Boundary Waters Permits for May 2020
It’s in the news the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is closed to visitors until May 5th. This isn’t too big of a deal since ice will be clinging to many of the lakes in the BWCA until then. …
Paddling the Boundary Waters(almost)
It won’t be long before we’re able to make it into the Boundary Waters by canoe. The Seagull River is starting to open up and soon we’ll have open water and adventures awaiting. Are you ready to paddle and camp …
First Swim of the Season at Voyageur
The earliest recorded swim at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters was on April 1st a number of years ago. It wasn’t a balmy day by any means but for some reason on Easter Sunday my son and niece made the decision to …
Voyageur Canoe Outfitters Giveaway Winners
We had such an amazing time interacting with you all during this giveaway. We hope you all had as much fun as we did and we thank for participating! If you are a winner please email us and we will …
Luxury Items for a BWCA Canoe Trip
“What is one luxury item you always bring canoe camping in the BWCA?” That’s today’s question for Voyageur’s Epic Giveaway. I remember when Mike and I were at our pre-wedding marriage encounter weekend and we took a unique questionnaire. It …
Games we play in the Boundary Waters
Uno, Dos, Farkle, Yahtzee, Spot it, Exploding Kittens, Phase 10? “What is your go to camping game for the Boundary Waters?” We have a small pouch with our favorite games in them that we bring along on vacations and into …
Favorite Boundary Waters Lake
Today’s question is an easy one for me. Hands down my favorite Boundary Waters lake is Saganaga. It’s such an amazing body of water with so many islands and bays. Whenever I have a couple of free days I find …
Best fishing lure for the BWCA
Today’s task for Voyageur’s Epic Giveway is to, “Describe the lure you won’t go on a BWCA canoe trip without.” Maybe it’s the standard red and white spoon or a rattlin’ rogue or Sutton spoon or maybe you have a favorite …
Best Footwear for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Most everyone who has paddled and camped in the Boundary Waters has an opinion about the best footwear for a canoe trip. Heck, I even had an opinion back in 2005 according to a long ago published blog I wrote …
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Campfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
When I solo camp and paddle in the Boundary Waters I never start a campfire. It isn’t because I don’t like campfires it’s just that I’m too lazy to gather firewood, I don’t want to worry about making sure it’s …