Boundary Waters Canoe Routes
This morning we started out with more rain. That seems to be the norm around here and I can’t remember a June where we’ve had this much rain on the Gunflint Trail. I know other parts of the state have …
Tag: Gunflint Trail
Internet on the Gunflint Trail
Our internet on the Gunflint Trail will someday be replaced with fiber optics. Unfortunately that day will not be until next June. We were hoping for new service this summer but that isn’t going to happen so we’ll muddle along …
No Flooding on the Gunflint Trail
We’ve had quite a bit of rain lately but not as much as in some parts of the state. In the past 24 hours we’ve received a half of an inch of rain and there’s no flooding to be seen. …
Boundary Waters Canoe Trips
Our Voyageur summer crew has been getting out into the Boundary Waters on canoe trips. It’s so nice to have them take advantage of where they live and make the most of their time on the Gunflint Trail. We’ve had …
Winter Burned Pine Trees on the Gunflint Trail
Earlier this spring a drive on the Gunflint Trail would have caused alarm in some tree huggers. A bunch of the younger pine trees past the turn off for Gunflint Lake looked like they had been burned in a forest …
Come Celebrate Today at the New Seagull Lake Fire Hall and Community Center
All of the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department building upgrades and additions have been completed and it’s time to celebrate. Beginning at 4:00pm there will be an open house for folks to gather and then at 5:00pm dinner will be …
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Babies Come Back to Voyageur
The problem with owning and operating a canoe outfitting business is that you see some of the same people year after year. That sounds like a good problem to have because we love our repeat guests and we love to …
Fingers Are Crossed for No Forest Tent Caterpillars
Forest Tent Caterpillars are not my friends. The last time the troops visited was in 2001 and I said, “If they are ever this bad again I’m moving.” The population peaks every 10 to 16 years and normally lasts three …
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Flowers on the Gunflint Trail
Things are blooming on the Gunflint Trail and the smell of flowers is in the air.
I Brake for Wildlife
I know you aren’t supposed to swerve for wildlife but I do. I also encourage other drivers to swerve when I’m in the passenger seat. Our daughter Abby just finished the classroom portion of Driver’s Education and scolded her dad …