Changing Hands on the Gunflint Trail
When Mike and I purchased Voyageur Canoe Outfitters in 1993 we were known as the New Kids on the Block. Twenty odd years later we are no longer new and we are no longer kids. It used to be businesses …
Gorgeous Gunflint Day
It seems as if we’ve had our share of rainy days on the Gunflint Trail but today wasn’t one of them. It was absolutely beautiful outside with plentiful sunshine and a high temperature of 83 degrees. The crew and our …
No Alligators in the Boundary Waters
I hate to read the news but every once in awhile a headline catches my attention. I then get drawn into the story and fixated on it. That was the case today when I saw the news about a 2-year-old …
Catch and Release a Fish Correctly
Have you ever been unprepared to catch a fish? I have and it isn’t fun. It seems like when I’m prepared to catch a fish I won’t get one but as soon as I just toss a lure out there …
Fantastic Voyageur Crew
We are again blessed with a fantastic Voyageur Canoe Outfitters Crew. We are very lucky to have so many amazing people working with us at the end of the Gunflint Trail. Each year we think how fortunate we are to …
Photographing the Night Sky
The difficult thing about photographing the night sky in the summer is staying up late enough for it to get dark. We’re lucky on the Gunflint Trail because it does get dark and we can see the Milky Way. Have …
Happy Get Outdoors Day
It looks like it will be a beautiful day to get outdoors. Hopefully you’ll paddle a canoe, catch a fish or hike a trail to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day. Why should teens get outdoors? Teenagers live in a world …
Busy Weekend on the Gunflint Trail
There are a few great reasons to visit the Gunflint Trail this weekend. It’s the Boundary Waters Expo, National Get Outdoors Day and Take a Kid Fishing Weekend. Think of it as a trifecta- you win when you visit the …
The Eagles Have Landed
If you were keeping an eye on the DNR’s eagle cam this year then you’ll be happy to know all 3 eaglets are doing great! Here’s the message from the DNR. Hello eagle cam fans, We hope that this year’s …
Dead Moose Floating in the BWCA
Ever wonder about what to do if you see a dead moose floating in the water in the BWCA? Acoording to the DNR, “Don’t go poking around on it.” It may seem like common sense but that is the advice …