Tag: Boundary Waters
High Winds and Injuries in the BWCA
Monday night another storm passed through the Boundary Waters. We experienced winds on the Gunflint Trail in the low 30’s and almost a half of an inch of rain. Luckily we didn’t hear of any injuries reported on our end …
Wonderful Weather for a Boundary Waters Trip
Is sunshine and 70 degree temperatures the ideal weather to have for a Boundary Waters canoe trip? I was pondering this question as I slugged across a water swollen portage in a downpour on my last BWCA canoe trip. It …
Best Time to Paddle the Boundary Waters
I’ve always said, “Any time you can paddle the Boundary Waters is the best time to paddle the Boundary Waters.” Taking that into consideration the next thing to consider is what you want to experience while you are in the …
Loon Chicks are Hatching in the BWCA
We usually start seeing baby loons around the 4th of July in the BWCA. This year it was a little bit later but now that we started seeing them guests have reported seeing them everywhere in the Boundary Waters and …
How Bad are the Bugs in the Boundary Waters?
The great thing about the bugs found in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota is none of them are likely to kill you with a single bite. If you have an allergy to bees or some other unusual condition then there …
There’s More to Do than Visit the BWCA
If you are like most of our guests of Voyageur Canoe Outfitters then the only reason you pause on your way up the Gunflint Trail is to get gas or go to the bathroom in Grand Marais. Did you know …
Quetico Park & BWCA Fires
I can’t remember the last time we had such a wet year and I can’t believe a fire would be able to start with all of the rain we have received. Obviously not all parts of the forest have received …
The Best Canoe and Kayak Magazine Cover Ever
What makes this month’s Canoe and Kayak Magazine’s cover so amazing? It features a Boundary Waters lake on it and not just any lake in the Boundary Waters. It’s a photo of our very own Saganaga Lake taken by one …
Soggy Saturday in the Boundary Waters
We had a beautiful 4th of July on the Gunflint Trail with plenty of sunshine throughout the day. Today started out nice but things deteriorated quickly. It’s been raining off and on all day long and we’ve received almost an …