Where There Is Smoke
There are sure to be fires, five fires if anyone is counting. Conditions are good for forest fires if you want them to burn that is. While the Pagami Creek Fire burn out is being conducted other fires near …
A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That
And they’re off! It was the first day of school for my children today. We had plenty of time to get ready and make it to the bus on time without a hitch. Finding shoes for Josh to wear …
Great BWCA & Quetico Stories
Some of my favorite stories to hear about the canoe country involve animal encounters. We’ve heard some good ones recently including a lynx sighting yesterday on the Seagull River and another lynx sighting at the mouth of the Granite …
Labor Day Weekend 2011
Hope everyone is enjoying this Labor Day Weekend. Our Voyageur Crew members Jake and Jessica have been canoeing and camping in the Quetico Park for the past few days and I’m sure they have enjoyed their weekend so far. …
Not All Fires in the BWCA are Created Equally
I’ve been somewhat surprised by the amount of attention the Pagami Creek Fire in the BWCA near Ely, MN has received. It’s a very small fire burning in the middle of nowhere not threatening any structures yet there are …
Are Bears a Problem or Are People the Problem?
I read an article in the Lake Chronicle by a Boundary Waters camper who told the tale of a bear taking over their campsite. They hadn’t hung their pack and a bear wandered into the camp. The campers left …
Boundary Waters and Non-Native Invasive Species
What’s wrong with leaving your bait behind at your Boundary Waters campsite? If you’re fishing with crawlers/earthworms then they are non-native invasive species that can destroy a healthy forest floor. To help prevent earthworms from harming the BWCA be sure to pack out …
Boundary Waters Forest Fire Near Ely
It’s that time of the year when the forest is starting to get a little dry. The moisture in the trees is decreasing and the fire danger is increasing. It’s always important to be careful with campfires in the Boundary …
Geocaching on the Gunflint Trail
I don’t need another reason to go for a hike in the woods but I can always use an excuse to go on one. I decided to place some geocaches on the Gunflint Trail for folks to find. If you’ve never …
Good Reads for a BWCA Canoe Trip
Our family loves to read books. We’re excited there are two new books that are relevant to our area, "The Legend of the Wolves of Gunflint Lake" and "Where Memories Dream; Campfire Stories for the Boundary Waters." Both books …