There’s More to Do than Visit the BWCA
If you are like most of our guests of Voyageur Canoe Outfitters then the only reason you pause on your way up the Gunflint Trail is to get gas or go to the bathroom in Grand Marais. Did you know …
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The Best Canoe and Kayak Magazine Cover Ever
What makes this month’s Canoe and Kayak Magazine’s cover so amazing? It features a Boundary Waters lake on it and not just any lake in the Boundary Waters. It’s a photo of our very own Saganaga Lake taken by one …
Fingers Are Crossed for No Forest Tent Caterpillars
Forest Tent Caterpillars are not my friends. The last time the troops visited was in 2001 and I said, “If they are ever this bad again I’m moving.” The population peaks every 10 to 16 years and normally lasts three …
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I Brake for Wildlife
I know you aren’t supposed to swerve for wildlife but I do. I also encourage other drivers to swerve when I’m in the passenger seat. Our daughter Abby just finished the classroom portion of Driver’s Education and scolded her dad …
Another Minnesota Moose Tale
Here’s another tale about a moose. This one wasn’t on the Gunflint Trail but it was in Minnesota! St. Louis County Deputy Helps Moose Get out of Town Updated: 05/24/2014 9:31 AM Created: 05/23/2014 5:06 PM KSTP.com By: Cassie Hart …
Minnesota Land of 10,000 Lakes and Over 60 State Parks
We’re lucky to live in such an awesome state that has so many lakes and State Parks. Fifteen of the State Parks are in the Arrowhead Region and practically in our backyard. With waterfalls running this time of the year …
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Got Bait?
Our bait arrives tomorrow, now all we need is water so we can go fishing. Here’s some interesting information about the challenge of getting bait this year. MN fishing: Invasive species battle could make it hard to find live bait …
Fun Fishing Facts
Less than a month until the Minnesota Fishing Opener but who knows if we’ll have open water or not. Until then you can entertain yourself with these fun fishing facts provided by the Minnesota DNR. DNR NEWS – FOR IMMEDIATE …
Polar Bear Spotted in Lake Superior
It isn’t the first of April but this weather does seem quite like a joke. It’s cold outside, how cold is it? So cold we spotted a polar bear swimming in the harbor of Grand Marais, Minnesota. Of course this …
Astonishing Information About Minnesotans and Recycling
If I had to guess then I would think Minnesota would be in the upper tier of doing a good job at recycling. When I think about recycling in other states it seems like we do a better job. Maybe …
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