Boundary Waters are Liquid Once Again
The ice is officially off of Saganaga and most all of the other Boundary Waters Lakes. I’m guessing it is off of all of the lakes since Sag is usually one of the last to go. The big sheet disappeared …
Tag: BWCA
Coolest Outdoor Town
Grand Marais, Minnesota was recently named to the list of America’s 20 Coolest Outdoor Towns. The access to the Boundary Waters via the Gunflint Trail is one of the main reasons why Matador Network chose Grand Marais. Check out the …
Spring Paddling Opportunities
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could get up to the Boundary Waters this Spring for an early canoe trip? I hope to get out this spring but I know how difficult it can be and it’s right in my …
Spring Break Time
It’s Spring Break time and the kids couldn’t be happier. No school for a week! After substitute teaching two days in a row I’m willing to bet the teachers are very happy too. Hannah and Tony are back from their …
Spring is Here, Paddle Safely
Happy Spring Everyone! Now that spring has sprung most people are able to get out and enjoy some time on the water. It will be awhile before we are able to do so in the BWCA but it’s always a …
Eagles, Antlers & Fire
What do these three things have in common? Just the fact the Minnesota DNR has provided updates about them in the last week that I want to share with you. First off is the Eagle Cam. If I had endless …
Won’t Be Long
In a blink of an eye the ice will be gone and the water will be ready for paddling. Are you ready to canoe or kayak the BWCA? Every spring I think about taking an early season trip when the …
Fewer Folks in the Boundary Waters
There have been quite a few changes in the over 20 years we have owned Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. A few of these changes have been documented by the USFS. Visitors to the BWCA are on average older than they used …
BWCA Photo Almost Famous
A photo of the Boundary Waters taken by a Duluth woman is competing in the Smithsonian.com photo contest. Dawn LaPointe entered a beautiful photo of her husband paddling into a sunrise on a lake in the BWCA. The photo is …
Grand Marais Wins Coolest Small Town
Congratulations Grand Marais, Minnesota! Grand Marais was named Budget Travel’s Coolest Small Town of the Year! The town is invited to celebrate between 4pm and 6pm at Voyageur Brewing Company! We’re super excited about the win and the fact they …