Time for canoe tripping. We had a great week of sun and wind and rain. Ice is gone until next winter. It is time for paddling and camping and fun…
We don’t know. That’s the answer. As of Monday most lakes averaged somewhere between 15 and 18 inches of ice. It has begun to retreat from the shoreline, however it…
I had always dreamed of living somewhere close to water. Close to lakes, to be precise because I grew up near the Rock River in Oregon, Illinois. Back home I…
What a difference a day makes. Yeah, we know, this is just a diary how the days are going up here while April turns its pages. If this weren’t happening…
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…
This transitory time of year reveals temporary treasures that can only briefly be appreciated outside of memory. Cameras only collect these beautiful things out of context, and so with imagination…
Robert Burns makes tools for the Boundary Waters and beyond in his workshop at Wilderness Ironworks. In partnership, we’ve designed nine tools for camp and home over the last 3…
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Winter Camping 12/8/2018 – 12/10/2018 Moose Lake-Wind Lake-Witness Lake The journey begins with the preparation. Phone calls and emails to convey expectations and aspirations with the…
We all know that finding the perfect gift for that special someone can be a daunting task around the holiday season. But we’re here to help with some suggestions sure…