Bird watchers will find an astonishing variety of birds, both migratory and resident along the Gunflint Trail's Boreal Forest where Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B and Cabins are located. Also you are sure to see many more birds at the feeding station located around the property. These bird-feeding stations are maintained year-around. Further up the Gunflint Trail a few miles is the site of the Ham Lake fire of 2007. Venture into the burned over area and you are likely to catch a glimpse of the Black-backed and Three-toed Woodpeckers. They like to feast on the insects that multiply in burned trees.

New this year at the B&B- guided and self guided Birding Packages are now offered.

Wild Columbine and Lupine

Dogs love to come with their families to the BWCA for a canoe trip or a cabin stay.  They enjoy the freedom of being outside a lot, all the new smells to investigate and jumping off the dock into the lake.  This little one dressed for her canoe trip and knew just exactly what to wear, she has a camo bow on her head for her trip out on Clearwater Lake. 

     Summer is here and it's a perfect time to vacation on the Gunflint Trail.  Families can participate in the Becoming a Boundary Waters Family program and learn all there is to know about camping and paddling in the BWCA.  Seminars about packing for a canoe trip, learning how to fish, prepare food and much more can be found at participating lodges.  The fish are biting, the trails are ready for hiking so come on up and vacation today.

Posted by the Boundary Waters Blog Lady at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters

Can you see the moose looking back at you from the woods?

This is our Clearwater Road moose, Buddy.