Local Paddlers Make Big
We knew Amy before she was a Freeman and married to Dave. She was a good friend of one of our Voyageur Crew members years ago. She paddle the Boundary Waters before she paddled the world. Who would have guessed …
Tag: Boundary Waters
Impaired Water in Minnesota
It sounds silly to me to call water impaired. It makes me think the water has alcohol in it or trouble hearing. What it really means is there is something in the water that affects the water quality such as …
If you could be on a BWCA Lake right now…
Then where would it be? Would you be camping on Saganaga looking for the next trophy walleye? Or hiding out in a long forgotten bay of Knife Lake? I think I would be content to be anywhere in the BWCA …
Not Your Ordinary Walk in the Woods
Ely guide finishes his trek through the Quetico Park and Boundary Waters. Ely outdoorsman recounts walk, swim across canoe country (with video) The idea occurred to Ely canoe outfitter Jason Zabokrtsky last spring as he stood before a wall of …
Splitting Wood
When we’re out camping in the Boundary Waters gathering firewood isn’t too big of a project. It sometimes seems like it takes a pretty good pile of wood for an evening campfire but it’s nothing compared to how much wood …
Is it a Fish?
I volunteered to work at the community Halloween party yesterday and I was able to do one of my favorite activities. I was fishing yesterday! There was no water, there were no fish, but there were some really happy kids …
Wenonah Canoes and Kayaks Too
Our friends down in Winona, Minnesota are keeping busy building Wenonah Canoes and Kayaks. It’s been a few years since we visited them and saw their operation first hand but the memory is fresh in my mind. It was like …
What Will Happen with Mining in Minnesota?
There is still a lot of talk and grumble about mining in Minnesota. It’s not surprising since it’s being proposed so close to the Boundary Waters. I certainly don’t want it to affect the water quality of our wilderness area …
Swimming Through the Quetico Park
I admit there have been times when I have thought swimming across a particular lake in the BWCA or Quetico Park looked like a fun challenge. I’ve also wondered what it would be like to hike beyond the portage trails …
Guests of Voyageur Send Photos
I love to see photos from people’s canoe trips and resort stays at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. I’m always asking people to send me their photos and sometimes they actually do. Looking at photos is one of my favorite things to …