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Be bear aware in the Boundary Waters

By Sue Prom Posted on September 11, 2023 Posted in News Tagged with black bear, Boundary Waters, BWCA, canoe trips

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 …

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Campfire Ban & Forest Fire in the BWCA

By Sue Prom Posted on June 14, 2023 Posted in News Tagged with Boundary Waters, BWCA, Fire Ban, Forest Fire

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 …

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Winds, Waves, Wonders and more

By Sue Prom Posted on April 5, 2023 Posted in News Tagged with BWCA, Saganaga, Voyageur Canoe Outfitters

While some parts of the USA are experiencing spring like conditions we still have a couple of feet of ice on the lakes and snow up to our waist in the woods. The crazy weather system produced lightning, thunder, freezing …

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Change on the Gunflint Trail

By Sue Prom Posted on November 16, 2022 Posted in News Tagged with BWCA

What’s new? It’s been awhile since I’ve posted and one reason is the blog editor I use changed. I’m not usually a fan of change especially when it comes to technology. I can’t figure out how to resize photos properly …

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Bugs in the Boundary Waters

By Sue Prom Posted on June 15, 2022 Posted in News Tagged with blacflies, Boundary Waters, bugs, BWCA, mosquitoes

There are bugs in the Boundary Waters and this year is no exception. This spring we have had perfect conditions for bugs to thrive. The late snow melt, wet spring and high water levels have made life for the bugs …

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Tow boats in the Boundary Waters

By Sue Prom Posted on June 13, 2022 Posted in News Tagged with Boundary Waters, BWCA, tow boats

I just read an article about tow boat use in the BWCA. The article itself was fine but some of the comments about tow boat use on Saganaga Lake made me cringe. Saganaga Lake allows motors of up to 25 …

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Sharing a Boundary Waters Campsite

By Sue Prom Posted on June 10, 2022 Posted in News Tagged with Boundary Waters, BWCA, campsite sharing, Voyageur Canoe Outfitters

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is a place to get away from it all and enjoy the solitude and serenity of a secluded private campsite. The campsites are normally situated quite a distance from each other providing for a …

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High water in the BWCA

By Sue Prom Posted on May 16, 2022 Posted in News Tagged with Boundary Waters, BWCA, high water, Voyageur Canoe Outfitters

After last summer’s drought the water level of the lakes and rivers in the BWCA was at an almost all time low at the end of the paddling season. While I was sure we would get plenty of snow and …

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Boundary Waters lakes liquid once again

By Sue Prom Posted on May 15, 2022 Posted in News Tagged with Boundary Waters, BWCA, Gunflint Trail, Voyageur Canoe Outfitters

Just in time for the Minnesota fishing opener many of the Boundary Waters lakes are liquid once again. Thanks to very warm temperatures, a little bit of wind and some rain the ice disappeared faster than anyone could have predicted. …

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Book your BWCA permit today

By Sue Prom Posted on April 29, 2022 Posted in News Tagged with Boundary Waters, BWCA, Gunflint Trail, Saganaga, Seagull Lake, Voyageur Canoe Outfitters

While the weather may delay this year’s start to the Boundary Waters canoe camping season it doesn’t mean you should delay reserving your permit. The BWCAW has become increasingly popular over the past two summers and people are flocking to …

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