The great debate continues about SPOT Locators and products similar to them. SPOT stands for Satellite Positioning and Tracking and they provide a way to track someone or something using satellites. Especially popular for the wilderness adventurer these devices have …
There is joy in paddling a canoe. The feel of the blade slipping into the water, the sight of the swirl created by the pull and the forward momentum gained with each stroke is a beautiful thing. Floating on top …
I’m sure there’s at least one person who is waiting for an update on the bear situation at Voyageur. The good news is the bear hasn’t gotten into any buildings lately. He did bite into Elsa’s liquid laundry detergent and …
There aren’t too many “popular” day trip routes into the Boundary Waters but there is something about waterfalls that attracts the masses. There are a couple of these that …
The Boundary Waters is known for its canoeing and very few people take advantage of the awesome hiking opportunities that exist. The Gunflint Trail has endless hiking trails of all lengths including the Border Route Hiking Trail and all of …
Wasn’t it just the Summer Solstice? It doesn’t seem possible that it is the middle of July and the Gunflint Trail Annual Canoe Races are this week. It’s a fundraiser for the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department put on by …
Living at the end of the Gunflint Trail I have a little more flexibility of when I can paddle and camp than someone who lives farther away. I prefer not to start my canoe camping trip in the rain as …
Another night of the bear intruder and possibly a second, smaller bear. There’s a tiny window on the back side of our outfitting building, 12″ by 24 or 36″. A bear broke through the window, cut its paw and ate …
Every business owner has them. The customer who you put up with because they are paying good money but you really don’t enjoy having them around. When they don’t pay it makes it all the more difficult to put up …
When it rains it storms they say and this weekend is a prime example. Some weekends pass by with rarely anything going on while this weekend is jam packed with activities. Voyageur Brewing Company will be participating in the Hopped …