Teresa Marrone is the author of The Beginner’s Guide to Dehydrating Food and The Back-Country Kitchen: Camp Cooking for Canoeists, Hikers, and Anglers (as well as numerous other books).

Teresa and her husband have a cabin in the mid-Trail area, where they live from spring through fall.

Beat the cost of freeze-dried meals and add variety to the menu! Learn how to dehydrate vegetables, fruits, sauces, meats, and other foods that can be used to pack lightweight meals for camping, canoeing, and hiking.

All presentations are family-friendly and free of charge. Donations are always appreciated.

Take your time driving up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway!

Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center is located 55 miles up the Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway (Cook County Highway 12), 1/4 mile off of UT Cty Rd 81 on beautiful Saganaga Lake.