The Quetico Provincial Park in Canada is a special place to enjoy a wilderness canoe camping adventure. The rugged portages and lack of designated campsites makes the Quetico all the more appealing to some outdoor enthusiasts. Since the Quetico …
The mail service on the Gunflint Trail is great. Some people are surprised we have delivery 6 days of the week just like everywhere else. When I send a letter to someone in the United States they usually get …
The wolves are getting hungry on the Gunflint Trail and on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Apparently the lack of deep snow is preventing the wolves from catching their favorite meal of deer. When the going gets tough …
Brrrrr, it’s cold outside! Not just the "chilly weather that makes you shiver" cold, but the "freeze your nostrils and make your eyes water" cold. The new year started out with unseasonably warm temperatures for January but quickly changed to …
The 25th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon was supposed to start on Sunday, January 28th, 2007. On the 18th of January it was decided there was not sufficient snow coverage along the race route so the …
The lottery for Boundary Water’s permits is now over and permits can be reserved live now via the telephone(1-877-550-6777) or the internet. Very few people reserve permits during the lottery for entry points into the Boundary Waters accessed from …
Yesterday I was able to enjoy my favorite snowshoe trek. The sun was shining brilliantly and the new fallen snow sparkled as I made my tracks by snowshoe. There’s a wonderful loop I do right from my doorstep …
The Gunflint Trail is white with snow but there must be some regulation Mother Nature is abiding by since it seems we only get an inch at a time. Last week an inch of snow fell, last night another …
Winter is here! We would love to have you come on up to Voyageur Canoe Outfitters and experience it. The beauty of the Gunflint Trail bathed in snowflakes is remarkable, the winter silence is awe-inspiring and the activity options …
I came across a great idea from Tom Watson while on the web the other day. Not only does it sound like a fun winter project but also it re-uses materials that would normally be thrown away. Tom does …