2016-06-16 17:40
It seems as if we’ve had our share of rainy days on the Gunflint Trail but today wasn’t one of them. It was absolutely beautiful outside with plentiful sunshine and a high temper… Read More
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Outdoor enthusiasts find information about wildlife, camping products, the Boundary Waters, Quetico Park, and life on the Gunflint Trail.
2016-06-16 00:22
I hate to read the news but every once in awhile a headline catches my attention. I then get drawn into the story and fixated on it. That was the case today when I saw the news about a 2-yea… Read More
2016-06-14 11:44
Have you ever been unprepared to catch a fish? I have and it isn’t fun. It seems like when I’m prepared to catch a fish I won’t get one but as soon as I just toss a lure ou… Read More
2016-06-13 23:55
We are again blessed with a fantastic Voyageur Canoe Outfitters Crew. We are very lucky to have so many amazing people working with us at the end of the Gunflint Trail. Each year we think ho… Read More
2016-06-12 15:40
The difficult thing about photographing the night sky in the summer is staying up late enough for it to get dark. We’re lucky on the Gunflint Trail because it does get dark and we can… Read More
2016-06-11 15:45
It looks like it will be a beautiful day to get outdoors. Hopefully you’ll paddle a canoe, catch a fish or hike a trail to celebrate National Get Outdoors Day.
Why should teens get ou… Read More
2016-06-10 15:46
There are a few great reasons to visit the Gunflint Trail this weekend. It’s the Boundary Waters Expo, National Get Outdoors Day and Take a Kid Fishing Weekend. Think of it… Read More
2016-06-09 12:37
If you were keeping an eye on the DNR’s eagle cam this year then you’ll be happy to know all 3 eaglets are doing great! Here’s the message from the DNR.
Hello eagle cam fan… Read More
2016-06-08 16:43
Ever wonder about what to do if you see a dead moose floating in the water in the BWCA? Acoording to the DNR, “Don’t go poking around on it.” It may seem like common sense… Read More
2016-06-08 00:39
My niece is going on a month long canoe trip later this month, it’s actually only 28 days but I’ll call it a month. To say I’m envious would be an understatement.
She is pa… Read More
2016-06-06 19:45
I haven’t seen a cuter fox video than this. If there is one out there then please share it with me because this one is just too cute. The fox are at Rockwood Lodge on the Gunflint Trai… Read More
2016-06-06 00:58
The second annual Boundary Waters Expo will be held next weekend, June 11-12th. There will be speakers, demonstrations, activities and more throughout… Read More
2016-06-04 14:58
These days I need to beg my kid to take me fishing. It turns out Mom is no longer needed to drive the boat, tie the lure on or bait the hook. Josh can do it all and there’s no need for… Read More
2016-06-03 19:07
Not that you need an excuse to go hiking but it always helps to have a valid reason to go. Saturday, June 4th is National Trails Day and we hope you’ll celebrate by going on a hike. Yo… Read More
2016-06-02 20:25
DNR NEWS – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Motorists beware: Minnesota turtles now crossing roads
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Transportation remind motori… Read More
2016-06-01 13:55
Matt and Cassidy, our managers at Voyageur were able to get out on their first canoe trip of the season. They had enough sunshine to get a sunburn and spent two nights on Ottertrack Lake. Ot… Read More
2016-05-31 16:07
The Gunflint Trail is a beautiful paved highway that passes some gorgeous scenery. Surrounded by the Superior National Forest it passes lakes, marshes, creeks, rivers, hills and more. I love… Read More
2016-05-31 16:07
The Gunflint Trail is a beautiful paved highway that passes some gorgeous scenery. Surrounded by the Superior National Forest it passes lakes, marshes, creeks, rivers, hills and more. I love… Read More
2016-05-31 03:23
There’s some big fish being caught on Saganaga and most of them are being released. Only the big ones that won’t survive have been kept.
fishing in the Boundary Waters Read More
2016-05-30 00:27
Just a few photos taken by the Voyageur Crew!
