Elsa the Voyageur Extraordinaire
Elsa is amazing. That is the word that best describes who she is. She’s originally from the Philippines but has lived in the United States for most of her adult life. She’s married to Ron from the US and for …
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Perseid Meteor Showers Beginning
More reasons to visit the BWCA today! THE PERSEID METEOR SHOWER IS BEGINNING: Earth is entering the outskirts of a broad stream of debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle, source of the annual Perseid meteor shower. Forecasters don’t expect the shower to …
Another Storm in the BWCA and Beyond
If you’re trying to get a hold of us today then you probably aren’t having much luck. Our phones are sketchy right now due to last night’s storm. It was a doozy. The light show outside of my bedroom window …
Voyageur Crew- Meet Matt
Matt is back at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters after taking a break to check out the real world. It’s his third summer with us and he spent all of last fall and winter at Voyageur. Matt is from Owatonna, Minnesota and …
Where’s the Beach on the Gunflint Trail?
It’s sometimes difficult to remember that not everyone who visits the Gunflint Trail knows something about the geology of the area. For those who have no idea at all here’s an excerpt from the Cook County Visitors Bureau website. Geological …
Voyageur’s Crew Profile- Brad
Brad deserves his own blog for putting up with all of us at Voyageur. He is not only a summer crew member but he is also working as an intern at Voyageur. He is from Hutchinson, Minnesota and is currently …
Welcome to the Gunflint Trail New Owners of Gunflint Lodge
We would like to welcome John and Mindy Fredrikson to the Gunflint Trail as the new owners of Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters. We haven’t met them yet but look forward to getting to know them and their family. They are …
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Have a Phenomenal 4th of July
It’s been an absolutely beautiful weekend on the Gunflint Trail. The sky has been sunny and the temperatures have been in the mid to high 70’s. After a mainly cloudy and rainy June we’re ecstatic to see the sun and …
Stormy Weather
Is it global warming that is producing stormy weather? I have no clue but I do know I now dislike storms. The USFS issued this statement regarding campsites to the east of the Gunflint Trail near the Canadian Border. Wilderness …
Fun in the Summer Sun
The temperature jumped up into the 80’s the past couple of days and it’s been delightful. The kids have been out enjoying the beautiful weather on the river in kayaks and paddleboards. They have even been swimming and not just …