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11 01, 2021

Poplar Lake
Poplar Lake

Poplar Lake

Martha Finley2024-01-24T16:58:16+00:00Gunflint Trail/BWCA|

Poplar Lake is Located about 30 miles north of Grand Marais up the Gunflint Trail just outside of the BWCA. This lake is 764 acres in size, approximately 73 feet deep at its deepest point, and has water clarity as deep as 1o feet. In the winter Poplar Lake is the start and endpoint for the Gunflint Mail Run, a competitive dog sled race with up to 30 teams on the first weekend of January. Poplar Lake also has 3 Entry Points (EP) into the BWCA. EP 47: Lizz and Swamp Lakes, EP 48: Meeds Lake, and EP 49: [...]

5 01, 2021

Clearwater Lake
Clearwater Lake

Clearwater Lake

Martha Finley2024-01-24T16:57:00+00:00Gunflint Trail/BWCA, Waterfalls|

Clearwater Lake is a beautiful lake 33 miles north of Grand Marais, MN up the Gunflint Trail. It is one of the clearest lakes in the area and is also partially in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. You can also access three other BWCA lakes from Clearwater. Caribou Lake, West Pike Lake, Mountain Lake can be portaged off of Clearwater and all three offer different ways of completing the Clearwater Main Route. This lake is 1,344 acres in size and approximately 130 feet deep at its deepest point. When fishing, anglers can expect to catch a variety of [...]

1 07, 2020

Biggest Blueberry Contest
Biggest Blueberry Contest

Biggest Blueberry Contest

Martha Finley2024-03-22T14:54:57+00:00Events & Holidays, Gunflint Trail/BWCA|

Each summer businesses up and down the Gunflint Trail get together to host the Biggest Blueberry Contest that runs from mid-July to mid-August during the peak of Blueberry Season on the North Shore. A Family-Friendly Contest Grab a bucket and take the whole family for a day trip up to the Gunflint Trail and find one of the area's many blueberry patches and see if you can win one of three cash prizes awarded for the person who brings the biggest blueberry into one of the weigh stations. There are only a few rules for the contest. The blueberry [...]

2 01, 2020

Voyageur Canoe Outfitters
Voyageur Canoe Outfitters

Voyageur Canoe Outfitters

Martha Finley2021-09-28T21:24:06+00:00Gunflint Trail/BWCA, Local Businesses|

Where the trail ends your voyage begins... That is the slogan for the Voyageur Canoe Outfitters at the end of the Gunflint Trail about 60 miles northwest of Grand Marais, MN. Located on Saganaga Lake, Voyageur Canoe Outfitters has been helping explorers plan their adventures for over 25 years. Owners Mike and Sue Prom, are Gunflint Trail residents, having moved to the area in 1993. You may remember Mike and Sue from our feature on the Voyageur Brewing Company. They became familiar with the area and opened Voyageur Canoe Outfitters. Mike and Sue wanted to help visitors enjoy the beautiful [...]

1 01, 2020

Magnetic Rock
Magnetic Rock

Magnetic Rock

Martha Finley2024-08-23T16:00:06+00:00Activities & Attractions, Gunflint Trail/BWCA|

Sitting a mile and a half off the Gunflint Trail in Northern Minnesota is the Magnetic Rock. The Rock is a relic of the glacier age. The rock is a 60-foot rock, soaring 30 feet into the air from its 10 by a 20-foot base. Not only does the monumental-like appearance of the rock make it unique, but as its' name suggests, the rock is magnetic. It gets its magnetic properties from the mineral magnetite. Magnetite is the same mineral that is found in the underlying bedrock of the Gunflint Iron Formation. The formation runs from Northern Minnesota into [...]

1 01, 2020

Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Boundary Waters Canoe Area

Martha Finley2021-10-06T16:06:43+00:00Activities & Attractions, Gunflint Trail/BWCA|

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is a 1-million-acre wilderness area that is found within the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota. As a designated wilderness area, the BWCA is void of motorized vehicles (except in the event of an emergency) and modern comforts like electricity and plumbing since the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Act was passed in 1978. No one can live in the BWCA, and entry to the area requires a permit for both day use and overnight use. You can access the BWCA from several places around Northern Minnesota. Entry Points (EP), which are numbered and [...]

1 01, 2020

Eagle Mountain
Eagle Mountain

Eagle Mountain

Martha Finley2021-09-09T18:47:33+00:00Activities & Attractions, Gunflint Trail/BWCA|

, At over 2,300 feet, Eagle Mountain, a Minnesota State Historic Site, is the highest natural point in Minnesota! It is located within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, northwest of Grand Marais. Coincidentally, it is located only 15 miles from Minnesota’s lowest elevation point, Lake Superior. The peak can be climbed during any season, however, be cautious during the winter as it can be slippery. Most of the hike to the summit is straightforward and uncomplicated. Although, occasional rocky and rough terrain make some people categorize it as a strenuous hike. The first two miles of the hike have [...]

1 01, 2020

Towering Pines Canopy Tour
Towering Pines Canopy Tour

Towering Pines Canopy Tour

Martha Finley2021-08-09T16:36:20+00:00Activities & Attractions, Gunflint Trail/BWCA|

Towering Pines Canopy Tour on the Gunflint Trail - Zip Line Adventure Park Looking for an adventure on your next trip to northern Minnesota? Want to do something a little out of the ordinary? Fly high with the thrill-seeking Towering Pines Canopy Tour located on the Gunflint Trail in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area! The Towering Pines Canopy Tour takes "eagle-eye view" to a new level. The tour features eight high-speed zip lines that take you through the boreal forest canopy. It also features spectacular views of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area as your backdrop. Cruise among and even onto [...]

1 01, 2020

Chik Wauk Museum and Nature Center
Chik Wauk Museum and Nature Center

Chik Wauk Museum and Nature Center

Martha Finley2023-05-23T14:41:17+00:00Activities & Attractions, Gunflint Trail/BWCA, History, Local Businesses|

The Gunflint Trail and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are rich in history. Dating back several centuries ago when the area was a Native American hunting area. Back when the Gunflint Trail was just a path. Now, the Gunflint Trail is a paved road that is home to many permanent residents. It's also home to the BWCA, a popular tourist destination for visitors from all over the world. The Chik-Wauk Museum strives to gather this rich history into a living museum and nature center. Helping visitors understand what life was and is like on the Gunflint Trail. About [...]

1 01, 2020

George Washington Pines
George Washington Pines

George Washington Pines

Martha Finley2021-10-05T16:02:20+00:00Activities & Attractions, Gunflint Trail/BWCA|

Nowadays, it’s hard to find a place where you can be surrounded by enormous towering pines and still be able to navigate your way through a trail. However, the George Washington Pines Memorial Trail outside of Grand Marais lets you experience just that on a 2.25-mile trail. The George Washington Memorial Pine Plantation was established when 13 boys from the Grand Marais Boy Scout Troop #67 planted 32 acres of land with 14,570 Norway Pine and 7,500, White Pine, in 1932 after a 1927 fire. A short spur from the parking lot off the Gunflint Trail will lead you to a hiking loop. [...]