Some of my favorite stories to hear about the canoe country involve animal encounters. We’ve heard some good ones recently including a lynx sighting yesterday on the Seagull River and another lynx sighting at the mouth of the Granite …
Hope everyone is enjoying this Labor Day Weekend. Our Voyageur Crew members Jake and Jessica have been canoeing and camping in the Quetico Park for the past few days and I’m sure they have enjoyed their weekend so far. …
I’ve been somewhat surprised by the amount of attention the Pagami Creek Fire in the BWCA near Ely, MN has received. It’s a very small fire burning in the middle of nowhere not threatening any structures yet there are …
I read an article in the Lake Chronicle by a Boundary Waters camper who told the tale of a bear taking over their campsite. They hadn’t hung their pack and a bear wandered into the camp. The campers left …
What’s wrong with leaving your bait behind at your Boundary Waters campsite? If you’re fishing with crawlers/earthworms then they are non-native invasive species that can destroy a healthy forest floor. To help prevent earthworms from harming the BWCA be sure to pack out …
It’s that time of the year when the forest is starting to get a little dry. The moisture in the trees is decreasing and the fire danger is increasing. It’s always important to be careful with campfires in the Boundary …
I don’t need another reason to go for a hike in the woods but I can always use an excuse to go on one. I decided to place some geocaches on the Gunflint Trail for folks to find. If you’ve never …
Our family loves to read books. We’re excited there are two new books that are relevant to our area, "The Legend of the Wolves of Gunflint Lake" and "Where Memories Dream; Campfire Stories for the Boundary Waters." Both books …
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center is a great place to visit anytime you’re on the Gunflint Trail. There are videos to watch, books to read and trails to hike on the property. Today you can join Kent Jones for a hike …
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It’s that time of the year when the mice start looking for their winter home. Many mice like to make their new home in my home, one of our cabins or even the outfitting building. Here’s a little poem …