Hungry?
We know the black bears have been hungry all summer long. Recent visitors to Voyageur have also expressed their hunger. While standing on the deck this afternoon some “camp robbers” came by looking for a handout. I obliged and offered …
Year: 2015
September Already
It doesn’t seem possible that it can be September. It feels like yesterday summer was just beginning. Time has a way of passing much too quickly. Before we know it the lakes will turn solid once again and our paddles …
Mining Near the BWCA
A recent email from Mining Truth had the following to say about the proposed mine. I’d like to know the truth. For years, PolyMet has claimed their proposed sulfide mine could never pollute the Boundary Waters. But the U.S. Geological …
Summer Weather Again
If you’re looking for a place to enjoy the last days of summer then come on up to Voyageur. The forecast calls for temperatures into the 80’s again this week. The water is refreshingly cold, the fish are biting, bugs …
Dwindling Days
The days of summer are dwindling. Daylight hours are dwindling. Our summer crew is dwindling. These are dwindling days. A big THANK YOU to our entire Voyageur Crew 2015 for a fantastic summer. Best of luck in all you do …
Father Son Canadian Kayak Trip
There aren’t too many things more memorable than a father son trip. This duo made memories while on a wilderness kayak trip into Northern Light Lake in Canada. It’s just one portage out of Saganaga Lake and the perfect destination …
Northern Lights- Just Another Reason to Visit the Gunflint Trail
In spite of an almost full moon the northern lights put on a show for those lucky sky watchers last night. Our Voyageur Crew was outside enjoying a campfire when the show began. Bursts of intense color lit up the …
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72 Degrees and Sunny
Today we welcomed back the sunshine. It had been absent the past few days and we were missing it. It was a beautiful blue sky day that has a way of making everything feel right. Everything except for the water …
Sharing is Nice, But Not When it’s My Campsite
If you are out in the Boundary Waters and can’t find a campsite then please don’t ask me if you can camp at my site with me. I’m sorry but I really don’t want to share. If I tell you, …
Cook County Minnesota Far From Ugly
A recent “study” of the most beautiful and the ugliest counties places Cook County Minnesota at 310 out of 3111. It places Ventura County in California at #1 and Red Lake County of Minnesota dead last. A Minnesota County that …