Summer Visitors
Spring and early summer in the Northwoods never ceases to amaze me. The explosion of plants and animals this time of year almost seems to be designed to make us forget about winter past. It was just a few short weeks ago that you could look through the woods to see the rocky terrain that makes the Boundary Waters famous, not to mention the white stuff and ice that gripped the lakes.
Now, with the countless blossoming bushes and trees, not to mention what seems like a thousand shades of new green vegetation, all but the most dramatic cliffs, outcroppings...and portages, are neatly tucked away for the summer.
That lush greenery can hold a treasure, though, for those who take the time and have the patience to look. The spring and early summer migration of birds can be spectacular. Like the gray catbird (above) or the magnolia warbler (below), many of our summer visitors and residents seek refuge among the bushes and trees along the canoe routes of the Boundary Waters. It doesn't take a lot of effort for a chance to see them, but you won't see them paddling down the middle of the lake! So, for all you summer visitors (of the human variety), when you're traversing the waters of the Canoe Country this summer, make sure you take the time to cruse the shoreline and watch for some of our "other" summer visitors.
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PERMIT INFORMATION
 PERMIT INFORMATION Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). The lottery is over we can now reserve your permits directly. It is now $6 to reserve a Boundary Waters permit, and $16 per adult for a one time User Fee and $8 per adult. If you have reserved a permit on your own and would like to pick it up at Williams and Hall, just go to your reservation and change the issuing station from default to Williams and Hall and it will be here when you arrive.
Quetico Park Permits are issued on a first come first served basis exactly 5 months to the day before your desired start day. This year the park will open May 20th, 2011. Our Crew will be happy to help you obtain your permits at no extra cost to you. If you are going into Quetico Park, be prepared to have the names of all group members to list on your permit. Also a brief description of your tents and canoes (for search and rescue purposes) also to be listed on your permit. Update: as of last July, camping fees for entering at Prairie Portage are $21.50 for adults and $8.50 per youth (per night) |
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SPECIAL PROMOTION
SPECIAL PROMOTION
Because it was so popular last month we are extending our offer for a couple more weeks.
We are offering a day of FREE CANOE RENTAL when you rent a canoe for 5 days. A 6th day at no charge when you rent for 5 days.
*Offer applies to regular rates only. Does not apply to youth groups rates.
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