Bell Sells
ORC, a nonprofit that provides job training to people with disabilities and manufactures clothing and tents, is the new owner of Bell Canoes. Ted Bell founded the company and produced the first canoe in 1988. David Yost has been the …
Smoke on the Trail
Dry, warm, and windy weather has kept the smoke rising on the Gunflint Trail. We have only received a half of an inch of rain in October and September’s rainfall didn’t amount to much. Fire can remain active in …
Caribou Rock Trail
Last Wednesday was a beautiful day and although I had a million of things I had to accomplish I decided to take the day off and go for a hike. I had always wanted to hike a section of …
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center
The Gunflint Trail Historical Society celebrated its first birthday in August and is going full steam ahead in its second year. In spite of the forest fires during the summer the GTHS accomplished many projects at the Chik-Wauk Museum and …
Trout Fishing
Lake Trout fishing in the Boundary Waters and on the Gunflint Trail has closed for the season. The summer went by so quickly I didn’t even get a chance to catch one, so now I must wait for the …
Enjoy the Weekend
The forecast looks perfect for a weekend in the wilderness. There are so many things to do this time of year so be sure to get outdoors and do something. Take the boat out for some fishing, paddle a …
October’s Harvest Moon
The Harvest Moon usually occurs in September, but this year it is in October, tonight to be precise. The Harvest Moon occurs closest to the Autumnal Equinox and behaves in a unique way. Throughout the year the Moon rises, on average, …
Hiking the BWCAW
It may be called the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness but don’t forget about hiking the BWCA when you’re planning your next wilderness adventure. There are two main hiking trails accessed from the Gunflint Trail, the Kekekabik and the …
Campfire Cooking
If you cook like me when you are on a camping trip then you no doubt know how to open a package of instant oatmeal or a Peak Bar. For me, the easier the better. I don’t want to …
Land of 10,000 Lakes
As a lifetime resident of Minnesota water shortages aren’t something I have ever really dealt with. There is plenty of fresh water in our lakes and rivers and digging a well with a good water source isn’t usually too difficult. …