The Pagami Creek Fire behaved yesterday thanks to cooler temperatures and higher humidity. Some precipitation was received on the fire including sleet, rain, hail and even snow. Fire officials were thankful for a break in the hot weather in spite …
Snowflakes Fall Hope Rises for the Pagami Creek Fire Read more »
I can just hear the Momma Bear telling her cubs, "This is how you do it, but you must be quiet." Meanwhile the two cubs are off on their own playing on the deck of a nearby bunkhouse. The …
The smell of smoke in the air, the haze in the sky and the orange glow from the sun the past few days have brought memories of the Ham Lake Fire to the forefront of my mind. Irritable, cranky …
"It’s as dry as a popcorn fart" is what Grandma Darlene would say about the forest conditions in Northeastern Minnesota. When you walk in the forest you can hear the crunch of ground cover and moss beneath your feet. …
Firefighting in the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park Read more »
It sounds like the USFS burnout was successful in keeping the Pagami Creek Fire from burning outside of the Boundary Waters so far. The fire did increase in size and is at 2750 acres due to the low humidity and high …
Yes, you read it right. Freshwater jellyfish have reappeared in the Boundary Waters this past week. From recent research it sounds like this species normally sits on the bottom of the lake as a polyp but due to, guess …
The weather has been absolutely gorgeous the past few days. Yesterday’s high temperature was 85 degrees and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky all day long. Wednesday wasn’t quite as warm but it was still sunny and in …
You won’t find a better deal on a Boundary Waters Canoe Trip than what we’re offering at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters right now. Choose from a 3-Day, 5-Day or 7-Day Standard Expedition Package for a price you can’t afford not …
There are sure to be fires, five fires if anyone is counting. Conditions are good for forest fires if you want them to burn that is. While the Pagami Creek Fire burn out is being conducted other fires near …
And they’re off! It was the first day of school for my children today. We had plenty of time to get ready and make it to the bus on time without a hitch. Finding shoes for Josh to wear …