Warm Weather
When I woke up to bring Abby to the bus this morning the thermometer read 50 degrees, that was at 6:00 AM. The temperature is already up to 63 degrees and is expected to stay in the 60’s and high …
Northern Forest Canoe Trail
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT) will “officially” open on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 3, 2006. This 740-mile trail travels through rivers, across portages, over lakes and ponds in New York, Vermont, Quebec, New Hampshire and Maine. The Trail …
Sto Away Grill
Mike was really impressed with this new campfire grill he found while at the Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City. Since the Quetico Park does not have grills at their campsites this would be the perfect thing to bring …
Paddling Posture
Some of you are able to get out and practice paddling year round where you live. But others, like us who live at the end of the Gunflint Trail, can only dream of open water and paddling across a wilderness …
Trophy Northern Fishing
As soon as the ice goes out you will find us hunting for Northern on Saganaga. This is an excellent time of the year to catch large Northern and we can fish them anytime on the border of Minnesota and Canada. The twenty …
Canadian Fishing License
In order to fish in Canada or the Quetico Park everyone 18 and older must must have a Canadian Fishing License in possession. Children under the age of 18 can fish under an adult who has a Canadian Fishing License but …
Backpacker’s Pantry Outback Oven
The Outback Oven is a great addition to your backpacking or canoe trip kitchen. Remember the days of packing your heavy dutch oven along on camping trips just so you could have fresh baked goods while out on your trip? …
Maple Syrup
The sap has started to run a little earlier this year due to the warm weather we have been having. Knowing the process and all of the work it takes to make one bottle of syrup I don’t think I …
Exotic Earthworms
Did you know earthworms are an exotic species in Minnesota because they do not naturally occur here? They were brought in by European settlers and can cause significant damage to forested areas. The earthworms eat the leaves off of the forest …
Wenonah Spirit II
We use the Spirit II by Wenonah for our guests who prefer a royalex canoe over an aluminum one. It is an exceptional canoe that works well in almost all types of paddling conditions. If you are looking for a canoe …