Priorities
What are your priorities? This is a question I ask myself not only on a daily basis but also sometimes every minute of the day. This time of the year is especially difficult for me to get my priorities straight. …
Never a Better Fishing Opener
In all of the years we have owned and operated Voyageur Canoe Outfitters I’ve never seen a better fishing opener. I’m not sure how many fish were caught but the weather was absolutely beautiful. All weekend long the …
The Price of a Tow Boat Ride
Will it go up like the price of gas after an oil spill? Coast Guard Improves Licensing Process for Minnesota Guides and Outfitters. 5/12/2010 http://www.bymnews.com/news/newsDetails.php?id=69110 A U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters working group has identified strategies aimed at promoting awareness …
Good News for Campers in the BWCA
We received over an inch of rain on Thursday and that was enough for the USFS to lift the fire ban. Our campers heading into the woods were quite happy with the news. There’s nothing quite like sitting by …
Best Fishing Opener Ever
That’s what folks are saying around Voyageur this year! Saturday’s weather forecast is calling for sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 60’s to 70’s. Sunday’s weather looks just as fabulous and the wind should provide a nice walleye …
Buried Treasure
It’s not every day you find a buried treasure but it sure must be exciting when you do. From WTIP Last week in Grand Portage an unexpected archaeological find occurred in Lake Superior just offshore from the historic national …
Gunflint Trail Garage Sale
If you’re looking for some great bargains then come on up to the Gunflint Trail this Memorial Weekend. The entire Gunflint Trail will be hosting a Garage Sale with both businesses and homeowners participating. It will be a great time …
Moose Tales
I’m not sure if I believe this tale as the moose looks quite young for Fall but it could be true. The other possibility is the boaters got too close to the moose and scared them and then they had …
The Big Lake
Last week I was able to join Josh’s class for an afternoon at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais. The class was learning about watersheds, carving a canoe and listening to the book "Paddle to the …
Hiking with Your Dog
In spite of the fact Rugby is supposed to be a lap dog he loves to accompany me when I go hiking. His short legs move with ease as his belly fur drags in the mud beneath him. His …