Are You Sleeping?
I can’t say I miss the mess bears sometimes make in the summer but I do miss seeing them in the wintertime. Have you ever seen one out and about with snow on the ground? DNR question of the week …
Digital Detox at Voyageur
Did you know there is really a term known as “Digital Detox?” It’s true and it’s even in Wikipedia! Digital detox refers to a period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic connecting devices such as smartphones …
Thank Goodness! It’s Never too Cold to Snow
I love snow, the more the better. I’m sure the people who live on the East coast would disagree especially those with flights that have been canceled due to the recent snowstorm. When cold temperatures are predicted some people think, …
Too Many Wolves on the Trail
On the Gunflint Trail we’ve seen the wolf population explode. Yesterday three of them killed Sota, the Gunflint Pines Resort dog in her own front yard. Imagine not being able to let your dog go outside without having the fear …
Wolves Killed My Best Friend
My two-legged mother wanted me to write her blog today because she is too distraught because wolves killed my best friend, Sota Baker. Sota and Sue shared the same birthday and had a special bond. When Sue would pull into …
Victor of Voyageur
You might remember Victor who worked at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters or you may recognize him from photos on our website. He’s an amazing individual who is caring and charismatic and seems to be able to connect with everyone he meets. …
Thank you Minnesota Conservation Corps
We are incredibly lucky to have the Minnesota Conservation Corps working in our state. They do a ton of work and we often see them or their vehicles parked at various trail heads in our neck of the woods. No …
125th Anniversary of Minnesota State Parks
The 125th Anniversary of Minnesota State Parks is something worth celebrating. We are so lucky to have such phenomenal places to explore and recreate in. The North Shore and Cook County have some of the best parks in the state. …
Winter Camping in the BWCA
What’s the best part about working at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters in the winter? My guess is all of the fun winter activities you can partake in. Matt and Cassidy have been making the most of their time by getting outside …
Calling All Families Who Live off of the Grid
I can’t think of anyone who fits the bill for this possible new television show but maybe my loyal blog readers can. The last time I was contacted about a reality television show it was for Wife Swap. Mike was …