Another Week of Winter
The temperature on Saturday night got down to -18 degrees and the forecast for the next week still looks like winter. It’s not predicted to be as cold but it’s not supposed to get above freezing either. The good news …
Tag: Boundary Waters
Kayaking Encounters
There are some things you won’t see in the Boundary Waters when you’re kayaking. Chances are the biggest thing you’ll ever see swim beneath your canoe or kayak in the BWCA is a beaver or a fish. There isn’t any …
Maybe Not for the BWCA
I’m not sure how many of you wilderness travelers need to have power when you are out and about. I do know some folks use their cell phones for taking photos and where there is cell phone service they can …
Ultimate Survival BWCA
We’ve always thought it would be great fun to have a Survivor show in the Boundary Waters or better yet in the winter in the Boundary Waters. The trouble is the USFS does not allow races or competitions to take …
Another Bucket List Trip
I’ve never thought about paddling in Europe before but one of these days I might just have to. I need to have a really long life if I’m going to hike and paddle all of the places I want to. …
What Time Is It?
Permit time for the Boundary Waters is almost here. On the 29th of January at 9am you will be able to reserve your BWCA permits for the upcoming paddling season. You can reserve them online or call 1-877-444-6777. You can …
Fire Building in the BWCA
This fire making technique might work just fine for a winter Boundary Waters camping trip but I’m not sure about a summer one. The fire grate might make building an upside down fire difficult in the BWCA. I had never …
Is Royalex Gone Forever?
Mike and I bought our first canoe about 27 years ago and it was an Old Town Discovery made from Royalex. We still have that canoe and we’ll probably never get rid of it as it has sentimental value. In …
Top Ten Worst Portages in the BWCA
Call me crazy(many people do) but I like to portage. I love the challenge of an uphill climb with a pack on and navigating around a tight corner with a canoe on my shoulders. There’s nothing sweeter than seeing the …
Plan for Permits into the BWCA
Gone are the days of the lottery for Boundary Waters paddling permits for entry points on the Gunflint Trail. For the last couple of years the only entry points you can obtain permits for through a lottery are Moose Lake …