You always know it is a good Boundary Waters fishing day when you lose count of how many fish you caught.  Of course, my wife is quick to point out that at my age, my memory would make just about all fishing days good days.  Now, thinking about the implications of that, I told her the only true remedy then would be more fishing.   That is just what we did today.  Charlene and I spent the day in Basswood Lake, and we definitely lost track of how many fish we caught. 

It was a beautiful day.  With lots of sunshine, temperatures nearing 80, and black flies pretty well gone, what more could you ask for?   It was terrific seeing life return to Basswood and to the Boundary Waters again.  As Spring nears its end, the trees have found their greenery again, and wildflowers are going crazy.  I know summer is waiting just around the corner.

Summer in the Boundary Waters

Which thought gets me to what I really want to talk about.  Summer in the Boundary Waters!  We are so thankful that we were allowed to open our doors to guests on Saturday, May 9th.  Initially the wilderness was only open for day-use, and we had guests.  Then on Monday, May 18th the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness was back online, officially open to overnight use.  We have been up and running ever since.

Now mind you, some things look a bit different.  There is a new normal for the time being. We are gamely negotiating a plethora of rules, guidelines, suggestions all aimed at keeping guests and employees safe and well.  You know what?  It’s all working great!  We may look a bit goofy in our masks, but it is a small price to pay to be operating.

A Break From It All

Let’s think about this a minute.  Can you name one place that you could social distance better than a 1,000,000 acre paddling wilderness?  Can you think of any other place on the planet where you can truly relax, kick back, and be assured that you are safe and secure?  So as the summer approaches, if 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.  With just a little luck, you’ll have one of those days where you lose track of how many fish you catch.

We would love to have you come visit us on Moose Lake.  There are a lot of camping permits available.  Quetico Park is closed until June 23rd. We believe it will open pretty close to that date.  Meanwhile, our guests have been really enjoying the BWCA’s many attractions.  It is definitely not too late!  Make plans now.

Blayne

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