Our Voyageur Crew family of past crew members has gotten quite large over the last 20 years. We've had lots of different faces over the summers. Some we know exactly where they.. (331 words)

Grand Marais is getting noticed from afar…

Yesterday’s (May 19th) Star Tribune has a section on The Best of Minnesota. It is really nice to see that a few of the Grand Marais attractions made the cut.

First there is the North House Folk School for the Best Way to Sail Lake Superior (without your own boat). The school owns the Hjordis, a 50 foot schooner that goes out a couple of times a day with a full boat, so to speak. They sail out of the harbor and depending on conditions they come around Artist’s Point and into the East Bay. It is impressive to look out the office window and see them just off shore. I think all of us who live here enjoy taking the trip with friends and family when they visit.

Next is the Best State Park category. I am going to cheat a little on this one, since it is Gooseberry Falls State Park and anyone who knows geography knows that it is not near Grand Marais. You are correct about that, but to get here from the south and west, you can’t miss it and it is worth the stop to stretch your legs. The Star Tribune states that it is among the most beautiful parks in North America and I will not dispute that. What i will say is that when you get up the rest of the way, there are quite a few more parks that are as beautiful. You just have to hike a little to take in the full experience.

The Best Hiking Trail category lists Eagle Mountain as the best the area has to offer. It is the highest point in Minnesota at 2,301 feet. It is a full day’s hike but well worth it when you get to the top. The panoramic view is spectacular! We can assist you in finding other gorgeous hikes, like the Devil’s Kettle, Cascade River State Park, Mount Josephine, or for a little longer hike, the Caribou Rock Trail. Shorter hikes with panoramic view like Oberg Mountain are also easily accessible for those not wanting to walk the seven mile round trip.

Lastly is Best Outstate Restaurant Worth the Drive and once again the Angry Trout comes out on top. Not only is this a favorite among visitors, but locals flock to it for a night out. The food is fresh and very good. But we pride ourselves with our great selection of great places to get a meal. You can’t go wrong at any local establishment. The Angry Trout is just up there at the top with quite a few others nipping at their heels.

The New York Times has also taken notice of another of our local attractions. When you walk out of The Angry Trout, look next door and you see the Dockside Fish Market. This is a great place to pick up smoked fish to take back to your hotel or take home with you. Or, if you are still looking for that fish fix, stop in and have their famous Fish and Chips for lunch. The locals always take a look to see what fresh fish are available. Somedays there may be a wait but you will find it is worth it.

Now, what do you think? Did the Strib get it right with its awards? Is the Times on the mark? Did they miss your local favorite? Tell us what you think in the comments below. Or better yet, come on in and chat with us. We can tell you about our personal favorites in the area, including some of the best outdoor attractions that only the locals know.

Most of all, get your summer trip planned. We can assist you in many ways–just give us a call.

 

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Arrowhead Electric is looking for a full time Consumer Account Specialist to add to the Cooperative team.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to processing monthly electric billing files and collections, maintaining and updating member billing records, daily receipt and accounting of receivables, answering phones and handling member bill inquiries, accounts payable, processing monthly billing reports, and various daily accounting duties.  Position will also be responsible for supplying back up to payroll processing.  Degree in accounting or 5 years of experience in an accounting/billing role required.  Customer service experience dealing with collections preferred.  Arrowhead Electric Cooperative provides an extensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision and life insurance along with a retirement package.  Please email a cover letter and resume tojkartes@aecimn.com by May 31st.  Arrowhead Electric Cooperative in an equal opportunity employer.

5/18/13 - A group of 108 juniors and seniors from Eden Prairie High School stayed in the campground this weekend as part of an elective course called Canoeing, Camping and Climbing. The course consists of a hiking trip on the Superior Hiking Trail, camping and canoeing at Sawbill Lake, and a high ropes course at the end of the school year. -Crista

The group during their last day on the lake.

Clearwater Lake finally gave up the ghosts of winter last night.  A northeast wind blew hard all night and is still gusting up to 40mph, sending 3 foot rolling white caps crashing into our dock and flooding boats.  The wet and windy weather is forecast to continue through the next couple of days.  It has been seven months since we last paddled Clearwater, whats another two days.

     With the Minnesota and Canadian Fishing Openers over and few fish stories to tell I thought I would share some fishing information with you instead. Anglers spend $2.4.. (865 words)

Ice went out from Poplar Lake sometime between late evening of May 17 and the morning of the 18. This marks the second latest ice out since we began keeping records in 1990. May 22, 1996 still stands as the latest ice out date we have on record. Of course ...

Yesterday afternoon with temperature hovering in the 60s and a slight breeze the ice finally went out on Little Ollie Lake. However the ice still has a firm lock on mid size lakes in the mid-trail area, such as Poplar. Don't expect these lakes to be ice free for days.

April First and this is not an April fools joke. The skiing is great!

March 31 Snow still holding: 15 inches on the ground. Skiers out on the Banadad today said the trail was in great shape. While the temperature got up into the mid 40s yesterday we received a bit of snow last night, more snow is expected tonight and ...

Catch the ski in from the Banadad Ski Trail to the Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B as seen by Helmet-cam. It a nice down hill run- http://youtu.be/mRDu3vpD63A

Ted Young, Gunflint Trail- With the continued decline of Minnesota's moose population, Tom Landwehr, commissioner of the state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) finally came to his senses and stopped the moose hunt. Landwehr in explaining his decision to stop the hunt stated that, "It reaffirms the conservation ...

Article in Mens Health Magazine , "Best Nordic Skiing in the U.S., the Lodge -to Lodge Way." Boundary Country Trekking's Gunflint Nordic Lodge to Lodge program listed as one of the five best. 

This new dog sled race, Gichigami Express, took off  on January 6 from Grand Portage heading for Hungry Jack Lodge. The next day musher started at Windigo Lodge ran to Gunflint Lake then on to Poplar Lake. At east end of Poplar they ran down the Little Ollie Road en-route ...

Each year, over the course of many years Anne Rykken, Minnehaha Academy's Nordic ski coach and Banadad Trail Association Board of Director,  in the fall has brought members of her ski team to help maintain the trail. Then in March she brings members of the team on a Banadad ski ...

Yesterday the area around Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B had another four inches of snow. This was on top of the eight inches that fell the day before Thanksgiving. The temperature has dropped. This morning the thermometer registers 7 degrees. The smaller lakes- Little Ollie, Swamp are now frozen. The larger ...

     The Gunflint Trail is rich in history.  There are a few people who know quite a bit about the history of the Gunflint Trail and sometimes they share their knowledge.      .. (718 words)

Gunflint Lake has finally given up the ghost!  The ice finally melted yesterday.  There was still some ice at the east end yesterday morning, but by 2pm the neighbors called to let us know it was gone.  Bob & Wyatt went the the far end last night to fish Little Gunflint.  They caught a couple fish –  Walleye and some small Northerns.

Final Ice Breaker on Sag

Reports from other fishermen are that the trout are shallow and biting well.   Other guests ventured to sag the past two days.  They had some luck as well, but spent a little time breaking ice.  Looking on the bright side, they said at least they didn’t have to buy ice to fill the coolers – they just used the broken up lake ice.

Here’s a couple more pictures from a day on the lake.

Sag Laker - Spring 2013

                                  

Spring Lake Trout

5/18/13 - Sawbill crew member and freelance filmmaker, Carl Hansen, shared this beautiful picture. - Bill

Northern lights reflect off the last of the Sawbill Lake ice a few nights ago. © Hansen International Productions