One of the great things about late spring and early summer in the Boundary Waters is the overwhelming sign of new life. It seems everywhere you look there are birds on nests or with young in tow, flowers cover the forest floor, and insects such as these dragonflies are emerging to a new life of…
We found this snapping turtle in a BWCAW campsite on the Kawishiwi River recently. The snapping turtles and painted turtles are venturing onto land right now to dig holes and lay their eggs. We were surprised to see that this turtle had selected the area immediately adjacent to the campfire grate for its place to…
I spent a week in the BWCAW with Gary and his 18-year-old son, Blake, this month. As a young Boy Scout in 1970, Gary traveled the Boundary Waters. His youthful canoe trip experience really left a life-long impression on him. He wanted his son to have a similar opportunity to explore the wilderness as a…
Congratulations to photographer Layne Kennedy and author Greg Breining. Their new book on our beautiful region received top honors in the General Nonfiction category at the NE Minnesota Book Awards last night. We are exceptionally pleased to sponsor a Boundary Waters Photo Workshop with photographer Layne Kennedy on August 16-21, 2011. Space is still available. …
We sell only guide-recommended fishing tackle, such as this Dardevle Five of Diamonds shown above, at Ely Outfitting Company in Ely, MN. The lakers were hanging out in the transition from deeper water to about 17 feet deep.
Before the snow has fully dissipated in the wetlands, a furry white harbinger of spring appears on the willow trees. The snow-white and silver-gray pussy willows have emerged around Ely. The flowering catkins are said to have received their name from their resemblance to tiny furry pussy-cats. I photographed these pussy willows near Ely this…
But further south, near Decorah, Iowa, a Bald Eagle pair are tending to their newborn young. Two eggs just hatched, and there is a third egg that has not hatched. See them live, on a really great web cam, right now! Streaming .TV shows by Ustream
It is a sure sign of spring when our local black bears become more and more active. This video shows some wild research bears and cubs near Ely, MN, this week. The North American Bear Center is studying them in their natural environment. This den cam gives us a great look at what is happening…
Here’s an opportunity to work in the outdoors with young people improving the trails in Superior National Forest. Note the job application deadline is March 20, 2011. Position: Field Specialist – Trail Maintenance Number of Positions Available: 2 Location: Ely OR Grand Marais/Tofte Minnesota Term: April 11 – September 15, 2011 Schedule: Full-time, Temporary,…
It’s the time of year that ice fishermen are in search of late season crappies. We found these slabs this week suspended at about 17 feet deep. I’m looking forward to the fish fry.