Happy Labor Day Weekend
Here’s wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend!
Boundary Waters Serenity
There’s still time to paddle and enjoy the solitude a Boundary Waters canoe trip has to offer. The rustling of leaves in the trees, of waves lapping against the shore and of loons calling as they gather together to head …
Wildlife Photography by Nace Hagemann
It’s kind of sad when you have to use someone else’s pictures of a moose for a blog post. Seeing moose used to be an almost daily occurrence for me on the Gunflint Trail but I have only seen one …
Going on a Bear Hunt
I’m not going on a bear hunt but 3850 permits were issued in the state of Minnesota this year. In the arrowhead region around 500 permits were issued. Bear hunters can be seen camping on forest roads and checking their …
Last Week
It’s the last week of summer break for the kids and then it’s back to school next week. Practices and games for their sports are in full swing and for all practical purposes summer is over for them. It’s bittersweet …
Waterskiing to Cache Bay
There are some of you who have paddled from our dock to Cache Bay. It’s a fairly long paddle and probably takes the average person four to five hours. It feels like a long time even when you are in …
Devil’s Kettle
Devil’s Kettle is located in Judge C. Magney State Park. Every year there are trails I need to hike at least once and Devil’s Kettle is one of them.
Kayak Fishing Tournament
I wish I could take Josh’s kayak down to fish in this tournament but football will keep me otherwise occupied. The BronzeBack Classic will be held on October 1st from 7:45am to 6:00pm on the Mississippi River. The star of …
Our Incredible Voyageur Crew
It feels like summer just started yet some of our amazing crew have already left and returned to civilization for another school year. It is so sad to see them leave and each one takes a little piece of my …
Minnesota Wolf Population
I know our wolf population on the Gunflint Trail is healthy. Two times this summer when picking blueberries I heard wolves howl. I saw their scat but unfortunately didn’t get to see them. Here’s what the Minnesota DNR has to …