Boundary Water Light Shows
My favorite light show in the Boundary Waters are the Northern Lights. When they come out and dance across the sky it is one of the most awe inspiring things to see. This 4th of July as Mike and I …
Gunflint Trail Canoe Races
It’s that time of the year again and the annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races are right around the corner. On Wednesday, July 19th Gunflint Lodge will host the races that benefit the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department. Paddlers will be placed in brackets according to age and …
Middle of the Summer Moon
The 10th of July is the full moon and I hope some of you will be enjoying it in the Boundary Waters. The July Moon is called many different things from Thunder, Buck, Ripe Corn, Hay, Raspberry, Red Berries, Middle of …
Smallmouth Bass
We were one of the fortunate families who were able to get out and enjoy the Boundary Waters over the 4th of July. Josh’s favorite thing to do on a canoe camping trip, or when we’re at home, or come to …
Rain!
Our Gunflint Trail Weather Guy reported only a mere 2.4 inches of rain for the month of June at mid-trail. Luckily at the end of the Trail we received a bit more than that and the first blueberries of the season are …
Kayak Day Trips
Before I tried kayaking I was intimidated by it. Now that we’ve had kayaks for rent I’ve been able to get used to it and become very comfortable doing it. They are more stable than a person would think and …
Spiny Water Flea
The Spiny Water Flea is an invasive species that is now found in Saganaga Lake. It made it’s way from Europe in the ballast of an ocean freighter and ended up in Lake Ontario in 1982. It quickly spread through …
Quetico Park Changes
Anglers who visit the Quetico Park next year will need to abide by a few new fishing rules. The Quetico will no longer allow any live, dead, frozen, or salted bait to be used within the Park. Only artificial lures will be …
4th of July
While there are not fireworks going on in the BWCA it doesn’t mean you won’t see any sparks. We experienced a thunderstorm with lightening strikes the other day and anytime that happens you can have a fire start if the …
Happy Trails
The mosquitos are usually less ferocious this time of the year but for some reason they seem to still be bugging me and Abby. She counted 46 mosquito bites on herself yesterday and we haven’t even been "out" in the woods. It …