We had a great time teaming up with Chance York and the Outside Chance crew filming this fun show! It just premiered today and is online now! Chance is a yogi, emcee, rapper, outdoor enthusiast, and now… Boundary Waters canoer! We’re loving how this show introduces people to outdoor opportunities and focuses on how accessible…
We received the following notice today: Effective January 16, 2017 the Province of Ontario will no longer accept payments by AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CARD. The Province continues to accept payments by VISA CREDIT CARD and MASTERCARD CREDIT CARD when making a payment through the Ontario Parks reservation service. Payment by cheque or money order…
DULUTH, MN (March 9, 2015) Gus Smith, new District Ranger on the Kawishiwi Ranger District of the Superior National Forest, comes with extensive fire experience and familiarity with our region. Before joining the Forest Leadership Team on the Superior National Forest, Gus served at Yosemite National Park for six years as the Fire Ecologist. At…
Lucy Soderstrom addressed a youth gathering in Washington DC this week as part of a youth event celebrating wilderness. The BWCA can have a profound effect on young people. Here is her talk: I’m a 17 year old who has come to love the Boundary Waters wilderness. For the past 5 years I’ve been taking…
The Boundary Waters is a special place. If you’ve been here, you appreciate that. It seems a land frozen in time – both primordial and immortal. Its grandeur seems so strong, its granite ridges so permanent, its waters so immense and pure – it seems the hands of man could hardly impair such a…
The Winter Camping Symposium is Oct. 23-26 in Sturgeon Lake, MN. There are a bunch of interesting presentations and workshops. If you camp in the winter – or have an interest in learning more about the unique experience – this is the place to connect with great info and people who share your interest. Also,…
You may recognize Dave Freeman or Paul Schurke from around the shop. They just completed a major canoe expedition down the Rio Roosevelt (formerly known as the River of Doubt). Read on for the scoop on their grand adventure. Pimenta Bueno, Brazil – July 3 – Minnesota adventurers Dave Freeman and Paul Schurke, who have…
ELY, Minnesota — The Great Northern Radio Show on Northern Community Radio (KAXE.org) brings its unique blend of music, storytelling and comedy for the first time to Ely Saturday, June 14th at the Vermillion Community College Theater. The Great Northern Radio Show is written, produced and hosted by Iron Range author Aaron Brown, of Balsam…
On heels of local reality show production, Ely develops an entire network Ely, Minn. — April 1, 2014 — Many have heard that Ely, Minn. — gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area — has been selected as the location for a living off-the-grid-themed reality show. Buoyed by the attention, the city today is announcing…
No. If you have an odd number of people in your group, then you may choose a three-seat canoe. Our favorite three-seat canoe is the Seneca made by Wenonah. Made out of Kevlar, it is 19’4″ and weighs only 55 pounds. It includes three “real” seats. That makes for a comfortable spot for the middle…