Voyageur Canoes on Another Expedition
It isn’t our Voyageur Crew who is paddling from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic but the crew of 6 is paddling Voyageur canoes complete with our logo stickers on the side. They own the canoes and I’m thrilled …
A Loon!
I saw my first loon of the season today when I went for a drive around Trail’s End Campground. It was swimming in the bay of Gull Lake in front of the Saganaga Landing at the campground. I didn’t hear …
Sunny Skies
We’ve been blessed with beautiful blue skies and warm temperatures this past week. People are out and about without jackets and are wearing short sleeves and shorts. When the temperature reaches the 50’s up here we think it’s summer. It …
Boating Season Coming Soon
The lakes are still frozen on the Gunflint Trail but the streams and rivers are starting to flow. South of us other lakes are opening up in Minnesota and many people are anxious to get out onto the water. We’re …
For the Birds
Birds, birds everywhere you look there are birds. They are singing their songs as they flitter about and the snow buntings are scattering as one drives along the Gunflint Trail. I’ve spotted robins, red winged black birds, juncos and lots …
Chik-Wauk Museum Expansion
Chik-Wauk Museum has plans to improve the already wonderful facility. They will be breaking ground this year for a Nature Center. The center will provide space for presentations, workstations and displays for hands-on learning. Plans also include a boathouse to …
Beautiful Weather on the Gunflint Trail
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 …
Fishing Opener Coming Soon
Here’s some fishing information from the Minnesota DNR. The DNR compiled these Minnesota fishing facts in preparation for the 2015 fishing opener, which is Saturday, May 9. Anglers and waters There are about 1.5 million licensed anglers in Minnesota. About …
Coolest Outdoor Town
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 …
Moose Collaring News
The petition to stop the collaring of moose calves in Minnesota has over 1500 signatures but the DNR still plans to collar more calves this spring. This will lead to the unnecessary death of the majority of the calves in …