2016-09-24 18:51
They’re Back! Dave and Amy Freeman completed their 365 days in the wilderness and have returned to the “real world.” Is it the real world? They now question which is… 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.
2016-09-23 18:21
The Minnesota DNR can object but they can’t do anything about the Fond du Lac Band hunting moose this year. They have special Treaty rights that allow them to do a number of things in… Read More
2016-09-22 21:31
Remember the man they found wandering the Quetico Park last year without shoes on? This year he was seen in the Boundary Waters with a fawn. Apparently he planned to eat it but he was too fu… Read More
2016-09-21 20:37
If you’re looking for something to do this Saturday then head up to Chik-Wauk. Geologist John Green is presenting about late summer flowers on ancient rocks from 2-3:30pm. If you… Read More
2016-09-21 03:23
Here’s the scoop on the prescribed burn scheduled for this fall in the Duncan Lake area.
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DUNCAN LAKE PRESCRIBED BURN
Anticipated Dates of Burn: September &ndash&hell…Read More
2016-09-20 02:08
The days are getting noticeably shorter with the sun setting earlier and earlier. You may have noticed that but have you noticed the sun setting faster as well?
Year’s fastest sunse… Read More
2016-09-18 16:18
It’s been awhile since I’ve written about earthworms but I haven’t forgotten about the destruction they can cause in a forest. Most people don’t realize the impact th… Read More
2016-09-17 16:00
Last night I made an announcement the harvest moon was rising. Then someone else said, “That’s not the harvest moon.” I thought I remembered reading something about i… Read More
2016-09-16 17:46
If you’re going for a walk in the woods then it’s a good idea to know if there are hunters out in those woods too. Find out what type of hunting is open when and learn abou… Read More
2016-09-16 04:40
Take time out of your busy schedule to spend time on a lake or near a body of water. According to an article on Take Me Fishing just being near the water helps lower anxiety. I know I always… Read More
2016-09-15 02:35
It’s a great time to be out in the Boundary Waters. The almost full moon lights up the sky and reflects off of the calm surface of the wilderness lakes. It’s a beautiful si… Read More
2016-09-14 03:50
And if families play outside together they are happy too! We know spending time outside is good for the soul so of course it’s good for many other things. Why not bring your family to… Read More
2016-09-13 04:24
Thanks for sharing your photos David Johnson! Read More
2016-09-11 16:07
We’d like to extend a big THANK YOU to the group of folks working on the Border Route Trail. We appreciate your work very much.
PLC GROUP IN THE BWCAW WORKING ON BORDER ROUTE TRAIL
S… Read More
2016-09-11 01:26
We recently paddled a loop in the Superior National Forest. It is located outside of the BWCA so it is a little bit different. People can bring chainsaws to cut firewood if they want and the… Read More
2016-09-09 11:41
It won’t be long and we’ll be seeing some color around here. Fall colors are just around the corner and here’s some information from the MN DNR.
DNR NEWS – FOR IMMED… Read More
2016-09-08 14:46
We care greatly about our water in Minnesota and we appreciate everyone’s effort to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. It might take a little bit of time to drain… Read More
2016-09-08 01:45
Unless you have been living on your own planet you have no doubt heard the story about Jacob Wetterling. Jacob was a brother, a son, relative, teammate and friend who at just 11 years… Read More
2016-09-06 16:03
The USFS doesn’t have enough money to take care of all of their needs. There’s nothing new about that story and the Boundary Waters isn’t the only place affected by the lac… Read More
2016-09-06 03:29
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and safe travels!
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2016-09-04 10:29
We’ve heard the reports there aren’t as many young folks visiting the BWCA these days but thankfully we’ve seen a good amount this year. We do have plenty of repeat c… Read More
2016-09-03 11:04
The USFS is hoping to conduct a couple of prescribed burns on the Gunflint Trail this Fall. Conditions must be perfect in order to light a prescribed fire and it’s a very short w… Read More
2016-09-02 11:56
Here’s wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend!
