quake. I’m not sure I’ve even heard …