The biggest obstacle in the way of creating a smooth trip is the unknown. I don’t know what I don’t know and how am I supposed to prepare for the unknown? Well, there are a few things we can do to avoid some of the biggest pitfalls that might surprise us on a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness and Quetico Park…

The biggest obstacle in the way of creating a smooth trip is the unknown. I don’t know what I don’t know and how am I supposed to prepare for the unknown? Well, there are a few things we can do to avoid some of the biggest pitfalls that might surprise us on a trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness and Quetico Park…

Canoe footwear is one item that you do not want to mess up. Remember wilderness canoeing is a WET FOOT SPORT. Your feet will get wet. Very wet, even soggy when canoeing in the BWCA or Quetico Provincial Park…

What should I bring on my Boundary Waters wilderness canoe trip? Is there a Boundary Waters packing list? These are questions that we get on a regular basis…

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…

…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.”…

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…

A few weeks ago, we talked about taking small children into the BWCA wilderness. But what about older kids? What about teenagers in the Boundary Waters? Teens on a trip…