The Survey Says
This year the USFS is conducting a survey of overnight visitors to the Boundary Waters. They are interested in knowing where people travel and camp during their visit. Anyone who reserves an overnight permit will be sent a survey …
Like to Bike?
The Gunflint Trail itself isn’t an ideal place to ride bikes but there are plenty of places off of the main road for this fun activity. The cross-country ski trails, snowmobile trails and logging roads provide some challenging terrain …
The Power of the Sun and Sunscreen
There are a few things more painful than a bad burn but not many. A sunburn can make a person miserable for a very long time not to mention the fact the sun can cause cancer. I recently heard …
Following The Journey
We hope you have been keeping up with theVoyageur Hudson Bay Expedition this past week. Believe me, it hasn’t been easy to keep up with the speed at which they have been traveling. The Crew began their journey last …
Happiness is a Full House
It seems like yesterday I was writing about feeling melancholy because all of my summer crew had headed home after the summer season. One moment the house was empty and then in a magical "poof" it’s filled once again. …
Voyageur Reduces the Use of Plastic Bags
We’re back to purchasing paper bags this year at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. We used them for a long time but then switched to plastic because the paper ones were so high priced. We’ve decided to bite the bullet and …
In the Boundary Waters
"I want to come to the Boundary Waters, is that in Canada?" You would think the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness would include Canada but it doesn’t. The BWCA is located in Minnesota and shares a border with Canada. Some …
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center Opening Soon
Saturday, May 28th Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center will open their doors for the 2011 Summer Season. It will be the first full summer the museum will be open after opening last year on the 4th of July for …
Chance of Frost
It’s 40 degrees outside and a bit chilly inside. It’s also damp outside with a light drizzle falling to the ground. Not ideal paddling weather but at least it isn’t windy. It is suppose to warm up this afternoon …
And They’re Off
The Voyageur Hudson Bay Expedition Crew is off on their adventure. They spent last night in Grand Portage, Minnesota and will begin their trip by hiking the trail with the same name. Also known as the Great Carrying Place, …