Frank Benson was a local hero for young recent immigrants to Ely, Minnesota in the 70’s and 80’s. He scouted out garden tools and fishing gear and just about anything…
by Steve Piragis All my friends seemed a bit squeamish about early season ice conditions yesterday. It is early but the small lakes now have at least four inches of…
A revisitation of two early blogs by Taylor Ham Friday, May 11, 2018 “Portage to my first paddle of 2018” On May 6th I woke up early before work and…
By Taylor Ham Paddling from a solo canoe is something that I have become very comfortable with. I’ve spent the last five summers paddling them when I can’t find anyone…
By Taylor Ham. After spending my last winter in the cities I’ve realized there is no other place for me than a small town like Ely, MN. I feel so…
May 1st 2019 by Tim Barton With ice out on most of the lakes and rivers on the west end of the BWCAW, We decided 5/1 was the perfect opportunity…
Takucmich Lake Canoe Trip We’re republishing this here as the first of a series of old canoe trip reports and blog post from years ago. Just like reruns of classic…
When you live in a small tourist town summertime is the time to hustle. Jobs are plentiful, and the hours are available. In the town of Ely, MN it’s…
I get out pretty regularly in the woods summer and winter, but, usually with a friend or group of friends. Monday was different. I almost forgot how much I like…