Once Upon a Time in the BWCA
We recently paddled a loop in the Superior National Forest. It is located outside of the BWCA so it is a little bit different. People can bring chainsaws to cut firewood if they want and they can use small motors. …
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Boundary Waters Serenity
There’s still time to paddle and enjoy the solitude a Boundary Waters canoe trip has to offer. The rustling of leaves in the trees, of waves lapping against the shore and of loons calling as they gather together to head …
Thimbleberries are Good and Good for You
While driving with my kids recently they threatened to put blinders on me. I could see thimbleberry bushes lining the road and I wanted to stop and pick them. I did stop a couple of times and that’s when the …
Wondering about the Weather
“What’s the forecast?” Each morning and throughout every day at Voyageur we are continually asked about the weather. We print a forecast for the area in the morning but with today’s access to the internet people want to know an …
Sunny Day on Saganaga
There aren’t too many places I would rather spend an afternoon than on Saganaga Lake. We found a beautiful place out of the wind, caught a few bass, swam in the refreshing water and enjoyed the warm sunshine on our …
Rainy Day Portage
People often ask me, “Is there a place to hike in the Boundary Waters?” Besides the longer trails like the Kekekabic and Border Route Trail there are tons of places to hike, every portage is a hiking trail. I love …
Still Time to Paddle the Boundary Waters
Even though it’s August there is still plenty of time to paddle the Boundary Waters. The end of August is a slower time in the BWCA and September is a magnificent time to take a canoe trip. There are fewer …
Moose in the Boundary Waters
Here’s a nice video our guest Ryan Stopera shared with us from his time in the Boundary Waters off of the Gunflint Trail. BWCA from Ubuntu Media Productions on Vimeo.
Hard To Believe July is Coming to an End
It doesn’t seem possible July can be coming to an end but it is. The last week or so the weather has been gorgeous. The daytime highs have been up into the high 70’s and 80’s and the water temperature …
Beaver Flick
I haven’t been able to load any videos to You tube for some odd reason but if you click this link then you’ll see a neat video of a beaver courtesy of Brad. beaver in the BWCA