When the Boundary Waters became a wilderness area certain promises were made. One promise was motors would be allowed in certain lakes and property owners on specific chains of lakes would be exempt from any permit quota. Businesses were promised …
It’s been a super Fall for canoe camping in the Boundary Waters this year. In addition to sunshine and warm temperatures we’ve had very few windy days. The wind is one thing I do not like to hear when I’m …
Most of us know the benefits of spending time outside include reducing stress. Fishing is of course done when outside so all of the good things nature does for you fishing should too. Unless of course you’re fishing companions are …
As a lover of the Boundary Waters I consider myself a flat water paddler. There are fast water paddlers who love to play in rapids and drop over waterfalls. I’ve done some whitewater rafting but I’ve never done any whitewater …
I know it isn’t fair to only pick on the iPhone so I will include all smart phone type devices when I say they are evil. According to a web article I read the first iPhone was released June 27, …
This is the time of year most people think about putting their paddles away for the winter. Not Amy and Dave Freeman, their paddling adventure will begin on Wednesday and it won’t end until the lakes turn hard. Then their …
What a perfect weekend to visit the Gunflint Trail. Well, almost any weekend is a great time to visit but if you like sunshine and warm weather this was it. I’m hoping for more of the same next weekend as …
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We had wonderful weather this Labor Day Weekend. We experienced some thunderstorms and quite a bit of rain but the good news is it only rained at night. The days were gorgeous with temperatures in the 80’s. The sun was …
Is it worth it to go out camping in the Boundary Waters if you only have one night? For those of us who have very little time and live right next door to the BWCA the answer is a resounding, …
A recent email from Mining Truth had the following to say about the proposed mine. I’d like to know the truth. For years, PolyMet has claimed their proposed sulfide mine could never pollute the Boundary Waters. But the U.S. Geological …