Black Bear Abundance
There have been a number of bear sightings lately. The camp across the river has had a large bear prowling around their lodge and we’ve had a small one poking around our neighborhood. Guests spotted a black bear in …
Voyageur Crew Departures
It’s difficult to imagine our Summer Crew leaving already when it feels like they just arrived. While most of the crew sticks around for the majority of August one of our crew members has already left for school. I …
Eyes on the Sky for Meteor Shower
The moon is cooperating this year and it’s small size should not interfere with viewing the Perseids Meteor Shower this year. Meteor shower August 11, 12, 13: Perseid meteor shower to light up the sky this weekend, NASA …
Chik-Wauk Museum Pie and Ice Cream Social
This weekend there’s an extra reason to visit Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center. It’s the Annual Pie and Ice Cream Fundraiser for the Gunflint Trail Historical Society on Saturday, August 11th. You are invited to an Old-Fashioned Pie and …
They Made it to Hudson Bay
For the 2nd year in a row past Voyageur Crew member Adam Maxwell has paddled into Hudson Bay. Jake Bendel, a crew member from 2011 accompanied him as did a 3rd paddler, Ryan Ritter. Another epic Voyage has ended. …
North Shore Trivia
Think you know alot about the North Shore? Then test yourself and you may just win a trip up North! Welcome to Cook County Trivia Contest! Cook County – Way North of Ordinary Cook County is a destination …
Baby Loons in the BWCA
Have you seen loon chicks on your canoe trip in the BWCA this year? Guest sightings of loon chicks are down this year. I think it could be due to the fact we started out spring with very low …
Lightning 411 for the BWCA
Lightning can strike as much as 10 miles away from the rain area in a thunderstorm so if you can hear thunder then you can be struck by lightning. That’s a scary thought when you’re out camping in the …
Lightning in the Boundary Waters
Friends and I were out picking blueberries in the afternoon sun one day. We had our hearts set on taking a swim when we were finished but a dark cloud was moving in on us quickly. Soon it started …
Columbia Clothing in the BWCA
A couple of weeks ago we were able to host a group from Columbia(not the country but the clothing company). They were interested in using the Gunflint Trail and the Boundary Waters as the backdrop for their next clothing …