Spring has sprung! Or it was supposed to have sprung yesterday in conjunction with the equinox. Instead, we woke up to a big dumping of fresh, moisture filled snow on the Gunflint Trail. It doesn’t look like spring around here …
It’s still winter in northern Minnesota but like everywhere else in the world the Coronavirus scare has reached us. The good news is we do a pretty good job of social distancing without even trying. We have always said the …
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Here’s some good news regarding the moose population from the Department of Natural Resources. Aerial survey shows moose population is stable March 9, 2020 For the ninth year in a row, Minnesota’s moose population remains relatively stable, but reproductive success …
Last night the full moon rose up above Lake Superior and it was a beautiful sight. The enormous golden sphere reflected off of the calm waters of the lake and left me gazing in awe. While technically the full moon …
Ferry service on Saganaga Lake. Tow to entry point on Sag Lake. Ferry, transport, haul you and your canoes farther into the Boundary Waters. No matter how you say it Voyageur Canoe Outfitters is your Boundary Waters outfitter for a …
Want to get away from it all? Come stay in our Riverside Cabin at the end of the Gunflint Trail. Step outside the cabin to enjoy dark night skies filled with stars and the occasional northern lights. Take a snowshoe …
It’s awesome to be able to go on a snowmobile ride with friends. What makes it even better? Finding not one, but two fresh moose sheds on the trail. Here’s a picture of two Mikes at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters each …
While there are fewer moose on the Gunflint than in the past there are still moose and it’s always entertaining to see them. A friend on his way up to Saganaga to go snowmobiling encountered these two moose the other …
We’ve been getting our fair share of snow on the Gunflint Trail and we love it. Ever hear the term lake effect snow and not know what it meant? Here are some cool photos and an explanation. Anatomy of …
The silence and beauty of winter on the Gunflint Trail is indescribable. You have to experience it in order to fully appreciate how snowflakes sparkle beneath the sun and how the snow covered earth absorbs sounds. When you are standing …