Boundary Waters Canoe Trip Permit time 2025
It’s that time of the year again. In spite of the frozen lakes and snow covered campsites summer will be here before we know it. We would love to see you at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters and be a part of …
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Gunflint Trail in a class of its own
Any time spent on the Gunflint Trail is time well spent. It’s a vacation destination in a class of its own with very few places like it on earth. The 57 mile paved scenic highway winds through the Superior National …
Horseshoe Island Fire on Saganaga Lake
I’ll start with the good news. A fire in the BWCAW at a campsite on Horseshoe Island on Saganaga Lake was contained to a 1/4 of an acre. The campsite affected was number 374 on the north side of the …
Canoers go over Curtain Falls in the BWCA
Boundary Waters Canoe camping trips are supposed to be unforgettable in a good way. Unfortunately for those camping near Curtain Falls last weekend their memories of their BWCA canoe trip will be one of chaos and tragedy. While out fishing …
Keep invasive species out of the Boundary Waters
The Boundary Waters is a special place and everyone who visits the BWCAW can help ensure it remains that way. Terrestrial and aquatic invasive species can cause irreparable damage to an ecosystem. When heading to the Boundary Waters with your …
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Boundary Waters Bound
The canoe camping season in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness has begun. With the new season is a new order regarding food storage in the BWCAW. The US Forest Service has always suggested hanging your food pack in a …
Ice is out on Saganaga
Saganaga Lake is ice free once again! The official date was April 24th, a little bit earlier than last year’s which was the middle of May. It’s time to get your camping gear ready and give us a call to …
Boundary Waters permit time
If you’re like me you have been dreaming about your next Boundary Waters canoe trip since you were on your last Boundary Waters trips. I’m always looking at maps, thinking about routes and wondering when I can paddle and camp …
Be bear aware in the Boundary Waters
There’s still time to paddle and camp in the Boundary Waters this fall. Just keep in mind bears are looking to fatten up before they hibernate for winter. When camping in the wilderness remember bears are capable of swimming to …
Campfire Ban & Forest Fire in the BWCA
The forest is dry and yesterday we received news a fire ban would go into effect today. Unfortunately it is a little too late as a fire has been detected near Ogishkemuncie Lake. There are no campfires allowed in the …