In Search of Sunshine
It’s the time of the year when daylight hours are at their shortest. I like light. The electric company likes me. When I’m inside I turn on all of the lights I can find and still crave more. I love …
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Keeping Cool
It has been hot outside. Keeping cool is important and the best way to cool off is by spending time in cold water. The lakes of the Boundary Waters are the perfect temperature for swimming right now. While Lake Superior …
The Things You See Near Voyageur
Visitors of Voyageur Canoe Outfitters are able to take advantage of our awesome location on the very edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Every day something amazing and awe inspiring happens and if you’re lucky and looking then …
In-between Time
Silver Bay, Minnesota is a nice town. There’s a grocery store, a couple of gas stations, a pizza place, a bar, a restaurant, a flower shop, a bowling alley with irregular hours and of course the hockey rink. There’s more …
Don’t Get Lost
I read a story about a man getting lost in California while he was on a fishing trip and it reminded me about a couple I encountered the other day. I was out picking blueberries with friends in a very …
What Would John Muir Do?
Remember those bracelets that were popular some time ago? They had the letters, “WWJD” stamped out of the rubber? I do and that’s how I came up with the title of today’s blog. I don’t even know that much about …
Field Trip at Voyageur
Yesterday we hosted Josh’s 7th grade class from Cook County Middle School for a field trip to the end of the Gunflint Trail. The weather couldn’t have been nicer and the kids had a fabulous time learning and playing in …
Lessons Learned From the Mother of all Storms
Labor Day Weekend I went camping in the Boundary Waters with my son and 5 of his friends. We had an overnight boat and motor permit for Saganaga Lake and had a great campsite. Teacher that I am I never …