A Most Dreaded Day
The dark mood hung in the air like a morning mist over the water. A feeling of impending doom sent us all to bed earlier than normal last night. Then it happened. "BEEP, BEEP, BEEP!" 5:30AM and time to …
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane!
It really could be a plane if your planning to be around Winchell Lake in the Boundary Waters next week. Motor boats and airplanes aren’t my favorite things to see while paddling the BWCA and if they aren’t yours …
Of Mice and Women in the Boundary Waters
"Are you brave with Mike?" "Am I brave with Mike?" "No, are you BRAVE with Mike?" "I don’t get it, am I brave with Mike." "NO! Are you brave with MICE!" "OH, brave with MICE! Why?" "Because there’s …
Warm and Somewhat Dry Up Here
We’re still in good shape at the end of the Gunflint Trail but temperatures are predicted to remain warm and there isn’t much precipitation in the forecast. There is currently not a fire ban but campers are urged to …
Quick Trip into the BWCA
Last Saturday I was invited to go on a quick BWCA canoe trip with two friends. One of them had to work until 4pm on Saturday and the other one had to be back to work by 8am on …
Weekend Forecast for Labor Day
It looks like it’s going to be a great Labor Day Weekend for paddling the BWCA. If you’re looking to relax then plan a base camp or stay with us at Voyageur, we’ve still got room for you. Details …
Shorter Days, Longer Nights
It’s getting to be that time of the year when the sun rises later and later and the sun sets earlier. The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. Thankfully the sun has been shining during …
Time on the Lake
I love to spend time on the lake with my son. I call it going fishing but most of the time it’s just an excuse to get out on the lake and spend time with him. We usually …
What Doesn’t Belong?
You know that challenge where you look at a picture and try to determine which of the items doesn’t belong with all of the rest? Well, I play that game when I’m out in the canoe country wilderness sometimes. …
What is a Pitcher Plant?
In a previous blog entry about our Quetico Park trip I mentioned seeing pitcher plants along our route. We don’t get the chance to see them very much so we were very excited to spot so many of them …