Mosquito Magnets
The best thing about winter is there are no bugs. If I’m in an area where there are mosquitos then they will find me. Other people won’t even know they are there but I will be covered in bites. I …
Resolve To Paddle
If you’re making New Year Resolutions then I highly suggest you add paddling to your list. The beginning of a new year is a great time to set some personal goals and do some planning. Camping in the canoe country …
Gorgeous Grand Marais Morning
While we were waking up in Eagle River, Wisconsin for a hockey tournament back in Grand Marais, Minnesota they were treated to a beautiful sunrise on Lake Superior. Thank you David Johnson for always getting great photos of the beautiful …
Survival Tips from the Web
Every once in awhile I open up an email from Pinterest that says they found some interesting pins for me to look at. Very seldom to I click the link to see it but a can of Crisco with a …
First Day of the New Year
It’s difficult to imagine the year is now 2016. I finally got comfortable writing 2015 and now it is gone. The good, the bad, the ugly and the beautiful of 2015 can be archived. It’s time to look ahead to …
Happy New Year To You
It’s the last day of 2015. We hope it has been an amazing year for you. We also hope you will visit us in 2016. Wishing you a Very Happy New Year!
Trails in the Arrowhead Region
If you’re a cross-country skiier then you are in luck. There are open ski trails in Cook County. Most of the trails are in pretty good shape with plenty of snow on them. Many volunteer hours were spent clearing trails …
Chilly Temperatures on the Gunflint Trail
We’ve been making ice on the Gunflint Trail this past week. The temperatures have dipped below zero a few times and into single digits numerous times. This is good news for winter enthusiasts especially ice anglers and snowmobilers. Most of …
Camping Essentials
There are many items people consider to be essential when it comes to camping. The thing to remember is there are different types of camping trips. I tend to look at camping through BWCA colored glasses. I see a new …
Presents and Your Presence
I hope you received a Christmas present that involves your presence at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters in the New Year. We would love to see you in our neck of the woods. This time of the year is the perfect time …