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2016-09-01 23:11
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 call… Read More
2016-08-31 15:46
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 bu… Read More
2016-08-31 04:41
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 ca… Read More
2016-08-29 15:26
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 summ… Read More
2016-08-28 15:28
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 wh… Read More
2016-08-28 02:12
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.
judge c. magney state park Read More
2016-08-26 11:27
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… Read More
2016-08-25 14:15
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 lit… Read More
2016-08-24 20:03
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… Read More
2016-08-23 13:08
It seemed like it would be the perfect day to make a quick trip to Duluth to get the much needed school supplies. Abby already had to be in Two Harbors for volleyball so it’s just anot… Read More
2016-08-22 02:55
Wintergreen is such a pretty plant. You can find it in the BWCA and on the Gunflint Trail in abundance. Did you know its leaves and berries can be used? Here’s some informa… Read More
2016-08-21 16:34
Thimbleberries
While driving with my kids recently they threatened to put blinders on me. I could see thimbleberry bushes lining the road and I wanted to stop and pick them. I di… Read More
2016-08-21 03:19
“Can the dog go outside? “Yes, he goes anywhere he wants to.” However the dog, Rugby, is going to be 11 years old in October and he is pretty much deaf. He also has no fear… Read More
2016-08-20 03:50
It was a perfect day for a walk in the woods and Cook County has perfect woods to walk in Read More
2016-08-18 17:50
I love the fact Native Americans named their full moons each month. It makes it so much more interesting than just saying, “Tonight’s a full moon.” It’s interesting b… Read More
2016-08-17 13:41
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a squirrel climbing in a tree? Wonder no more thanks to this fun video! Read More
2016-08-16 16:03
“What’s the forecast?” Each morning and throughout every day at Voyageur we are continually asked about the weather. We print a forecast for the area in the morning but wit… Read More
2016-08-15 15:07
Whether it’s the hot and dry weather we’ve experienced or just that time of the year the leaves are beginning to change colors on the Gunflint Trail. The smell and look of fall i… Read More
2016-08-15 01:50
There aren’t too many places I would rather spend an afternoon than on Saganaga Lake. We found a beautiful place out of the wind, caught a few bass, swam in the refreshing water and en… Read More
2016-08-14 02:41
People often ask me, “Is there a place to hike in the Boundary Waters?” Besides the longer trails like the Kekekabic and Border Route Trail there are tons of places to hike, ever… Read More
2016-08-13 03:55
It might not seem too daring to some people but climbing a fire tower is out of my normal comfort zone. While the fire tower on the Gunflint Trail off of the Kek/Centennial Trail is on the g… Read More
2016-08-11 21:33
We’re hoping the clouds go away and the skies open up this evening. It’s predicted there might be up to 200 meteors per hour during tonight’s Perseid Meteor Shower! A… Read More
2016-08-11 01:35
Voyageur Crew member Tony was able to take a quick trip into the Boundary Waters with his parents the other day. What a special opportunity for family time.
Family time in the BWCA Read More
2016-08-10 01:35
Even though it’s August there is still plenty of time to paddle the Boundary Waters. The end of August is a slower time in the BWCA and September is a magnificent time to take a… Read More
2016-08-08 11:13
One of these years I will have time to harvest wild rice, it just isn’t going to be this year!
From MN DNR
Ripe wild rice harvesting season opens in late August
Wild rice harvesting se… Read More
2016-08-08 02:41
The blueberries are abundant this year and everyone is excited to pick. The hot, dry spell of weather we experienced pushed the berries to their peak a little sooner than I had expected. The… Read More
2016-08-06 17:15
I was chatting with a guest the other day and he told me he had found us on the web years ago. We then began talking about how things have changed over the years with the birth of internet… Read More
2016-08-05 14:09
Here’s a nice video our guest Ryan Stopera shared with us from his time in the Boundary Waters off of the Gunflint Trail.
BWCA from Ubuntu Media Productions on Vimeo Read More
2016-08-05 02:11
Summer vacations with long road trips are a great time to think about saving money and gas. Just because gas is less expensive these days it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t practice g… Read More
2016-08-03 15:05
So many times, like television news, I blog about sad stories. I love a happy ending and I honestly didn’t think this story would have one when I first heard about the missing dog.&nbs&hell…Read More
2016-08-02 09:38
It’s a new moon and that means it’s a great time for stargazing. With a dark night sky on a cloudless night it’s easy to spot constellations, shooting stars and of course t… Read More
2016-08-01 21:47
I don’t think anyone was happier it was August 1st this morning than Matt and Cassidy. Almost better than Christmas morning is the morning of your first fly-in canoe camping trip into… Read More
2016-07-31 12:31
Elsa is amazing. That is the word that best describes who she is. She’s originally from the Philippines but has lived in the United States for most of her adult life. She’s marri… Read More
2016-07-31 02:14
It doesn’t seem possible July can be coming to an end but it is. The last week or so the weather has been gorgeous. The daytime highs have been up into the high 70’s and 80… Read More
2016-07-29 16:54
More reasons to visit the BWCA today!
