Fire and Rain in the BWCA
The USFS was able to ignite both of the burn units in the Knife Lake Area before our big rain on Monday night. I’m not sure if they consider either of the burns 100% complete, but for now they are …
Update on Don
I wanted to thank everyone who has expressed well wishes to both Don and Marilyn, it is wonderful to have all of the prayers and support. A big thank you for sending cards and for the phone calls showing your …
Burning the Boundary Waters
There are prescribed burns happening this Fall in the BWCA. These burns are to help reduce the amount of down, dead fuel that could contribute to a forest fire. Since the blowdown in 1999, the USFS has been doing a number …
September in the BWCA
What a beautiful start to September we have had. I can’t remember a September that has started out so wonderful for paddling the Boundary Waters. The temperatures have been in the high 60’s and 70’s and on Saturday the high …
Don from Voyageur
Don Kufahl, along with his wife Marilyn have been a part of the Voyageur Crew since the Fall of 2001. If you have ever been to Voyageur then you would know who Don is. He is a tall, friendly, guy who …
Saganaga Lake
On a recent trip out to Saganaga I stopped to take a hike up to what I call Eagle Rock . It is a high point where many times there will be not one but two eagles perched high …
Moose on the Loose
When we first moved up to the Gunflint Trail in 1993 we were so excited every time we saw a moose. We decided to keep track of the number of moose we saw but that only lasted about a week. …
Gone Fishing
All of the talk about fishing for Northern Pike got me excited, excited enough to get in the boat and try my luck. One day I took my mother-in-law and two children out for a couple of hours. It was …
Aurora Borealis
Have you seen the Northern Lights? They are one of the most beautiful things you can see. They mysteriously appear for a dance across the sky; sometimes long but more often short. Their colors can change with a blink of …
Happy Labor Day!
Labor Day is a holiday where people are not suppose to work. As an owner of a small business, especially a seasonal tourism business, it is nearly impossible not to work on Labor Day. For most resorters and outfitters Labor …