Canoe Comics
I love it when people send me jokes and comics about canoeing and camping. After 17 years of owning a canoe outfitting business you would think I would be able to tie a canoe on a vehicle or towboat correctly. Unfortunately …
Honeymoon in Heaven or Close
There’s no place like the Quetico and no better place to spend a honeymoon. Away from people, no telephones, no computers, no television, just you and the one you love. Mike’s sister and her new husband spent a week …
Follow Directions
You would think I would be good at giving directions since I have so many opportunities to do so throughout the day. Telling the kids how to do something, instructing staff on procedures, showing guests how to get somewhere, indeed I …
Fishing is Good Catching is Better
There sure have been alot of reports about how good the fishing is this year. Every group we talk to has fish stories to share and I don’t think we’ve had anyone get skunked yet. The talk is …
Celebrate at Chik-Wauk
I sure hope the word gets out about Canoe the Heart and the celebration of 100 years of the Quetico Provincial Park and Superior National Forest. There are some fun activities planned for July 13th in conjunction with the …
National Canoe Day
Come celebrate National Canoe Day at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters! The 26th of June is declared National Canoe Day by the Canadians and we want to join in the celebration. We’re offering free canoe rentals for day trips and overnight lodging …
Life and Death on the Gunflint Trail
The world of wildlife on the Gunflint Trail is an awesome one to experience. We’re so fortunate to see such a variety of critters both young and old on a daily basis. It’s so fun to hear the excitement …
Gunflint Trail Fun
Yesterday Josh asked me if we were going to take a summer vacation. I asked him what he thought the answer was and he replied, "No, we’re already on vacation." For a moment I thought this was sarcasm but …
Boundary Waters Bliss
A picture is worth a thousand words, this picture by Cory Woodford is worth even more.
Lovely Lupines
The lupines are blooming. Some people absolutely love these flowers that fill some of the ditches of the Gunflint Trail. I’ve never been too excited about them since they aren’t native to this area but they are starting to grow on me since they …