We know the Boundary Waters are a magical place. We long for the solitude and serenity found on a wilderness campsite. In the BWCA we know we are relatively “safe.” There are numerous examples of what I mean and one …
I realize there are a number of things wrong with people but today’s blog is about the ones who can’t follow rules/regulations/laws regarding our natural resources. Some people can plead ignorance about fishing regulations but it’s astonishing to me how …
We took a drive to Canada the other day and stopped to see what the High Falls of the Pigeon River looked like from the Canadian side. We weren’t suprised to see the falls look quite similar to what we …
These beautiful flowers can be found in abundance in the woods of the Gunflint Trail. It’s always a treat to spot these very close relatives of the Minnesota Sate Wildflower. Cypripedium acaule – Pink Ladyslipper, Moccasin Flower . This …
It’s a wonderful time of the year when the nights are short and the days are long. The sun is high in the sky and stays out longer than any other day of the year. It’s the start of summer …
While out on a walk the other day we noticed tiny holes in the leaves of brush alongside of the road. Farther along on our walk we noticed these strikingly blue bugs on the leaves of a different bush. Has …
The waterfalls of the North Shore have plenty of water going over them. With recent rains the flow hasn’t slowed at all.
What’s going on with people in the Boundary Waters these days? Getting lost, shooting yourself in the butt and shooting rapids are the latest happenings in the BWCA. Sheriff: Camper Accidentally Shoots Himself In Buttocks Near BWCA June 15, 2017 8:17 …
I like to read the Conservation Officer reports each week and lately I love to read Darin’s reports because of the comedic aspect of them! How about you? CO Darin Fagerman (Grand Marais) reports he found a map floating in …
I’ve had these photos since last October and I am finally getting around to sharing them. One of our Voyageur crew members visited the Winona Historical Museum and took a couple of photos he knew I would enjoy. The canoe …