Snow Day in Grand Marais
It is official! Today is Abby’s first snow day, that means no school. It started snowing yesterday afternoon in Grand Marais and there were even some cancellations of events in town. She was sent home with a note in her …
What do you do all winter?
As seasonal business owners we are often asked if we have a real job in the winter. When our reply is "No," the next statement is sometimes, "That must be nice to have all winter off." We kindly respond with something like, …
Feed Yourself
My favorite part of a canoe camping trip is meal time. At Voyageur Canoe Outfitters we have a number of great items to choose from on our menu. A few years ago we added lobster and it has been a …
Don’t Feed the Animals
Isn’t it difficult to resist feeding a bird that is walking underneath your table at an outdoor restaurant? What is it about feeding animals in a zoo, fish in a trout pond, or ducks at a pond that is so …
Winter Canoe Storage
For those of us who live in the Northern part of the United States it is time to store the canoes away for the winter if we haven’t already. The bigger lakes have started to freeze over and even the creeks …
Snow on the Gunflint
I am happy to report we received a good amount of snow overnight! I sure hope the 3-5 inches that fell will be enough for the cross-country ski groomers to get out and get the trails open. If not, then …
Chik-Wauk Lodge
Have you ever heard of Chik-Wauk Lodge? Do you remember watching commercials for Hamm’s Beer with wilderness waters in the background and in the foreground a large bear in a boat or a canoe? Chik-Wauk Lodge and the last owners, …
Christmas Presents
If you are looking for a gift for someone for Christmas then be sure to check out our online Trading Post. We have many items available and are offering two free Voyageur Mugs with the purchase of any two sweatshirts. …
Heat Wave
The temperature has warmed up a little bit and it is actually in the teens today. That’s a nice change from having it hover in the single digits, now maybe we can get some snow! It sounds like people all …
Late Season Campfire
There may be some of you who are still enjoying an evening campfire. If you are then here is a great recipe for you to try. bananas chocolate marshmallows tinfoil grill or camp fire Directions: Leave the banana in the …