The BWCAW is Open
There are plenty of places to paddle in the Boundary Waters and as of today all canoe entry points into the wilderness are open. Due to the Cavity Lake Fire there are some campsites that are closed but the …
August Moon in the BWCA
It’s hard to believe we are already a week into August, where has the Summer gone? The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer and before we know it the kids will be back in school. …
Gunflint Trail- A great place to visit
There are very few places in the world like the Gunflint Trail. This Scenic Byway travels 56 miles from Grand Marais to the end of the Trail through the Superior National Forest. There are towering pines, crystal clear …
Startling Stats from the Cavity Lake Fire
At Saturday morning’s briefing Safety Officer Ron Guck shared some interesting facts about the Cavity Lake Fire. He was the Safety Officer when the fire started and is the Safety Officer again since the departure of theType I Team …
Heroes of the Cavity Lake Fire
The Cavity Lake Fire is 87% contained thanks to a great number of people. It would be impossible to list everyone involved in this great task, just as impossible as it sounds to be able to put out a raging wildfire in a …
Lost in the Wild
Not only is this a name of a book by Cary J. Griffith, but also an occurrence that can happen on the Gunflint Trail. It appears people who are heading into the woods are less prepared than perhaps they …
Gunflint Trail Canoe Races
The Gunflint Trail Canoe Races were held on July 19th at Gunflint Lodge. The races are an annual event put on by the summer homeowners to support the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department. They are the highlight of the …
Soccer and Voyageur
What does the US Cup Soccer Tournament in Blaine, MN have in common with Voyageur Canoe Outfitters at the end of the Gunflint Trail? A group of Colombian soccer players and their coaches. Every year the Colombian soccer team comes to Voyageur …
Pink Paddles Win Division
The Pink Paddles Dragon Boat Team had a great time competing in the 3rd Annual Northshore Dragon Boat Festival over the weekend. There were a total of 24 teams racing and Pink Paddles took 7th overall and first in …
Cavity Lake Base Camp
The most recent update on the Cavity Lake Fire is it is now 65% contained. The crews are continuing to work on fire lines and check for hot spots. The cost of the fire is up to $6,367,520.00 and …