Spring Paddling Opportunities
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could get up to the Boundary Waters this Spring for an early canoe trip? I hope to get out this spring but I know how difficult it can be and it’s right in my …
National Forest Foundation
The National Forest Foundation created this infographic about the real beauty of forests. We love our Superior National Forest and I liked this infographic enough to share it with you, hope you enjoy it.
Boundary Waters Monkey
There are times I have been padding in the Boundary Waters and I hear what sounds like a monkey. Have you heard it too? My paddling partners tell me it’s a bird or the wind but to me it sounds …
Waking Up Hungry
You can probably tell by the red leaves in the background of this photo that this picture was not taken this spring. I haven’t seen any bear activity on the Gunflint Trail yet either but I’m sure we’ll see some …
Another Sign Summer is Near
You know summer is approaching when the call goes out to local property owners that it’s time to order your trees again. Every year, for I don’t know how many years, Hedstrom’s Lumber Company in Grand Marais, Minnesota has given …
Spring Rituals
I’m not sure if it should be considered a ritual, tradition or task but this past week I met with two of my retail clothing providers to place orders for the upcoming season. It shouldn’t be too big of a …
Spring Break Time
It’s Spring Break time and the kids couldn’t be happier. No school for a week! After substitute teaching two days in a row I’m willing to bet the teachers are very happy too. Hannah and Tony are back from their …
Make-A-Wish for Mining to Disappear?
I don’t know many 13-year-olds in my neck of the woods who would give up a wildlife safari in Africa or a trip to Disney World to go to Washington, DC to oppose mining near the Boundary Waters but a …
Still Skiing on the Gunflint Trail
Tony’s parents visited Voyageur Canoe Outfitters this week and went cross-country skiing. Look at the lovely trails!
Bald Eagle Back Home
Tony spotted a resident bald eagle in our tree on the Seagull River. Where there’s one there is more, welcome back!