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2016-05-29 01:30
Memorial Weekend is like fishing opener for those of us who live at the end of the Gunflint Trail. From the Trail’s End Landing through the Seagull River and all of the way out to Saga… Read More
2016-05-27 11:34
Whether you didn’t have time to get your gear together or you couldn’t find anyone to go with you the fact remains, you’re not going camping this Memorial Weekend. That wou… Read More
2016-05-26 17:17
The early spring in most parts of the state prompted earlier ice out dates than normal. With the ice off of the lakes the water has had more of a chance to warm up than it usually does by Me… Read More
2016-05-26 03:07
Will you be taking a kid fishing this Memorial Weekend? There’s fish to be caught in the Boundary Waters and we can put all of the gear together for you, just give us a call, we’… Read More
2016-05-24 21:48
I think it is really odd a USFS spokesperson would say, “Part of the area burning was scheduled to undergo a prescribed burn anyway.” I wonder if the costs to fight a wildf… Read More
2016-05-23 21:21
Be careful with fire, it’s dry out there.
DNR NEWS – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Be safe with campfires
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to be safe with c… Read More
2016-05-23 02:55
We all know how awesome it is to spend time in the Boundary Waters but I’m not sure everyone knows how fun it is getting to the BWCA from the Gunflint Trail. When you choose an e… Read More
2016-05-21 09:38
A wildfire is burning near Burntside Lake outside of Ely, Minnesota. It began as a prescribed burn conducted by the USFS that turned into a wildfire because it jumped the lines. Dry conditio… Read More
2016-05-20 11:01
Have you ever seen Noctilucent Clouds? If you are like me with most things you probably have heard of them but can’t remember what they are. They are the clouds that shine at night and… Read More
2016-05-19 16:59
If you’ve ever driven up the North Shore then you know what an awesome place it is. All of the State Parks, hiking trails, scenic vistas and of course waterfalls that line the ro… Read More
2016-05-18 11:24
I probably say this every year but 20 plus years ago when we first moved up to the end of the Gunflint Trail we never saw wood ticks. Ten years ago we started to see them and now they are pr… Read More
2016-05-17 11:41
I don’t know how many years the eagle’s nest at Trail’s End Campground sat in the treetop but it is no longer there. A friend told me he had visited the campground loop ear… Read More
2016-05-17 01:40
The other night while out for a walk I watched as the sun dipped deeper and deeper. I saw the tops of the trees on the distant shore as the sun cast the last light of the day onto them… Read More
2016-05-15 11:14
When I look around Voyageur Canoe Outfitters I see energy drains everywhere; ceiling fans, computers, cash registers, plugged in appliances, lights left on and more. Sometimes I need t… Read More
2016-05-15 03:13
A cold wind blew mainly from the North today. It made Saganaga Lake a bit choppy and a lot chilly. The sun didn’t want to come out and the temperature only made it up to 36 degrees tod… Read More
2016-05-14 02:29
It’s chilly on the Gunflint Trail and there were snow flurries throughout the day. The forecast calls for a rain snow mix this weekend and cold temperatures with a high of 43 degrees t… Read More
2016-05-12 20:54
The fishing opener is almost here! Are you ready? We sure hope so.
SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST CONDITIONS GOOD FOR FISHING OPENER
May 11, 2016, Duluth, MN – Conditions across the Superior… Read More
2016-05-11 11:53
I’m not sure how much you recycle but it drives me crazy to throw things into the garbage. If you have read my blog before then you probably already know this. I am really good about r… Read More
2016-05-10 16:39
That was the case last Friday, May 6th when Two Harbors and Silver Bay both hit 90 degrees around 11am. They were the hottest temperatures in the country for awhile that day and it was… Read More
2016-05-10 02:46
“You live in Grand Marais and you have never taken your kids to see the walleye spawn?” This was the question our now deceased crew member Mark Ceminsky asked a friend of o… Read More
2016-05-09 01:45
It’s always a dream of mine to be able to go out on an early season canoe trip. One of these days I’ll make it a reality but it won’t be until the kids are out of High Scho… Read More
2016-05-07 23:53
There’s a fire. I’m not sure of the exact location or size of the fire but on our way home from Ely on County Road 1 we saw smoke. We also saw several aircraft circling in the sk… Read More
2016-05-07 00:46
Tony and Hannah are heading to Voyageur for the weekend to run the Ham Run Half-Marathon. JR and Rose who were part of the Voyageur Crew last year are also at Voyageur right now. They are lo… Read More
2016-05-06 16:52
78 degrees for a high temperature yesterday at the end of the Gunflint Trail. The forecast for the weekend looks wonderful. Looks like a terrific weekend to visit the Gunflint Trail. Why not… Read More
2016-05-05 03:17
A friend of mine saw a shooting star the other night. Could it be part of the Aquariid meteor shower? Of course it can, there are shooting stars out there and if you spend some time in the d… Read More
2016-05-03 19:03
The forecast for this Saturday looks like a great one for going on a run. If you’re looking for something to do or want to train for a race later in the year then join us on the Gunfli… Read More
2016-05-03 02:52
It’s time to vote for Grand Marais, Minnesota again! We’re in the competition to win the best “beach” town. It seems strange to be in the running as a beach town but… Read More
2016-05-01 11:02
When’s the last time you planted a tree? It’s been a full year for me but I’m ready to plan some more this spring. If you’re planning to plant then here’s some… Read More
2016-04-30 11:09
Yesterday was Arbor Day and May is Arbor Month. I hope you will celebrate by getting outside to enjoy trees and maybe even plant a few.
2016 Arbor Month celebrates the health benefits of tr… Read More
2016-04-29 19:08
It didn’t feel like spring yesterday at Abby’s ballgame as the wind howled and I shivered bundled in blankets and wearing my winter coat, hat and gloves. But the Superior Nationa… Read More
2016-04-28 11:57
Here’s some interesting information from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Did you know? Minnesota fishing factsThere are about 1.4 million licensed anglers in Minnesota.A… Read More
2016-04-28 01:56
Looking for something to do? You can monitor lakes for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency!
Contact: Pamela McCurdy, 651-757-2559
Get hooked on volunteering and help Minnesota’s wat… Read More
2016-04-27 03:00
CRAZY! That’s what I say. The report of ice out on Gunflint Lake yesterday is true. And the ice is out on Seagull Lake and pretty much all of Saganaga Lake. Mid-trail is a differ… Read More
2016-04-26 01:41
It’s been cold and windy the past few days and today it snowed. Thankfully it didn’t stick to the ground but it was depressing just the same. The rain we received along with the… Read More
2016-04-25 02:45
Spring is such a special time on the Gunflint Trail, especially when the mud has dried up. I look forward to listening to the frogs and loons sing and the grouse as they drum in the woods.&n&hell…Read More
2016-04-23 11:22
Why Earth Day is celebrated on the 22nd of April?
