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 …
Boy Scouts Saved in the BWCA
Luckily the Boy Scouts involved in a recent capsizing followed their motto and were prepared. They were wearing their life vests while paddling in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Whether or not they should have been paddling in the first …
Fingers Are Crossed for No Forest Tent Caterpillars
Forest Tent Caterpillars are not my friends. The last time the troops visited was in 2001 and I said, “If they are ever this bad again I’m moving.” The population peaks every 10 to 16 years and normally lasts three …
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Flowers on the Gunflint Trail
Things are blooming on the Gunflint Trail and the smell of flowers is in the air.
Voyageurs on Another Voyage
This year three past Voyageur Crew members will be making an epic Voyage. Tessa Olson is joining Adam Maxwell and Jake Bendel this time, our first female on one of these big journeys. We’re super excited for them as they …
Lake Superior Cold
There’s cold water, then there’s Lake Superior cold water and this year there’s going to be really cold Lake Superior water. With chunks of ice floating at the beginning of June you can bet it’s going to be awhile before …
I Brake for Wildlife
I know you aren’t supposed to swerve for wildlife but I do. I also encourage other drivers to swerve when I’m in the passenger seat. Our daughter Abby just finished the classroom portion of Driver’s Education and scolded her dad …
A Good City to Raise a Kid?
Backpacker Magazine recently published an article about The Best Cities to Raise an Outdoor Kid. I realize the article has to contain real cities with a significant population or the “contest” wouldn’t create enough buzz. While Duluth and Minneapolis did …
Riverside Cabin Waiting For You on the Gunflint Trail
Do you have some vacation time coming to you? If so, then take it now because our Riverside Cabin is available until the 15th of June. This is a great cabin that is perched on the edge of the Seagull …
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Go Fish and Get Outdoors on the Gunflint Trail
It’s that time of the summer in Minnesota when an adult can fish for free if they Take a Kid Fishing. This is an opportunity to get outside during the Great Outdoors Month of June. If you can bring your …