In an attempt to dispel the myth that lodge owners do not get to enjoy the outdoors, I snuck out for one morning this week to wet a line. The weather has been so nice that I could not resist the invite to enjoy a few hours away from the hustle and bustle of our newly acquired business. It has... READ MORE >
I have spent many years defending the term “sport fishing” since there are some people who find it hard to consider fishing a true sport. The comedian, Jeff Foxworthy, once said in a sketch that fishing could not be a sport since you can gain weight while doing it. Although funny, I disagree with his analogy. I am beginning to... READ MORE >
The New Year is upon us, and I am sure there have been a few Boundary Waters trout dinners this week considering how nice the weather has been. The few inches of snow falling every couple days have been keeping me busy with the plow and the shovel. It is a welcome sight to see the accumulation of snow and... READ MORE >
Last week I mentioned the ice thickness of 8-10 inches of ice on Devil Track Lake, and this morning a group of snowmobiles proved me wrong. They were playing around the islands on the east end of the lake and found some thin ice as their machines were sucked-in by the slush. After stopping to aid each other through the... READ MORE >
The past few days have been cold and windy—which are perfect conditions for making solid ice on the lakes. High temperatures have been in the single digits, with overnight temperatures in the negative teens amplified by a blistering wind that feels more like 40-below. I noticed snowmobile tracks entering Devil Track Lake from our lodge earlier this week, and was... READ MORE >
The holiday season is among us, and it is looking more like winter by the minute. Devil Track Lake is covered in a thin layer of ice, and the snowmobiles have already been breaking trails through the woods. Soon it will be safe to navigate the lakes, and everyone’s favorite winter activities will be in full swing. Nordic skiers will... READ MORE >
Opening night for our new lodge and restaurant was unbelievably busy, but we managed to fight our way through the chaos. Each day has become a little more organized, and we are feeling confident that our staff is ready for another busy weekend ahead. Thanks to everyone who visited, and especially for being patient while we tried to feed the... READ MORE >
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner at our home on the Gunflint Trail was always too stressful, given the limited space we had to work with. This year we utilized the lodge and commercial kitchen, which comfortably accommodated a dozen relatives and friends, and clean-up was a snap with the big dishwasher and many helping hands. It was especially nice to have everyone... READ MORE >
Minnesota has long been reputed for drastic changes in weather, but this is pretty incredible even for Minnesota. Last week I was jealous of anyone basking in the sun, and this week temperatures are barely breaching the freezing mark, and there are six inches of snow on the ground. The arctic blast that came last week was not that unusual... READ MORE >
Deer season is not supposed to be this warm, which poses a problem if you only own winter hunting gear. I know a few people that chose fishing over hunting this week, and I am truly jealous of anyone with enough time to do either sport. I will find some time to walk around the woods with my rifle before... READ MORE >
