Brain Damaged Wolf
Today’s blog entry isn’t a joke. It’s the findings from the autopsy done on the wolf that bit a young boy earlier this summer. DNR NEWS – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 26, 2013 DNA test confirms identity of wolf that …
Declining Moose Population Mystery Solved
The Minnesota Moose Mystery has been solved. The declining population is due to Big Foot and corn! I’m not a moose expert or moose researcher. I just really like to see moose on the Gunflint Trail. What I’m about to …
Field Trip at Voyageur
Yesterday we hosted Josh’s 7th grade class from Cook County Middle School for a field trip to the end of the Gunflint Trail. The weather couldn’t have been nicer and the kids had a fabulous time learning and playing in …
Banadad Trail Clearing
If you haven’t cross-country skiied on the Banadad Ski Trail then add it to your Bucket List. It’s a beautiful trail that meanders through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. I’ve skiied it a couple of times and thoroughly enjoyed …
Is Your Paddle Just a Paddle?
Do you ever find yourself using your canoe paddle as a pry bar or walking stick? How about as a table or a place to filet fish? A canoe paddle can be used for so many more things than just …
On the Road
I’ve spent a quite a bit of time on the road lately. With the kids in Middle School sports they play in quite a few games. I don’t want to miss their games so I have been driving all over …
Mainly Sunny, Sunny, Abundant Sunshine
Any variety of the word sun is what I like to see in a forecast. While it’s not always sunny on the Gunflint Trail it sure has been lately. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for sunshine this Wednesday and upcoming …
Putting Your Camping Gear Away?
I’m not ready to put my camping gear away quite yet as I hope to get back out into the Boundary Waters yet this fall. I get sad when I know it’s the last time I’ll be paddling or camping …
Sleeping Bag Bliss
For being a Boundary Waters canoe outfitter who spends many nights sleeping outside and camping I’m not a gear junkie. I did however just purchase two new pieces of camping equipment for my solo hiking adventure on the Superior Hiking …
Moose Get a Break This Year
Most people know the Minnesota DNR cancelled this year’s moose hunt. What you may not know is the Grand Portage Band and Fond du Lac Band also cancelled their hunts. This is great news for Minnesota moose and for the …