Experiences Create Happiness
Most of us have a limited amount of money at our disposal. Some choose to spend it on “things” while others tend to spend it on “experiences.” Of course there are people who do a little bit of each but …
Category: BWCA
More Tracks on the Gunflint Trail
We had a blast snowshoeing again today and the camera worked! We had a few tumbles into the snow and belly busting laughs along the way.
Ready to Paddle?
Someone came to the end of the Gunflint Trail the other day with paddle in hand and ready to go into the BWCA. Unfortunately it will be a few months before there is open water so hopefully he’ll stick around. …
Ecotherapy Go Play in the Dirt
Wouldn’t it be nice to get a prescription to get outside and play in the dirt? If you live in Washington, DC and visit pediatrician Robert Zarr you might just get a prescription to visit a park. According to this …
Boundary Waters Permit Time
It’s that time of the year again when folks can begin reserving permits to enter the Boundary Waters. We’re lucky on the Gunflint Trail side of the BWCA because permits don’t often “sell out” but if your dates are set …
Digital Detox at Voyageur
Did you know there is really a term known as “Digital Detox?” It’s true and it’s even in Wikipedia! Digital detox refers to a period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic connecting devices such as smartphones …
Winter Camping in the BWCA
What’s the best part about working at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters in the winter? My guess is all of the fun winter activities you can partake in. Matt and Cassidy have been making the most of their time by getting outside …
Top 10 Reasons to Rent a Canoe
I started reading an article online about saving money at the pump when transporting a canoe. It was an older article when gas was a bit more expensive but it said when a vehicle has a car on it the …
Resolve To Paddle
If you’re making New Year Resolutions then I highly suggest you add paddling to your list. The beginning of a new year is a great time to set some personal goals and do some planning. Camping in the canoe country …