CHANGES IN BOUNDARY WATERS PERMIT RESERVATIONS
For several years now, the U.S. Forest Service along with Reserve America (Recreation.gov) has begun the permit reservation process with an application period followed by a lottery (held in Mid-January). Due to a lack of necessity, according to the Forest Service, this process will be changing. With the exception of a hand full of entry points, all permits will become available on a first come, first serve basis...with January 25th (at 9:00am cst) being the "go live" date.
Now the exceptions. The permits that fall under the Moose Lake and Fall Lake entries will, for this go 'round, remain on a lottery process. These permits include overnight paddle and motor, as well as day use motor (Fall Lake D, Moose Lake F...Moose Chain & Moose Lake G...Moose to Basswood).
Demand issues with these entry points where motor use was involved was the reason to, at least for now, leave the lottery process in place. Because overnight paddle and motor permits are drawn from a single quota the paddle permits could not be separated from the motor permits for a "go live" process. The application period for the lottery permits is from 12/19/11 to 1/19/12 with the lottery being held on January 20th. Unfortunately this is the part of booking a canoe trip that doesn't always seem simple. The bottom line is make your plans early to ensure the best available entry point for the date you can go and don't hesitate to give us a call if you have questions about the permit process or getting everything lined up for your 2012 Boundary Waters trip.
Happily, we can add...to those considering a Quetico trip... that process remains the same as 2011...as of now :)
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NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE
This package was so popular that we have decided to offer it again for the 2012 season. We are starting a campaign to get families out of the house, away from the computer games, and out enjoying nature. In order to help you we are still offering our NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE package. This package includes all of the gear that your family will need for an excellent adventure into the Boundary Waters, lodging before your trip with a dinner and breakfast in our  dining room, transportation to your entry point, routing and fishing information and tips. For every child that brings an adult, the adult will get 20% off complete outfitting rates. Each youth ages 10-18 will get 25% off the regular complete outfitting rates, and each youth 9 and under will go free.
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PERMIT INFORMATION
 PERMIT INFORMATION
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) |
