Paddle Faster
Today looks like a pretty good day to be racing through the Quetico Park. The wind is calm, the sun is covered by clouds and the forecast calls for a high around 70 degrees, perfect for paddling. There’s a …
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Packing for Summer Camp
It’s difficult to imagine why a child who lives a stone’s throw from the BWCA would want to leave for a week to go to summer camp. It’s really hard to understand why she would want to do it twice …
Perseids Meteor Shower
The Perseids are Coming Author: Dr. Tony Phillips | Credit: Science@NASA 07.31.2009 July 31, 2009: Earth is entering a stream of dusty debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle, the source of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Although the shower won’t …
Walking with the Bear
The neighborhood black bear has been out and about. He was spotted hanging out near the Trail’s End Campground by two different people. He was in no hurry to leave his spot in the ditch as they quickly walked …
I Pick Today
One look at the forecast for the week and my decision has been made. If I could choose a day to start my canoe trip into the Boundary Waters then I would pick today. This is the best forecast for …
Is 40 Too Old to Start a Lumber Jill Career?
Well, even if it is, I’m not 40 yet so I still have time. Why didn’t I know about the exciting Lumberjack sports as a little kid? I sure wish I had an opportunity to watch or participate in the …
Boom, Boom
For once it isn’t the sound of thunder. The sun is shining and it’s a great day to come out and watch the professional boom run athletes compete. Support the GTVFD and we’ll see you at the Atkinson Pond …
13 of 20
Today is not only August 1st but also lucky number 13. It is the 13th day out of the past 20 days that we have had rain fall from the sky. I was hoping August would start out with …
Fisherman’s Picnic
Watch out folks, Grand Marais is hopping. It’s Fisherman’s Picnic and everyone is flocking to town for the festivities. Fish burgers, fish tosses and many other activities are scheduled for the weekend. It’s a beautiful day in Grand Marais …
Crew Dinner
Last night we celebrated the season by dining out with the Voyageur Crew. We enjoyed a great meal of barbecued ribs at Loon Lake Lodge, not before we snapped a bunch of photos though…