They Made It!
We have exciting news to share! Not only did our Ely Challenge participants complete their Voyage but also the 8 Rivers Expedition Crew made it to Hudson Bay. We need to get more details to share with everyone about both …
Anxiously Awaiting Return of Ely Challenge Participants
Two of our Voyageur Crew members are at the tail end of their canoe trip to Ely and back. They are paddling what is known as the Ely Challenge. It’s when a canoe crew leaves the Voyageur dock, paddles across …
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A Little Fire
I am surprised a tree that caught on fire last week was named the “Partridge Lake Fire.” It seems a bit odd, kind of like naming a hurricane when it’s not even a tropical storm yet. I hope this doesn’t …
Happy Birthday Smokey
According to the DNR Smokey is celebrating his 70th birthday today! DNR NEWS – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 4, 2014 Smokey Bear celebrates 70th birthday; encourages fire safety Smokey Bear’s message “Only You Can Prevent Wildfires” is as relevant today …
Recharging My Battery in the BWCA
I’m not talking about recharging a battery with a solar charger or power booster I’m talking about recharging my internal battery. Sometimes life can get to be a bit overwhelming and the best way to remedy that is to take …
Sky Watching in the Boundary Waters
The dark skies of the Boundary Waters are always great for seeing stars. This time of the year Boundary Waters canoe campers are treated to an even better experience because the annual Perseid meteor shower occurs in August. This year’s …
People Are Picking Blueberries
Vehicles have been lining the ditches along the Gunflint Trail lately and cars are parked on usually vacant Forest Service Roads. The past few years the blueberries have ripened much earlier than this year and they would have been at …
Cairn or No Cairn?
Have you ever built a rock cairn? I personally do not have the patience to build a rock cairn myself but many people do. On Artist Point in Grand Marais there are a bunch of rock cairns people have made. …
Perfect Paddling Weather
The forecast for the next couple of days looks fantastic for paddling in the Boundary Waters. There’s very little chance of rain and very little wind predicted. The temperatures are expected to be in the 70’s and the water is …
Loon News
We’ve seen quite a few new loons this year on Saganaga Lake in the Boundary Waters. Guests have also reported seeing a normal amount of baby loons in the Quetico Park and BWCA. Unfortunately many loons this year were challenged …