I guess we aren’t the only part of the Superior National Forest that is experiencing friendly and frequent black bear visitors. The bear population must be at an all time high because many people are reporting seeing them either on …
The sun did finally decide to peek through the clouds today. It didn’t stay long and it didn’t warm things up very much but it was nice to see it. It’s absence the past couple of days made it feel …
In the past 24 hours we’ve received almost 1.5″ of rain. The rain was much needed as the land was parched. Fire is a four letter “F” word we don’t like to mention around here. We’ve been fortunate to not …
There are times when one must change into or out of an outfit in a not very private space. I just read an article about one person who ended up in jail by exposing too much of himself in front …
This weekend we had a few special visitors to Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. All of our guests are special but these visitors were previous crew members. Kristi and her grandmother drove to the end of the Gunflint Trail to visit us. …
Good-byes are not my favorite thing, especially if I have to say it to someone I really like. It’s twice as difficult to do when it’s two people and heart wrenching when those two people are Hannah and Tony. Tony …
It has been hot outside. Keeping cool is important and the best way to cool off is by spending time in cold water. The lakes of the Boundary Waters are the perfect temperature for swimming right now. While Lake Superior …
If you’re out for a walk then keep your eyes open for ripe raspberries and thimbleberries. In some places the raspberries are overripe but in other places they are just right for picking. I saw some on the hiking trails …
Our Superior National Forest is thirsty for a good rain. We only received .03″ last night while other places received a little more and a little less. While scouring the Gunflint Trail for blueberries I’ve done alot more walking than …
According to a recent release by the Minnesota DNR the wolf population in Minnesota is good. I’m not sure everyone would be in agreement but here is the report. DNR NEWS – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 10, 2015 Minnesota’s wolf …