Voyageur Crew is Shrinking
It’s always a sad time when summer crew leaves but especially so when Elsa and Ron leave. They left yesterday and will be headed back to the Philippine Islands to spend time with Elsa’s family. We can’t be too sad …
Year: 2013
What About the Animals?
With the federal shut down I wonder what the animals think when they see a road block across their normal route into a campground? Or what do they do if they need to use the outhouse and it’s locked up? …
Swimming Through the Quetico Park
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 …
Guests of Voyageur Send Photos
I love to see photos from people’s canoe trips and resort stays at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. I’m always asking people to send me their photos and sometimes they actually do. Looking at photos is one of my favorite things to …
Safety in the Wilderness
Did you know you could light a Frito on fire and it will burn for almost 2 minutes? I read that in an online article the other day and the kids were thrilled last Friday when we performed the experiment. …
Black Bear Visits Voyageur
William Winter was staying in our Water’s Edge Cabin when he had an unexpected visitor arrive for dinner. Luckily the bear didn’t end up eating William for his dinner! Thanks for the awesome photos.
Quinoa for your next Boundary Waters Trip
Most people have heard of Quinoa but maybe don’t know that it is pronounced Keenwa. It’s super good for you as it is a complete protein and has lots of fiber and other nutrients. I always thought it was a …
Photography in the Boundary Waters
If you’re like me then you rarely leave home without your camera. I take on an average 10,000 pictures a year. Thank goodness I don’t have to pay for all of these to be developed to see them or I …
Boundary Waters Bargains
Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Boundary Waters Bargain Bulletin Voyageur Canoe Outfitters Discounted Packages; Used Gear and Canoes; Cool Stuff USED GEAR We like to part with our awesome gear often enough to ensure that we have …
Another Ten Bites the Dust
Happiness is checking things off of your Bucket List. I was able to check 10 things off of my list the other day. Ten miles off of my “Hike the Superior Hiking Trail” Bucket List item. I have less than …