Smallmouth Bass
We were one of the fortunate families who were able to get out and enjoy the Boundary Waters over the 4th of July. Josh’s favorite thing to do on a canoe camping trip, or when we’re at home, or come to …
Rain!
Our Gunflint Trail Weather Guy reported only a mere 2.4 inches of rain for the month of June at mid-trail. Luckily at the end of the Trail we received a bit more than that and the first blueberries of the season are …
Kayak Day Trips
Before I tried kayaking I was intimidated by it. Now that we’ve had kayaks for rent I’ve been able to get used to it and become very comfortable doing it. They are more stable than a person would think and …
Spiny Water Flea
The Spiny Water Flea is an invasive species that is now found in Saganaga Lake. It made it’s way from Europe in the ballast of an ocean freighter and ended up in Lake Ontario in 1982. It quickly spread through …
Quetico Park Changes
Anglers who visit the Quetico Park next year will need to abide by a few new fishing rules. The Quetico will no longer allow any live, dead, frozen, or salted bait to be used within the Park. Only artificial lures will be …
4th of July
While there are not fireworks going on in the BWCA it doesn’t mean you won’t see any sparks. We experienced a thunderstorm with lightening strikes the other day and anytime that happens you can have a fire start if the …
Happy Trails
The mosquitos are usually less ferocious this time of the year but for some reason they seem to still be bugging me and Abby. She counted 46 mosquito bites on herself yesterday and we haven’t even been "out" in the woods. It …
Quiet Time
Some places are really busy over the 4th of July but the BWCA isn’t one of them. People have their holiday traditions that include parades and fireworks, neither of which you will find at the end of the Gunflint Trail. …
Happy 1st of July
It seems like yesterday was Memorial Weekend and here we are quickly approaching the 4th of July Holiday. June flew by us as we kept busy outfitting canoe parties into the wilderness and taking care of our resort guests. It’s …
Happy Birthday GTHS
The Gunflint Trail Historical Society celebrated it’s first birthday on Monday at Gunflint Lodge. There were over fifty people in attendance and excitement filled the air. The Gunflint Trail Historical Society has over 200 members and a great group of …