You can read all about it here but the short of it is, “The date stems from an earlier observance, Arbor Day. And the date of A… Read More
2016-04-22 11:26
What are you doing to celebrate the earth this weekend? Earth Day is April 22nd but festivities happen throughout the weekend depending upon where you live. If you can’t attend an even… Read More
2016-04-21 11:38
The full and nearly full moon during this year’s Lyrid Meteor Shower will make viewing meteors more difficult than during a black night sky. Normally the Gunflint Trail and BWCA are gr… Read More
2016-04-20 17:54
I think this should be longer than a week personally, but I guess having it at the beginning of the season helps us to keep it in the front of our mind throughout the summer. The trees… Read More
2016-04-20 00:41
It’s that time of the year when all people want to know is, “Is the ice out yet?” While the streams and rivers on the north shore are running the lakes up the Gunflint Trai… Read More
2016-04-18 11:41
I’m a creature of habit when it comes to cleaning methods and cleaning supplies. I have several different kinds of cleaning supplies in our housekeeping bins at Voyageur because I want… Read More
2016-04-17 11:12
I love to watch fireflies light up the dark night sky and thankfully we still have quite a few at the end of the Gunflint Trail. I can look outside my window at night and see them blink amon… Read More
2016-04-16 16:58
Ooooh, that smell. The smell of smoke in the air. The smell that makes my chest tighten and limbs stiffen up. Smoke. With distant memories of wildfires tucked neatly in my brain no smell eff… Read More
2016-04-16 01:22
We still have piles of snow at Voyageur but when the thermometer hits 67 degrees in April the shorts and tank tops come out. The sunshine felt hot and wonderful today and it really get… Read More
2016-04-14 11:45
Get your rods and reels ready, the fishing opener is just a month away! Here’s some fishing facts from the Minnesota DNR to get you thinking about catching some fish.
Minnesota fishing… Read More
2016-04-13 21:54
I guess some drivers think because it’s called an “expressway” they can drive as fast as they want. That isn’t the case as a man from Lakeville, MN found out when he… Read More
2016-04-13 02:09
What to do when the snow finally melts? Look for antlers like these folks.
DNR Question of the Week-
Question of the week
Q: Why do deer shed their antlers each year?
A: Annual cycles in dee… Read More
2016-04-11 11:08
The bald eagles have returned to the end of the Gunflint Trail. As soon as there is any open water they come back. With the Seagull River opening up in front of the Voyageur lodge Ron was ab… Read More
2016-04-10 11:50
A friend shared an article with me titled, “Stop Telling Women Not to Go Into the Backcountry Alone.” The title does a great job describing what the article is about as the autho… Read More
2016-04-09 11:23
It’s been a long time since Voyageur Canoe Outfitters attended a Sport and Travel Show. I think the last one we did was when Abby was in Kindergarten and she is now a Sophomore.
A coup… Read More
2016-04-08 11:16
Growing up at the end of the Gunflint Trail surrounded by pristine lakes of the Boundary Waters our kids have a good idea what nature and the environment is worth. They know we make a living… Read More
2016-04-07 11:41
Our sister business in Clearwater, Minnesota is hosting a Reel Paddling Film Festival at Beaver Island Brewery in St. Cloud, Minnesota on Wednesday, April 27th at 6pm. What a terrific… Read More
2016-04-06 11:30
The great thing about getting more snow this spring is it keeps the ground wet. Ever since the Ham Fire on the Gunflint Trail we’ve paid close attention to the moisture level in the sp… Read More
2016-04-05 11:19
I’m sure I’ve been told why the moon appears to follow me or my vehicle wherever I go but when the kids asked about it I couldn’t give them the answer. Thanks to the… Read More
2016-04-04 11:53
See, this is why I dislike it when the snow melts in March. We knew winter wasn’t over and now after we’ve put away our shovels, snow boots, mittens and more a blast of arctic ai… Read More
2016-04-03 14:48
If the bears had decided it was a good idea to come out of hibernation early this spring then they have probably second guessed their decision at this point. But, just in case, here’s… Read More
2016-04-03 02:02
Weather Alerts
Northern Cook / Northern Lake, Southern Cook / North Shore, Cook County
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 02 at 8:53PM CDT until April 03 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS DuluthIssued… Read More
2016-04-01 12:08
Since June of 2005 I’ve been writing a daily blog, the Boundary Waters Blog. Some posts are better than others and some aren’t even that good. I’ve decided I am no longer g… Read More
2016-03-31 13:12
Clothes drying tips to save energy and stay safe
The Minnesota Department of Commerce Home Energy Guide offers some advice to help maintain your clothes dryer, reduce energy use, and keep yo… Read More
2016-03-30 11:49
If you are ever wondering what to do when you are lost in the woods then have no fear. This publication from the USFS in 1946 has some great suggestions.
