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Boundary Waters Black Bears - What You Need to Know
Ursus Americanus, the American Black Bear, is a resident of the Boundary Waters and Quetico. A magnificent mammal, Black Bears have high intelligence and learn quickly…
Where Do You Want to Be When the Moon Rises over the BWCA?
For many years now, I have spent a lot of time night fishing. This in part, has been a good way for me to spend more time fishing, particularly when the “busy” of the canoe season would seriously tap into available “daylight” fishing time. The sacrifice of valuable sleep time has been worth the experience as well as the successes…
28 Years of Boundary Waters Outfitting and Counting
As we approach our 28th canoeing season on Moose Lake, we are excited and thrilled to get started. When we wrap things up each Fall, it always seems like it will be a long time until the ice goes out and we can open our doors to guests again. Just like life in general, it all goes by in a flash, and here we are once again preparing for your canoe trips….
Something New This Year
So,we are going to hold a series of Webinars in January. We will announce the dates and times in the next couple weeks. We think these live events hold a tremendous amount of promise and an opportunity to have a little fun as well…
BWCA Christmas List for the Kids
This is the time of year when we all stop and give thanks for the blessings we have all enjoyed this past year. We are grateful…
The Scout Oath is a Path to a Great Life
Contrary to many of the messages in our culture these days, the Scout Oath clearly lays out a way to live a daily life that is meaningful and productive, not just for one’s self, but for society as a whole…
Wishin’ I Was Fishin’
Late fall fishing in the Canoe Country is usually a game of chance. To add insult to injury, 2020 has been anything but “usual”…
Williams and Hall BWCA Crew
Over the years, (I love articles that start with that phrase. It implies that the author is more than likely old) some of the most common questions we receive are about the Williams and Hall crew…
Road Trip in a Canoe
With things out there becoming more and more unpredictable and unstable, the world’s most popular travel destinations are quickly becoming ghost towns. The wanderlust is still in our hearts, though, but to get out and about we need to start getting creative …
Boundary Waters Canoe Trip Hygiene
Well, truthfully, you will probably be a little dirty and smelly by the time your trip is over. Those last nights in a tent with someone else can get a little dicey. However, there are ways to maintain a level of cleanliness that is necessary to maintain your personal health…
A Measure of Success
For the better part of forty years now, I’ve tried to “sell” a fishing trip into the Boundary Waters as much more than just a “how many fish you’re gonna catch” proposition. Veteran paddlers of the Boundary Waters know that fishing is only one facet of the experience…
An Unusual BWCA Season
Who would have ever thought we would make it to October? At the start of the season back in early May, we didn’t even know if we would be able to open. Luckily, very luckily, we made it over that hurdle and opened only a couple weeks late in mid-May. Our most common question this summer from our guests was “how has your Boundary Waters summer been?”……
BWCA Kids and Compasses
…most will say, “If I have to depend on map and compass skills, I’ll get lost, starve and die in the Boundary Waters wilderness.”…
Shelter in Peace in the BWCA
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness is one of America’s crown jewels. With over 1,000,000 acres and 1,200 miles of canoe routes…
Winter to Summer In the BWCA
Up in the Canoe Country, the trees pay no mind, the wind blows, the sun shines, the rain falls and the bugs bites…no matter who you are or where you come from. The fish don’t have a clue who is on the other end of the line….
The BWCA is Calling in These Turbulent Times
As the summer approaches, and you are ready for a break from the turbulence of the times, think about joining us for a breath of fresh air, a truly great night’s sleep, and to maybe catch a fish or two or six or ten while you’re at it.
A Good Night’s Sleep
If you’re introducing someone to the Boundary Waters outdoor experience, you really want to make sure they have a good time. To make sure they have a good time you need to make sure they are comfortable, and you really want them comfortable when they sleep…
Basics of Fishing Lines and Knots
Everyone knows we’re dealing with unprecedented times right now. Thoughts of Boundary Waters fishing trips, both past and future, I’m sure, are helping folks to stay optimistic…