Maybe Not for the BWCA
I’m not sure how many of you wilderness travelers need to have power when you are out and about. I do know some folks use their cell phones for taking photos and where there is cell phone service they can …
Tag: BWCA
Looking for Summer Fun?
It’s that time of the year when we like to find some people worthy of being a part of our Voyageur Crew. Do you know anyone who would enjoy a summer at the end of the Gunflint Trail? If so …
Ultimate Survival BWCA
We’ve always thought it would be great fun to have a Survivor show in the Boundary Waters or better yet in the winter in the Boundary Waters. The trouble is the USFS does not allow races or competitions to take …
Experiencing Winter in the BWCA and Beyond
Maybe I’m just hearing about it more often but it sounds like people are getting outside and enjoying the great outdoors during the winter. Exploring by snowshoe, cross-country skis, dog sled or snowmobile is something I love to do and …
What Time Is It?
Permit time for the Boundary Waters is almost here. On the 29th of January at 9am you will be able to reserve your BWCA permits for the upcoming paddling season. You can reserve them online or call 1-877-444-6777. You can …
Snowmobiling in the BWCA?
Not a good idea… Published January 17, 2014, 03:43 PM Ringleader of group that terrorized Boundary Waters campers in 2007 arrested again The ringleader of a drunken, gun-shooting, fireworks-lighting trip on Basswood Lake in 2007 has been arrested again, this …
Fire Building in the BWCA
This fire making technique might work just fine for a winter Boundary Waters camping trip but I’m not sure about a summer one. The fire grate might make building an upside down fire difficult in the BWCA. I had never …
Leaving a Legacy & Treasure
I think many people must dream about being the recipient of an awesome estate or big gift when someone departs the earth. You’ll be happy to know we were all given a gift courtesy of a family by the name …
Top Ten Worst Portages in the BWCA
Call me crazy(many people do) but I like to portage. I love the challenge of an uphill climb with a pack on and navigating around a tight corner with a canoe on my shoulders. There’s nothing sweeter than seeing the …
Plan for Permits into the BWCA
Gone are the days of the lottery for Boundary Waters paddling permits for entry points on the Gunflint Trail. For the last couple of years the only entry points you can obtain permits for through a lottery are Moose Lake …