Headlines You Might Not See
If you live in the cities then you probably would never see an article like this. Living on the edge of the wilderness I don’t even see an article like this very often. Just thought I would share it with …
Other Owatonnanians at the end of the Gunflint Trail
I think I made that word up but doesn’t it look cool? Last week I introduced Matt Ritter, one of our Voyageur Crew members from Owatonna and today I’ll introduce two others. Paul Swenson is a friend of Matt’s and …
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Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center Pie Social
It’s not like you need a reason to take a drive up the Gunflint Trail but if it makes you feel better then here’s a reason. Sunday is the annual Pie and Ice Cream Social held at Chik-Wauk Museum. Visiting …
Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road?
To get to his winter home of course! Please use caution when driving on the Gunflint Trail and lend a helping hand to a turtle. DNR NEWS – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 28, 2014 Baby turtles are hatching and adults …
Our House is a Very Fine House
Do you ever wish you could live in a tent in the wilderness? Think about how little time you would have to spend cleaning and making beds. It sounds quite attractive to me especially if I could set the tent …
Paddling Safely in the Boundary Waters
Some of these suggestions for safe paddling aren’t applicable in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area but I figure most of our readers paddle elsewhere too. It’s a short, cute video that is a good reminder to be smart wherever you …
Cold Day on the Gunflint Trail
Tonight the temperature is predicted to drop into the 40’s and today it felt like fall. It was cool and breezy with a high of only 61 degrees. Some people like this weather, I’m not one of those. I prefer …
Voyageur Crew from Owatonna
I better continue the introductions of our Voyageur Crew 2014 before they depart. We currently have three Voyageur Crew members from Owatonna, Minnesota which is also the hometown of Don Enzenauer who we bought Voyageur from over 20 years ago. …
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 …
Catch and Release Fishing in the BWCA
We encourage catch and release fishing in the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park. This helps to ensure quality fishing for canoe country campers who visit in the future. While it is nice to get a photo of your fish it …