High water in the BWCA
After last summer’s drought the water level of the lakes and rivers in the BWCA was at an almost all time low at the end of the paddling season. While I was sure we would get plenty of snow and …
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Boundary Waters lakes liquid once again
Just in time for the Minnesota fishing opener many of the Boundary Waters lakes are liquid once again. Thanks to very warm temperatures, a little bit of wind and some rain the ice disappeared faster than anyone could have predicted. …
Book your BWCA permit today
While the weather may delay this year’s start to the Boundary Waters canoe camping season it doesn’t mean you should delay reserving your permit. The BWCAW has become increasingly popular over the past two summers and people are flocking to …
Long winter on the Gunflint Trail
Winter just keeps on hanging on in our neck of the woods. It’s April and according to an article in MPR, “Much of northern Minnesota has seen two to four times their normal snowfall! And, “It’s been 8 to 12 …
Gunflint Canoe Races-some things never change
The official Gunflint Trail Canoe Races didn’t happen last year due to Covid 19 and they didn’t happen this year due to a lack of organizers and volunteers. Over the past 10-15 years the races had turned into a pretty …
4th of July in the Boundary Waters
I can’t think of a more perfect place to celebrate the 4th of July than in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. And in spite of the fact we have owned Voyageur Canoe Outfitters for over 20 years we’ve been …
Birth on the Gunflint Trail
I wonder if that headline got you? No new human babies at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters or anywhere else on the Gunflint Trail that I know of. There is however other births or rebirths happening on the trail and in the …
Boundary Waters Fishing Opener
It’s difficult to believe this weekend is the Minnesota Fishing Opener but here it is. The excitement is in the air as folks make last minute preparations for the big day. Boats on trailers, tackle boxes organized and bait in …
Outside on Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! I hope you made the most of it by getting outside to enjoy nature. I wasn’t able to enjoy the Boundary Waters or the Gunflint Trail but I did get out for a hike up a fire …
Seasons of the Seagull River
What a difference a day can make at the end of the Gunflint Trail. With temperatures in the 50’s Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the snow was melting quickly. It looked and felt like spring outside and the Seagull River had …