Gunflint Trail Association

Once again there were over 20,000 visitors to Canoecopia in Madison, Wisconsin.  The North Shore and the Gunflint Trail were well represented with booths from the Gunflint Trail Association,

Clearwater Outfitters,

Grand Marais/East Bay Suites and NorthHouse Folk School.  One of our own Gunflint Trail residents, Bob Marchino, gave a canoe trip seminar.   The television I had showing a video of beautiful Boundary Waters Scenery gave people a chance to "escape" the show for a moment and wish they were "out THERE".  I had many requests for purchasing it so I will be adding it to our online store (http://kite.boreal.org/gunflint-trailCF/catalog.cfm?CatID=book ) later today.  Many people out there do not realize that the Gunflint Trail is a road to be driven.  I informed as many as I could.  I also explained how close to the Boundary Waters we are, the numerous moose and other wildlife sightings, the complete lack of billboards as well as how beautiful and peaceful the drive up the Gunflint always is for me.