Sign the Canoe to Save the BWCA
I’m not sure how many of you are aware of the journey Dave and Amy Freeman are currently on. The couple started paddling in Ely, Minnesota back in August and are on their way to Washington, DC. The purpose of …
Tag: Boundary Waters
Planning for the 2015 Paddling Season
It’s the end of the paddling season at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. We may still have a few folks who come up for a late fall trip but for all practical purposes the 2014 BWCA canoe camping season is over. That …
BWCA Campsite Study
I came across an interesting article about a study done in the Boundary Waters. Thought you might find it interesting too. Popular wilderness area requires intensive management to remain natural October 17th, 2014 by Lynn Davis in Earth / Environment …
Trail Clearing Help Needed
A fun thing to do in the winter on the Gunflint Trail is cross-country ski the Banadad Trail. It’s a long trail(18 miles) and it travels through the Boundary Waters. Mid-way through the trail Boundary Country Trekking has a yurt …
Why I Love the BWCA
No phones, no internet, no snap chat, just quality time together in the Boundary Waters.
Happy October
I can hardly believe it is October 1st today. Where do the days go? Filled with constant activity time does not go by slowly. Instead it races past me while I attempt to grab a moment and hang onto it. …
Cooking over a Campfire
One thing I have never thought of before was the dangers of cooking in a Boundary Waters fire pit. I was at a USFS BWCA Cooperator meeting the other day and one of the wilderness rangers said she never starts …
Come Camping in the BWCA
It was 77 degrees and sunny again today. Can you say gorgeous weather? The forecast also looks wonderful with temperatures in the 70’s through the weekend and very little chance of rain. Tonight the northern lights were even out. Talk …
Still Paddling
People are still paddling the Boundary Waters even though it may seem too late in the season for some folks. We had a couple of groups come off of the water today who reported good fishing and wildlife viewing. We …
Voyageur’s Garage Sale Goodies
We have been going through our equipment and cleaning out cubbies to bring our garage sale visitors the best selection of goodies to gander at. This Saturday and Sunday many of the businesses and homeowners on the Gunflint Trail are …