The sun has been shining brightly and the clouds have been scarce. It’s been absolutely gorgeous outside and on Sunday the temperature reached 71 degrees on the Gunflint Trail. With temperatures predicted to be in the 60’s the next few …
Grand Marais, Minnesota was recently named to the list of America’s 20 Coolest Outdoor Towns. The access to the Boundary Waters via the Gunflint Trail is one of the main reasons why Matador Network chose Grand Marais. Check out the …
Are drones capable of starting a wildfire? Not that I’m aware of but they obviously can get in the way of people who are fighting wildfires. It would seem like common sense to not fly one over a wildfire when …
Until today I wasn’t aware there was such a thing as a State Champion Tree for all of the native tree species in Minnesota. The former State Champion Jack Pine was a tree located in Lake Bronson State Park but …
It’s a great time to get out and enjoy the trails. No crowds and no bugs make spring an ideal time to tromp around the woods. Very few people explore the numerous hiking trails on the Gunflint Trail but that’s …
There was a time we had a web camera at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters but it’s been years. While we enjoyed having one we never really knew what to focus it on. When web cams were new people looked at the …
I remember when we used to attend Sport and Travel Shows all over the Midwest. The last time we attended one was before Abby started Kindergarten so it has been awhile. At the end of the Show season everyone was …
You know summer is approaching when the call goes out to local property owners that it’s time to order your trees again. Every year, for I don’t know how many years, Hedstrom’s Lumber Company in Grand Marais, Minnesota has given …
I’m not sure if it should be considered a ritual, tradition or task but this past week I met with two of my retail clothing providers to place orders for the upcoming season. It shouldn’t be too big of a …
Tony’s parents visited Voyageur Canoe Outfitters this week and went cross-country skiing. Look at the lovely trails!