Murderer of the Frog
The music a choir of tiny spring peepers can sing is amazingly loud. So loud in fact my dog pauses to look out over the swamp with a puzzled look on his face when he hears them. I can …
Spring Progressing and Projects Too
It’s fun to see how things progress in nature and at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. The trees budded overnight and things really greened up with recent rains. The marsh marigolds are blooming, strawberry flowers are appearing and more wildflowers will …
What a Difference a Month Can Make
It surprises us every year how much the water level can change in a month. If a picture is worth a thousand words then 4 pictures equals 4000 words and this blog post is getting pretty long! I’ll …
Hoping for a Clear Sky to see the Super Moon on the Gunflint Trail
When I first saw the headline I thought it was an article about Super Moms. I must have Mother’s Day on my mind because the article was about the Super Moon. My fingers are crossed for a clear sky. …
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Snowbirds Back on the Gunflint Trail
I shouldn’t call them snowbirds since they don’t go very far south. They do go south of the Gunflint Trail though and now they are back and busy. Not all business owners stay on the Gunflint Trail for the …
Did You Hear That?
There are all sorts of sounds outisde right now if you take the time to listen. I took a quick walk tonight and heard the spring peepers peeping away in the ponds and grouse drumming in the woods. I …
Getting Things Done at Voyageur
We’re blessed at Voyageur this year because we already have some helpers on board and ready for the season. Ron and Elsa have returned from the Phillippines and Elsa has been keep us all well fed. She’s also had …
Join Hands Day on the Gunflint Trail
The first Saturday in May is Join Hands Day. This day is set aside for people to make a difference in their community and to bring young people and adults together. I can’t think of a better place to …
Plant a Tree or Three this Arbor Day
I won’t have my 100 free seedlings from Hedstrom’s Lumber until the first week of May so I’ll have to wait to plant my trees. That’s ok because even if it’s Arbor Day today the entire month of May …
Visit Voyageur During Screen Free Week
You are always welcome to visit Voyageur Canoe Outfitters but there may not be a better time than during Screen Free Week April 30 to May 6th. Our cabins and lodge units don’t have televisions and most don’t have …