Lightning in the Boundary Waters
Friends and I were out picking blueberries in the afternoon sun one day. We had our hearts set on taking a swim when we were finished but a dark cloud was moving in on us quickly. Soon it started …
Columbia Clothing in the BWCA
A couple of weeks ago we were able to host a group from Columbia(not the country but the clothing company). They were interested in using the Gunflint Trail and the Boundary Waters as the backdrop for their next clothing …
Lions and Tigers and Bears oh My
My daughter has seen alot of wildlife lately and not just at the Minnesota Zoo. Abby and I were driving home from Grand Marais last week when we saw an animal sauntering into the ditch. My mind first said, …
Voyageur Guest Turns Employee
I remember meeting Charlie Drilling at the St. Paul Sportsmen’s Show when he was just a baby. That baby came up to Voyageur with his Dad to spend time in the Camper Cabins and go on canoe trips many …
No Dye Job in the Boundary Waters
One thing the Boundary Waters in Minnesota doesn’t need is a dye job. Our lakes in the BWCA are a brilliant blue and they couldn’t be more beautiful. Unfortunately the folks around Lake Delton in Wisconsin weren’t happy with …
One of the Mikes at Voyageur
This year we have 3 Mikes at Voyageur but one towers above the others. Mike Henderson is 6’4" and is from Rochester, Minnesota. He attends the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks and wants to become a Dentist. …
Leaves Changing in July
I thought it was my imagination at first. Then I thought it was just the filter of my sunglasses but it’s really true, the leaves are changing color in July. The leaves on the birch, aspen and ferns …
Who’s on the Voyageur Crew?
Jennifer Thomas has been coming to the Gunflint Trail since she was a baby. Her family owns a cabin on Sag Lake Trail and she’s worked at Voyageur the past 5 summers. This year she is the Food Packer …
Paddles Up for Dragon Boats
The Dragon Boats are in the Grand Marais Harbor ready for the Dragon Boat Races this weekend. Teams will be practicing in the harbor Friday afternoon and the teams will parade through town Friday evening. Races begin Saturday morning …
Voyageur Crew Cleans Up Nicely
Last night was our annual staff dinner for Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. It’s a special evening and the whole crew showers and dresses themselves in something other than a bathing suit or crew t-shirt. It’s always a transformation from what …