Boundary Waters Canoe Trip Permit time 2025
It’s that time of the year again. In spite of the frozen lakes and snow covered campsites summer will be here before we know it. We would love to see you at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters and be a part of …
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Gunflint Trail in a class of its own
Any time spent on the Gunflint Trail is time well spent. It’s a vacation destination in a class of its own with very few places like it on earth. The 57 mile paved scenic highway winds through the Superior National …
Boundary Waters Campfire Ban
There are still people heading into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and now those folks will have to make due without a campfire. Superior National Forest Forest Service News Release Joy VanDrie-Public Affairs Officer joy.vandrie@usda.govTim Engrav-Public Information Officer Timothy.engrav@usda.gov …
Keep invasive species out of the Boundary Waters
The Boundary Waters is a special place and everyone who visits the BWCAW can help ensure it remains that way. Terrestrial and aquatic invasive species can cause irreparable damage to an ecosystem. When heading to the Boundary Waters with your …
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Additional closures on the Gunflint Trail
National Forest lands and roads on the upper section of the Gunflint Trail are now closed. Private and public roads are still open so homeowners and guests can access resorts, outfitters and restaurants on the Gunflint Trail. The closure area …
Boundary Waters Closure extended into September
No significant amount of rain has fallen on the Superior National Forest and none of the fires on the forest have been even partially contained. Fire fighting resources are inadequate for the current fires and more fires continue to start. …
Pre-evacuation of the end of the Gunflint Trail
Last night the powers that be ordered a pre-evacuation for the end of the Gunflint Trail. What does this mean? The Sheriff’s Department and the GTVFD went door to door to inform people to gather their valuables, medications and pets …
Fire Ban in the Boundary Waters
It’s been dry and hot in the Boundary Waters and the USFS has implemented a complete fire ban. No campfires and no grills may be used in the BWCAW. It’s a bummer to not be able to have a campfire …
National Fishing and Boating Week in the Boundary Waters
Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week in the Boundary Waters this year! It began this year on June 4th and extends through next weekend. It was created as a national holiday by George W. Bush in 2002 to encourage anglers …
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Boundary Waters Fire
It’s in the news so I thought I should at least mention it in my blog. There’s a small fire burning on the other side of the Boundary Waters that started on May 17th from a lightning strike. It is …