Musher
I wanted to mention that Alex Beebe-Giudice, a Voyageur Crew Member of 3 years, is mushing dogs this winter. Being from Maryland he decided to stay in the area to experience a real winter adventure. He is working as a …
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
I almost forgot to mention that on your way home from Grand Marais and the Moose Stomp Festival you can check out the excitement of the 24th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. It begins in Duluth on …
Moose Stomp Festival
Are you looking for something to do the last weekend in January? If so, then strap on your snowshoes and head to Grand Marais for their first Moose Stomp Festival. It is a weekend of snowshoe activities planned with the …
Voyageur Website
I’m not sure if any of you have tried to make reservations or request information from our website recently, but if you have, then please do so again. There was a glitch that started sometime towards the end of November …
Quetico Park
Just a reminder for people who want to head into the Quetico Park this summer. Be sure you apply for your Remote Border Crossing Permit well in advance of the start date of your trip. It takes a minimum of …
Mild Temperatures
It is hard to believe it is January 7th and we have had only one day with a temperature below zero. Last year the average temperature in January was 10 degrees and it has barely fallen below 20 degrees so …
Shovel Safely
While some of us enjoy shoveling there are those who do not. Shoveling, or any physical activity that is done by a normally sedentary person can cause aches, pains, and even heart attacks. It seems as though every year we hear …
January Moon
Many people are familiar with September being named the month of the Harvest Moon, but did you know every month has a full moon name? Native Americans named the moons of each month to keep better track of the seasons …
Boundary Waters Lake Trout
Lake Trout fishing inside the Boundary Waters opened on January 1st. Vehicles could be seen parked at various BWCA entry points along the Gunflint Trail. No doubt these anglers enjoyed the mild temperatures of the weekend and hopefully some success …
Dry Boots=Happy Feet
Anyone who spends much time in the great outdoors knows that it is very hard to keep your feet dry and warm. When on a canoe trip it is almost impossible to keep your feet dry. Even if you manage …