The Gunflint Trail is hosting a Boundary Waters Expo June 12-14th at Seagull Lake Public Landing right in our backyard. There will be exhibitors, speakers, demonstrations and much more. Come listen to Cliff Jacobsen, enjoy a Shrimp Boil and spend …
I saw my first loon of the season today when I went for a drive around Trail’s End Campground. It was swimming in the bay of Gull Lake in front of the Saganaga Landing at the campground. I didn’t hear …
We’ve been blessed with beautiful blue skies and warm temperatures this past week. People are out and about without jackets and are wearing short sleeves and shorts. When the temperature reaches the 50’s up here we think it’s summer. It …
The lakes are still frozen on the Gunflint Trail but the streams and rivers are starting to flow. South of us other lakes are opening up in Minnesota and many people are anxious to get out onto the water. We’re …
Birds, birds everywhere you look there are birds. They are singing their songs as they flitter about and the snow buntings are scattering as one drives along the Gunflint Trail. I’ve spotted robins, red winged black birds, juncos and lots …
Chik-Wauk Museum has plans to improve the already wonderful facility. They will be breaking ground this year for a Nature Center. The center will provide space for presentations, workstations and displays for hands-on learning. Plans also include a boathouse to …
The sun has been shining brightly and the clouds have been scarce. It’s been absolutely gorgeous outside and on Sunday the temperature reached 71 degrees on the Gunflint Trail. With temperatures predicted to be in the 60’s the next few …
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 …
There was a time we had a web camera at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters but it’s been years. While we enjoyed having one we never really knew what to focus it on. When web cams were new people looked at the …
You can probably tell by the red leaves in the background of this photo that this picture was not taken this spring. I haven’t seen any bear activity on the Gunflint Trail yet either but I’m sure we’ll see some …