Swimming in Lake Superior
Abby went for a dip in Lake Superior already this year. A little chilly but not as chilly as it usually is this time of the year or compared to last year. There aren’t too many days of the year …
Memorial Weekend Forecast
I hope you are planning to visit the Gunflint Trail this weekend and of course us at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters too. The forecast looks like the best weather ever for Memorial Weekend. With sunshine, highs in the 70’s, very small …
Snow Day in May?
We received just a dusting of the white stuff on May 19th at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. It disappeared quickly as the temperature made it’s way into the 50’s. Most people camping in the Boundary Waters would rather not wake up …
Canoe Trip Plans
When are you paddling the Boundary Waters? I have a couple of trips I’m wanting to take this summer; one with my family and one with my son and his friend. Of course my son and his friend think they …
One Simple Reason I’m Not Catching Fish
I came across an article on the Take Me Fishing Blog called “5 Simple Reasons You’re Not Catching Fish.” There’s just one reason I am not catching fish this year and that’s because I haven’t been out fishing yet. Sad …
Go Canoeing
This article about getting kids to spend more time in the great outdoors saved the best for the last. They listed a bunch of different activities you can do with your kids and guess what the last suggestion was? Yep, …
The Eagle Hasn’t Landed
The nesting eaglets are testing their wings but haven’t flown from the nest yet. If you haven’t checked out the eagle cam then I urge you to do so. It is so neat to see them at such a close …
Energy Saving Idea
We have quite a few water heaters at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters and many of them are only used during the summertime. I found some great tips for dealing with water heaters from the Minnesota Department of Commerce. You may only …
Ribbit- What the frog says
I often wonder what type of frog is making a particular sound when I’m listening by a pond or marsh on the Gunflint Trail. When you’re out in the Boundary Waters you can hear a lot of different frogs and …
And They’re Off into the Canoe Country Wilderness
The first paddlers of the 2015 season have ventured into and returned from their trips into the canoe country wilderness with Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. Reports of peace and quiet, wildlife sightings and very few people are what make paddling in …
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