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2016-03-29 11:44
I suppose a person could use the pick up line, “Do you want to go listen for frogs tonight?” I bet it is a seldom used line and it might actually work if the person you are askin… Read More
2016-03-28 11:06
Planning to get out for a little bit of ice fishing before the season ends? Then you better make sure you have your new 2016 fishing licenses as the old ones expired February, 29th. You can… Read More
2016-03-27 11:47
The camping season for the BWCA will be here before we know it. When the opportunity to go camping knocks you want to be ready and that includes having all of your gear cleaned and in… Read More
2016-03-26 11:46
I love to spend time looking for treasures. Whether I’m on a beach looking for shells, scouring a lake shore for agates, digging in an abandoned dump for old glass bottles or searching… Read More
2016-03-25 11:43
We hosted photographers from Explore Minnesota Tourism a number of times at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. We’ve paddled canoes, hiked trails, set up campsites and buzzed around in f… Read More
2016-03-24 11:53
Yesterday I posted a few pictures of our famous Voyageur dogs, Ambri and Jasper. They were half Husky and half Samoyed and both weighed close to 100 pounds. The brother and sister duo loved… Read More
2016-03-23 11:43
This isn’t a post about the wild animals around Voyageur Canoe Outfitters but the tame ones we’ve had over the years. Thankfully my niece posted these photos on her Facebook Page… Read More
2016-03-22 11:24
Evan Gates, a 3-year veteran crew member at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters put together this great little video Read More
2016-03-21 11:47
Have you heard or seen a woodpecker recently? It turns woodpeckers are great at detecting the pesky and invasive Emerald Ash Borer.
Late winter is a good time to look for emerald ash borer
B… Read More
2016-03-20 11:00
Spring has sprung and although our signs of spring are a bit different than elsewhere it’s still officially spring. This vernal equinox means we’ll have almost equal number… Read More
2016-03-19 11:43
Hearing about the Voyageur Crew hiking in Arizona got me dreaming about hiking. I’ve seen infographics about packing a bag before but thought I would share this one with you today.&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-03-18 11:33
We got a bunch of new snow! It’s a winter wonderland on the Gunflint Trail once again!
Snow at Voyageur Read More
2016-03-17 11:29
The Freemans have been in the Boundary Waters for more than 164 days of their 365 day voyage. Can you imagine spending the winter in the BWCA? It sounds heavenly to me with the excepti… Read More
2016-03-16 12:34
This is why I dislike early summer weather in the great white north. As soon as I commit to embracing the unseasonably warm and wonderful temperatures another snowstorm strikes.
Just when I… Read More
2016-03-15 11:25
I don’t think I’ll be using a Kevlar canoe to do any of the canoe tricks in this video but I do think I need to try them. If I’m out in the Seagull River flailing aro… Read More
2016-03-14 19:43
With the sun shining brightly and a small hole opening up at the end of our dock on the Seagull River an idea was hatched. The bikinis were already on from sunning on the deck and the thermo… Read More
2016-03-13 11:00
I happened to check the eagle cam and noticed something fuzzy beneath the eagle. It looks like the eggs have hatched but I haven’t received an update from the MN DNR since the 1st of M… Read More
2016-03-12 12:16
It seems kind of strange we spring ahead before spring actually begins. It feels like we are getting ahead of ourselves! In any case, the weather this past week has felt like spring and from… Read More
2016-03-11 12:52
This weekend is the weekend we would have normally hosted Mush for a Cure on the Gunflint Trail. Last year we didn’t hold the event due to the opening of the brewery and because… Read More
2016-03-10 12:21
Tony and Hannah who were part of the Voyageur Crew for the past two years have a spring break tradition. Every year they go on an overnight hike with a group of their friends. This year Matt… Read More
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