Blowing in the BWCA
The wind has been blowing like crazy the past few days. Wind speeds have been consistently in the 10-20 mph range with gusts up to 30 mph. It can’t seem to make up its mind what direction it wants …
Portage Pads- A necessity not a luxury
The other morning I had the opportunity to transport a group to an entry point into the Boundary Waters. While they unloaded one of their own canoes I noticed there were not any portage pads on their canoe and jokingly …
As Shania would say, “That Don’t Impress me Much.”
"C’mon baby tell-me, you must be jokin’ right?" These were the thoughts in my head as I approached Duluth from Two Harbors yesterday. There was a line up of vehicles waiting to turn off of Highway 61 to be …
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Fun at Chik Wauk
I recently had the opportunity to spend some time at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center. . One day last week they were in need of a volunteer and on Friday I brought my cousin and his girlfriend there for …
Woods are Wet
The woods are wet once again after receiving over an inch of rain yesterday. I was happy to slosh through mud on my way back to a favorite fishing hole last night since the previous time I had been there …
Blueberries the Size of Grapes
While out roaming the woods yesterday I stumbled upon a large patch of blueberries that were as large as grapes. I kid you not. As far as my eyes could see it was big blue berries everywhere. Obviously no …
Portaging the Twin Cities
Folks in the Twin Cities should be on the lookout for a person portaging a Wenonah Canoe. The Farmer’s Market, a Twins game and Como Park are a few of the places you may encounter the canoeist promoting the …
Northwoods Potpourri
It’s a little bit of this and that today at the end of the Gunflint Trail since I can’t seem to get my thoughts organized enough to write a blog that would make sense! If you like birds …
Smart Boating
There’s a certain amount of risk involved in almost everything you do. You can minimize risk when you’re on the water by being prepared and by always wearing your life vest. The state of Minnesota requires children …
Lima Mountain Hiking Trail
Yesterday’s cooler temperatures and crazy winds kept me from heading out onto any body of water. Since it felt like fall I decided I should partake in one of my favorite fall activities and go on a hike. I hadn’t …