Readers of my blog are most likely familiar with the Quetico Provincial Park. It’s the Canadian counterpart to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Janice was the Cache Bay Ranger for 35 years until she passed away in 2020. She …
If you’re like me you have been dreaming about your next Boundary Waters canoe trip since you were on your last Boundary Waters trips. I’m always looking at maps, thinking about routes and wondering when I can paddle and camp …
Life is all about people and the adventures we have with the people we love. We’ve been a part of many people’s adventures over the years and we look forward to being a part of many more. We know you …
There are so many wonderful hiking and biking trails in Cook County and they only get more beautiful as the leaves begin to change colors. The more vibrant the colors become the more tourists arrive to enjoy them as well. …
Hiking and biking through the fall colors of Cook County Read more »
There’s still time to paddle and camp in the Boundary Waters this fall. Just keep in mind bears are looking to fatten up before they hibernate for winter. When camping in the wilderness remember bears are capable of swimming to …
The Spice Lake Fire is out, the fire bans in the wilderness areas are over and things are back to normal in the Boundary Waters and Quetico Park. We are so grateful for rain and cooler temperatures especially when the …
The wildfire that started on June 13th between Ogish and Spice Lake is 65% contained. Fire crews have been actively fighting the fire since it began and are working to create fire lines to keep the fire from expanding from …
The forest is dry and yesterday we received news a fire ban would go into effect today. Unfortunately it is a little too late as a fire has been detected near Ogishkemuncie Lake. There are no campfires allowed in the …
Wilderness Watch is suing the US Forest Service in order to remove towboats from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. They want tow boat use to end and to not allow them on the lakes when the ice melts this …
While some parts of the USA are experiencing spring like conditions we still have a couple of feet of ice on the lakes and snow up to our waist in the woods. The crazy weather system produced lightning, thunder, freezing …