THE PERSEID METEOR SHOWER IS BEGINNING: Earth is entering the outskirts of a broad stream of debris from Comet Swift-Tuttle, source of the annual Persei… Read More
2016-07-28 11:07
The Voyageur Canoe Outfitters Crew had a great time at the Gunflint Trail Canoe Races. The girls all remained above water and on their canoes for gunwale pumping and Tony took 1st Place with… Read More
2016-07-27 11:12
Any time you get a chance to go fishing is the best time to go. Even if you know the catching isn’t going to be good, it’s still a wonderful opportunity to get outside and enjoy… Read More
2016-07-26 11:22
As soon as someone says the word “blueberries” the pickers hit the Gunflint Trail. There have been numerous vehicles parked alongside the road and on the side roads for the past… Read More
2016-07-25 23:50
I haven’t been able to load any videos to You tube for some odd reason but if you click this link then you’ll see a neat video of a beaver courtesy of Brad.
beaver in the BWCA Read More
2016-07-24 14:00
Tony and Brad were out on Saganaga Lake in the Boundary Waters for a little bit of fishing the other night but instead of catching something they were caught. The beauty of the wilderness, t… Read More
2016-07-23 18:38
We’re grateful all of our groups that were out in the Boundary Waters during the storm have fared well so far. We’ve heard some very scary stories of harrowing experiences and we… Read More
2016-07-22 15:04
Another tragedy in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, this time on the Ely side of the Superior National Forest. Here’s an article for more information about the event.
WIND STORM CAUSES… Read More
2016-07-21 16:39
If you’re trying to get a hold of us today then you probably aren’t having much luck. Our phones are sketchy right now due to last night’s storm. It was a doozy.
The light… Read More
2016-07-20 11:26
I thought I would be super happy now that we have broadband at the end of the Gunflint Trail but it turns out I’m not thrilled. Don’t get me wrong, I love faster internet a… Read More
2016-07-19 11:48
Cassidy is technically in her first year at Voyageur but since she is Matt’s partner and has gleaned a bunch of information from him she’s quite advanced. She spent the winter he… Read More
2016-07-18 11:25
Some people who read this blog might argue with me, especially if they were out in the canoe country recently. I know I have written about this before but it is worth repeating. If it… Read More
2016-07-17 11:00
Some of our resort equipment at Voyageur is objecting to the work it is being asked to do. Or should I just say things are going to pot? (If you want to know what that saying means or… Read More
2016-07-16 11:22
There are a few lakes in the Boundary Waters that allow motor boats. Saganaga Lake to the north of Voyageur is in the BWCA and allows motors up to a 25 horsepower. The same rules that… Read More
2016-07-15 11:34
Matt is back at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters after taking a break to check out the real world. It’s his third summer with us and he spent all of last fall and winter at Voyageur.
