Imagine this: your boat is full of canoe packs and pushing hard westward into the setting sun. Both the fishing rod and the camera are out as you try and grab a few walleyes and some great shots of the amazing sunset. It is almost time to find a campsite, but you just aren’t ready [...]

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What entry point are we going to use? Where is the portage? Which campsite is going to be the best for wind and sunsets? Plotting and planning a Boundary Waters or Quetico canoe trip can be an overwhelming process the first time. The map briefing alone can leave first time adventurers rethinking their decision to [...]

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 When I mention winter camping to folks I get a myriad of responses from “that’s crazy” to “sounds like an adventure!’ I will try to cover the basics so you, too, can have a winter wonderland adventure! First thing you need to do is find a buddy or two to go with you! (Preferably one [...]

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