One of the things I love about running a resort is the family reunions. I don’t think that there has been a week this summer when we have not had several cabins booked by family members for a reunion. Away from cell phones, email and TV it is a great way to have some quaility time together.

Hal and Eunice Devore from Galesburg, IL shared a week with their kids and grandkids. The guys took a canoe trip for 2 nights during their stay and the grandkids did an overnighter. They sent this picture of the family on a day trip to Rose Waterfalls.

It is beautiful and sunny today on the Trail. I saw two fox on the road this morning.

Lynn
Clearwater Lodge
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Paddlers with Canoe the Heart of the Continent arrived at Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center on July 13, 2009, promptly at noon.  A large crowd gathered to greet the historic group of canoers.

Accordion music was provided by Gerald Thilmany, and the Gunflint Trail Historical Society provided a delicious shore lunch.  Presentations were made by the USDA Forest Service, Gunflint Ranger, Dennis Neitzke, Quetico Park reprentatives, and others.  It was a beautiful day to celebrate the northwoods.  A surprise “birthday cake” honored Cache Bay Ranger, Janice, for 25 years of service.

Canoe the Heart of the Continent arriving at Chik-Wauk

Paddlers embarked on this 350 + mile, 18-day expedition on July 1^st, at Atikokan, Ontario in a 24-foot voyageur canoe. The voyage commemorates the centennials of both the Superior National Forest and Quetico Provincial Park and is meant to showcase the Heart of the Continent partnership as well as educate the public about “Leave No Trace” principles and non-native invasive species. In total, approximately 60 representatives of several regional groups and organizations will paddle on journey legs. More information and photos are available at www.heartofthecontinent.org/