A challenge exists between employees at the end of the Gunflint Trail. It consists of paddling to the West end of the BWCA, hitchhiking to the DQ in Ely, purchasing an ice cream cone(saving the receipt), sending a postcard, …
They are out there everywhere folks. Learn more about them at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center. Wednesday, August 15, 2 p.m. Invasive Species Seminar Come learn about non-native invasive species in north-eastern Minnesota. Michael Lynch will present about what …
I had to share a photo with you all to show you that not all bears shit in the woods. Some of them do it right in our driveway after munching on a guest’s food left overnight in the …
There have been a number of bear sightings lately. The camp across the river has had a large bear prowling around their lodge and we’ve had a small one poking around our neighborhood. Guests spotted a black bear in …
It’s difficult to imagine our Summer Crew leaving already when it feels like they just arrived. While most of the crew sticks around for the majority of August one of our crew members has already left for school. I …
The moon is cooperating this year and it’s small size should not interfere with viewing the Perseids Meteor Shower this year. Meteor shower August 11, 12, 13: Perseid meteor shower to light up the sky this weekend, NASA …
This weekend there’s an extra reason to visit Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center. It’s the Annual Pie and Ice Cream Fundraiser for the Gunflint Trail Historical Society on Saturday, August 11th. You are invited to an Old-Fashioned Pie and …
For the 2nd year in a row past Voyageur Crew member Adam Maxwell has paddled into Hudson Bay. Jake Bendel, a crew member from 2011 accompanied him as did a 3rd paddler, Ryan Ritter. Another epic Voyage has ended. …
Think you know alot about the North Shore? Then test yourself and you may just win a trip up North! Welcome to Cook County Trivia Contest! Cook County – Way North of Ordinary Cook County is a destination …
Have you seen loon chicks on your canoe trip in the BWCA this year? Guest sightings of loon chicks are down this year. I think it could be due to the fact we started out spring with very low …