Tow Boating the Boundary Waters
When the ice goes off of Saganaga Lake we’ll have three new tow boats to try out. Tow boats take alot of abuse over a summer between the rocks in the rapids and the pounding of the waves. They can …
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Royalex Canoes or Something Like It
If you’re a reader of my blog or other canoe industry magazines online or written then you had no doubt heard about royalex no longer being manufactured. Many canoes have been made by royalex over the years and some outfitters …
No Water in our Boundary Waters on the Gunflint Trail
The good news is there are a few lakes that are free of ice but the bad news is none of them are on the Gunflint Trail. There are however a few creeks and rivers with water running but I …
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No Bugs in the BWCA Yet
The positive side to this chilly spring we’ve been experiencing is the lack of bugs. As soon as the weather warms up the bugs will no doubt appear. Not too long ago there weren’t any wood ticks on the Gunflint …
Finally Feeling a Little More Like Spring
Our docks are floating on the Seagull River! That means there is no longer ice beneath them and that is a good thing. There is still ice elsewhere on the river and the area lakes but moose pond is almost …
Ham Run is Done for 2014
It didn’t snow and it barely drizzled, I’d call that a great Ham Run! The participants had a good time and I’d call it another successful Ham Run on the Gunflint Trail. Here’s a few photos I thought I would …
Wi-Fi in the Quetico Park
While I don’t think wireless access at the Cache Bay Ranger Station on our end of the Quetico Park is in the cards, it may be for the north side of the Quetico. Parks Canada is installing wireless internet hotspots …
Only in Minnesota
Only on the Gunflint Trail can you run the Ham Run Half-Marathon or 5k Fun Run tomorrow! Only in Minnesota is the newest campaign for the Minnesota Office of Tourism. You can hashtag Only in Minnesota and find your post …
Prepare for Bear
It’s that time of the year again when one must put their bird feeders away and be diligent about keeping garbage inaccessible to critters. Even though there is still snow on the ground bears may be getting hungry and they …
Ham Run Fun on the Gunflint Trail
This Saturday, May 2nd is the Ham Run Half-Marathon and 5k Fun Run on the Gunflint Trail. It may not be sunny or particularly warm but the Gunflint Trail is always a fabulous place for a run. Participants are challenged …