Fire Building in the BWCA
This fire making technique might work just fine for a winter Boundary Waters camping trip but I’m not sure about a summer one. The fire grate might make building an upside down fire difficult in the BWCA. I had never …
This fire making technique might work just fine for a winter Boundary Waters camping trip but I’m not sure about a summer one. The fire grate might make building an upside down fire difficult in the BWCA. I had never …
I think many people must dream about being the recipient of an awesome estate or big gift when someone departs the earth. You’ll be happy to know we were all given a gift courtesy of a family by the name …
Call me crazy(many people do) but I like to portage. I love the challenge of an uphill climb with a pack on and navigating around a tight corner with a canoe on my shoulders. There’s nothing sweeter than seeing the …
Gone are the days of the lottery for Boundary Waters paddling permits for entry points on the Gunflint Trail. For the last couple of years the only entry points you can obtain permits for through a lottery are Moose Lake …
Then where would it be? Would you be camping on Saganaga looking for the next trophy walleye? Or hiding out in a long forgotten bay of Knife Lake? I think I would be content to be anywhere in the BWCA …
When we’re out camping in the Boundary Waters gathering firewood isn’t too big of a project. It sometimes seems like it takes a pretty good pile of wood for an evening campfire but it’s nothing compared to how much wood …
I volunteered to work at the community Halloween party yesterday and I was able to do one of my favorite activities. I was fishing yesterday! There was no water, there were no fish, but there were some really happy kids …
There is still a lot of talk and grumble about mining in Minnesota. It’s not surprising since it’s being proposed so close to the Boundary Waters. I certainly don’t want it to affect the water quality of our wilderness area …
We had the opportunity to spend a week at Ozark Outdoors in Missouri this past week and what a great experience it was. We brought a group of youth to Missouri for a Mission Trip and the folks at Ozark …
It’s difficult not to love fall even when it’s a cold rainy day like it was yesterday. The smell of leaves, the chill in the air and the colors make it all better. For once I feel almost content with …