Boundary Waters Canoe Routes
This morning we started out with more rain. That seems to be the norm around here and I can’t remember a June where we’ve had this much rain on the Gunflint Trail. I know other parts of the state have …
Animal Activity at Voyageur
Critters are out and about at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters, some bigger than others. Mark spotted a grouse with over 20 chicks following closely and quickly behind her. He also saw a large snapping turtle digging holes to lay her eggs …
Internet on the Gunflint Trail
Our internet on the Gunflint Trail will someday be replaced with fiber optics. Unfortunately that day will not be until next June. We were hoping for new service this summer but that isn’t going to happen so we’ll muddle along …
Water Levels Up On the Great Lakes
There is no lack of water in Minnesota right now and the entire state is out of the drought classification. Waterfalls on the North Shore are flowing and streams are high. Even the Great Lakes water levels are up! Updated …
No Flooding on the Gunflint Trail
We’ve had quite a bit of rain lately but not as much as in some parts of the state. In the past 24 hours we’ve received a half of an inch of rain and there’s no flooding to be seen. …
Boundary Waters Canoe Trips
Our Voyageur summer crew has been getting out into the Boundary Waters on canoe trips. It’s so nice to have them take advantage of where they live and make the most of their time on the Gunflint Trail. We’ve had …
Winter Burned Pine Trees on the Gunflint Trail
Earlier this spring a drive on the Gunflint Trail would have caused alarm in some tree huggers. A bunch of the younger pine trees past the turn off for Gunflint Lake looked like they had been burned in a forest …
Come Celebrate Today at the New Seagull Lake Fire Hall and Community Center
All of the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department building upgrades and additions have been completed and it’s time to celebrate. Beginning at 4:00pm there will be an open house for folks to gather and then at 5:00pm dinner will be …
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Babies Come Back to Voyageur
The problem with owning and operating a canoe outfitting business is that you see some of the same people year after year. That sounds like a good problem to have because we love our repeat guests and we love to …
Wet Weekend in the Boundary Waters
Over the past 24 hours we’ve received almost a half of an inch of rain at the end of the Gunflint Trail. It looks like it might be done raining for now as the sun has finally appeared. The forecast …