I Wonder Who They Were
The latest report from our local Conservation Officer made me wonder, “Who did he encounter on the lake?” I know most of the youth in the area so I’m hoping they were tourists and whether they were or weren’t I …
Year: 2017
That’s Shitty
I usually don’t swear in a blog post but all of the titles I came up with worked better with some form of the word “shit.” I apologize if I offended you but since I too was offended by shit …
Happy August!
The calendar displays August and the thermometer does too. The past week has been quite warm with temperatures in the 80’s. Dips in the river throughout a hot day make the heat more bearable and it cools the body down …
Sunsets on the Lake
We’ve experienced some gorgeous sunsets on the lake lately. Come join us to see for yourself.
Common Sense Blueberry Picking
It is that time of the year and there are blueberrie pickers on the Gunflint Trail. While the picking isn’t ideal there are blueberries to be found. There are some blue, quite a few green and even some places where …
View from Blueberry Hill
It’s a great view from the top of Blueberry Hill at Chik-Wauk Musuem and Nature Center!
Wildlife Watching on the Gunflint Trail
I have found the secret to viewing wildlife on the Gunflint Trail. All I have to do is leave my camera and phone at home and I’ll see plenty of wildlife. Just the other day I spotted a cow moose …
Hammock Time in the Quetico Park
Hammocks are a necessity when I go camping in the Quetico Park, Boundary Waters or anywhere for that matter. They make camp life so much more comfortable and enjoyable. I love sleeping in my Crazy Creek Crib but I hate …
Bright Lights in the Boundary Waters
While out canoe camping in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness you don’t expect to see bright lights. That’s what makes camping in a wilderness area all the more fun. However, there are some instances when you might see some …
Voyageur Crew at the Gunflint Trail Canoe Races
The Voyageur Crew competed in the 40th Anniversary of the Gunflint Trail Canoe Races on Wednesday, August 19th. The annual races are a fundraiser for the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department. Each year there are fun canoe races for all …