Paddling Adventure
Most of you remember Andy who worked for us at Voyageur for a number of years. He and 3 other guys paddled from Lake Superior to Hudson Bay a few years back. This last summer he took part in another …
Tag: Voyageur Canoe Outfitters
Is Royalex Gone Forever?
Mike and I bought our first canoe about 27 years ago and it was an Old Town Discovery made from Royalex. We still have that canoe and we’ll probably never get rid of it as it has sentimental value. In …
Wenonah Canoes and Kayaks Too
Our friends down in Winona, Minnesota are keeping busy building Wenonah Canoes and Kayaks. It’s been a few years since we visited them and saw their operation first hand but the memory is fresh in my mind. It was like …
Swimming Through the Quetico Park
I admit there have been times when I have thought swimming across a particular lake in the BWCA or Quetico Park looked like a fun challenge. I’ve also wondered what it would be like to hike beyond the portage trails …
Guests of Voyageur Send Photos
I love to see photos from people’s canoe trips and resort stays at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. I’m always asking people to send me their photos and sometimes they actually do. Looking at photos is one of my favorite things to …
Black Bear Visits Voyageur
William Winter was staying in our Water’s Edge Cabin when he had an unexpected visitor arrive for dinner. Luckily the bear didn’t end up eating William for his dinner! Thanks for the awesome photos.
Is Your Cat Safe From Eagles?
I always laughed at the previous owner of Voyageur Canoe Outfitters who thought I should name my white cat Eagle Meat. I thought there was a slight chance an eagle could attack my cat but after twenty years of living …
Wildlife Up and About
Fall is a great time of year for viewing wildlife on the Gunflint Trail. This morning on my way home from taking the kids to the bus stop I saw two moose browsing on the side of our road. I …
Gorgeous Gunflint Weekend
While Saturday’s weather could have been nicer both Friday and Sunday were wonderful for enjoying fall on the Gunflint Trail. Our Youth Group had an amazing weekend at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. Today it was sunny and got up to 70 …
Field Trip at Voyageur
Yesterday we hosted Josh’s 7th grade class from Cook County Middle School for a field trip to the end of the Gunflint Trail. The weather couldn’t have been nicer and the kids had a fabulous time learning and playing in …