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Meet the Crew at Voyageur

By Sue Prom Posted on August 13, 2014 Posted in BWCA No Comments Tagged with Boundary Waters, BWCA, canoe trip, Ely, Ottertrack, Voyageur

I’m finally getting around to introductions of our Voyageur Crew on the day before two of them depart. Summer has flown by this year and we’re so sad to have two of our females leaving already. Abigail Dickinson is originally …

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They Made It!

By Sue Prom Posted on August 12, 2014 Posted in News No Comments Tagged with adventures, Ely, Hudson Bay, Voyageur Canoe Outfitters

We have exciting news to share! Not only did our Ely Challenge participants complete their Voyage but also the 8 Rivers Expedition Crew made it to Hudson Bay. We need to get more details to share with everyone about both …

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Quetico Park & BWCA Fires

By Sue Prom Posted on July 9, 2014 Posted in BWCA No Comments Tagged with Boundary Waters, BWCA, campfires, Disappointment Lake, Ely, fire, Quetico Provincial Park

I can’t remember the last time we had such a wet year and I can’t believe a fire would be able to start with all of the rain we have received. Obviously not all parts of the forest have received …

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Snowmobiling in the BWCA?

By Sue Prom Posted on January 18, 2014 Posted in News No Comments Tagged with BWCA, Ely, snowmobile

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 …

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Not Your Ordinary Walk in the Woods

By Sue Prom Posted on November 3, 2013 Posted in News No Comments Tagged with Boundary Waters, Ely, Quetico Park

Ely guide finishes his trek through the Quetico Park and Boundary Waters. Ely outdoorsman recounts walk, swim across canoe country (with video) The idea occurred to Ely canoe outfitter Jason Zabokrtsky last spring as he stood before a wall of …

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What Will Happen with Mining in Minnesota?

By Sue Prom Posted on October 26, 2013 Posted in News No Comments Tagged with Boundary Waters, BWCA, Ely, mining, mn

There is still a lot of talk and grumble about mining in Minnesota. It’s not surprising since it’s being proposed so close to the Boundary Waters.  I certainly don’t want it to affect the water quality of our wilderness area …

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Swimming Through the Quetico Park

By Sue Prom Posted on October 10, 2013 Posted in News No Comments Tagged with Atikokan, Boundary Waters, BWCA, Ely, jason zabokrtsky, Quetico Park, Voyageur Canoe Outfitters

I admit there have been times when I have thought swimming across a particular lake in the BWCA or Quetico Park looked like a fun challenge.  I’ve also wondered what it would be like to hike beyond the portage trails …

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Root Beer Lady of Knife Lake

By Sue Prom Posted on September 6, 2013 Posted in News Tagged with Boundary Waters, BWCA, Ely, Knife Lake, Root beer lady

Knife Lake wasn’t just where the last BWCA wildfire was it was also the home of Dorothy Molter. Dorothy lived on an island on Knife Lake and was the last person allowed to do so in the BWCA.  I never …

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Celebrations Galore

By Sue Prom Posted on August 2, 2013 Posted in News Tagged with Dorothy Molter, Ely, MN CCC, Quetico Park

Give me a reason to celebrate and I’ll celebrate with you. Give me three reasons to celebrate and I’ll celebrate evren more! I’m not sure how it feels to be 100 but I hope the Quetico Park celebrates another 100 …

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Canoe Challenge to Ely and Back

By Sue Prom Posted on July 29, 2013 Posted in News Tagged with Boundary Waters, BWCA, canoe, Ely, moose lake, Saganaga, Voyageur

Voyageur Crew member Dana along with two other paddlers completed the Ely Challenge in under twenty hours. They paddled from Saganaga to Swamp to Ottertrack, Knife and then the smaller lakes out to Moose Lake. They hitched a ride with …

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