Matt is… Read More
2016-07-14 11:15
It’s that time of the year when the Voyageur Crew can be found splashing and thrashing in the Seagull River. They are getting ready for the annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races held on We… Read More
2016-07-13 11:56
High winds and storms have been happening more this summer than ever in the past that I can remember. We haven’t lost many at Voyageur but other places have. Here’s what to… Read More
2016-07-12 11:48
Here’s a great video captured by our towboat drivers on their way out to Saganaga Lake on a recent misty morning. Thanks for sharing! Read More
2016-07-11 11:23
Maddy and Sarah get to share a blog for a couple of reasons, one is they are both second year Voyageur Crew Members and the other they are both speaking Spanish these days. It may seem… Read More
2016-07-10 11:41
When I see videos like the one below I get really upset. The good news is the people who were harassing the moose will be going to court in August. After a year long investigation the suspec… Read More
2016-07-09 11:32
It’s sometimes difficult to remember that not everyone who visits the Gunflint Trail knows something about the geology of the area. For those who have no idea at all here’s an ex… Read More
2016-07-08 11:10
We’ve had guests of all shapes and sizes the past couple of weeks at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. Some with four legs but most with two. It’s fun to see what guests enjoy doing whe… Read More
2016-07-07 11:35
Voyageur Brad
Brad deserves his own blog for putting up with all of us at Voyageur. He is not only a summer crew member but he is also working as an intern at Voyageur. He is from Hutc… Read More
2016-07-06 11:55
Boundary Waters Canoeing
Selfishly we want visitors to the Boundary Waters to rent their canoes from Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. Maybe not every visitor but when they are visiting the Gunflin… Read More
2016-07-05 11:46
We would like to welcome John and Mindy Fredrikson to the Gunflint Trail as the new owners of Gunflint Lodge and Outfitters. We haven’t met them yet but look forward to getting to know… Read More
2016-07-04 11:05
It’s been an absolutely beautiful weekend on the Gunflint Trail. The sky has been sunny and the temperatures have been in the mid to high 70’s. After a mainly cloudy and rainy Ju… Read More
2016-07-03 11:02
Joe and Tony didn’t come to Voyageur together but they were both here last year so I decided to pair them up for the purpose of this blog only.
Tony routing a BWCA trip
Tony is back fo… Read More
2016-07-02 11:42
When people plan a canoe trip into the Quetico Park from the end of the Gunflint Trail it usually involves getting a tow across Saganaga Lake from Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. We’re loca… Read More
2016-07-01 11:07
In a recent blog I wrote about the severe storms we experienced in the BWCA earlier in the month. What I didn’t mention is they left me a little bit scared. It’s natural to… Read More
2016-06-30 11:08
I don’t normally combine employees for their crew profiles but since Alex and Rachel came to us as a pair I thought it would be OK. Rachel is a friend of Cassidy who has been at Voyage… Read More
2016-06-29 11:01
Did you know you must have current registration on your canoe in order to paddle it in Minnesota? Some states do not require canoes to be registered but if you want to paddle it in the Bound… Read More
2016-06-28 11:06
Somehow I missed something earlier this month regarding our moose population. It turns out a petition sent to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last year has them investigating whether or n… Read More
2016-06-28 01:53
Tony has been sharing some of his photos with me and I’d love to share them with you. This morning he woke up to a rainbow over the Seagull River. Thanks for sharing Tony! Read More
2016-06-27 01:57
Here’s an opportunity to volunteer and take a trip into the Boundary Waters. Sounds like a great deal to me!
The Northwoods Volunteer Connection is seeking volunteers to help wit… Read More
2016-06-26 00:23
Is it global warming that is producing stormy weather? I have no clue but I do know I now dislike storms. The USFS issued this statement regarding campsites to the east of the Gunflint Trail… Read More
2016-06-24 21:30
The temperature jumped up into the 80’s the past couple of days and it’s been delightful. The kids have been out enjoying the beautiful weather on the river in kayaks and paddleb… Read More
2016-06-23 11:03
If you haven’t made it up to Chik-Wauk Museum lately then you’ll for sure want to make a trip up on the 3rd of July. There will be a grand opening celebration for the new Nature… Read More
2016-06-22 11:50
Our Riverside Cabin on the Seagull River is open and waiting for you. It has a gorgeous view, a nice deck and a private dock. It’s comfortable and quiet and a last minute cancellation… Read More
2016-06-21 11:55
Sunday night a powerful storm moved through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. Heavy rain, wind gusts over 40 miles per hour and lightning strikes pummeled our area of the BWCA accessed from th… Read More
2016-06-20 11:12
The crew was out for a night of fishing and caught some wonderful photos of the sunset.
Saganaga Sunset Read More
2016-06-19 11:06
All it takes are a few days of sunshine and the lake water warms up quickly. I should rephrase that, the shallower smaller lakes warm up quickly, the bigger, deeper lakes take a little bit l… Read More
2016-06-18 12:56
Our guest Fred Shermock shared these photos from his Quetico Park trip last summer so we thought we’d share them with you. Makes me want to paddle the Falls Chain in the Quetico, how a… Read More
2016-06-17 17:38
When Mike and I purchased Voyageur Canoe Outfitters in 1993 we were known as the New Kids on the Block. Twenty odd years later we are no longer new and we are no longer kids. It used to be b… Read More
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