By the end of today the lakes on the Gunflint Trail should all be ice free. The wind blew hard on Sunday making the open water white cap and disintegrate the remaining ice on Gunflint Lake. Boaters and kayakers were making their way up the Saganga Corridor on Saturday and Sunday but a sheet of ice on the main lake was most likely still there. We'll head out today to check and see if it is still there, but chances are it will be gone with another day of near 70 degree temperature.

     That means it's time to dust off the life jackets and dip our paddles into the Boundary Waters once again. It's hard to work when there's open water just calling out to us to come and paddle. It's always fun to be one of the first humans of the season to travel a portage or paddle a lake. The wilderness is quiet this time of the year and it's awesome not seeing bugs or other people. Grab your paddle and come experience it for yourself.

Posted by Sue from Voyageur and the Boundary Waters Blog 

It's been beautiful and sunny and the wind started blowing last night.  Mid Morning today the Gunflint Lake Ice finally gave way and began to move.  We're a bit ahead of schedule, as it's usually the first week of May.  Looks like spring fishing could be great this year!!  Plan now for your spring fishing trip up the Gunflint Trail.

At Poplar Creek Guesthouse we have always felt that providing services to our guest was just what we do and we never thought any more about it. Beth Gauper, St Paul Pioneer Presss, travel editor, in her article, "Host With the Most, - At smalll inns, a knack for hospitality makes a few stand out." thought enough of the service we provide to select Poplar Creek Guesthouse as one of the "few that stand out."

Nothing makes you long for a summer canoe trip more than getting your spring order of canoes.  The picture is of the We-no-nah canoe delivery today to Clearwater Canoe Outfitters and Lodge (www.clearwateroutfiters.com).