Pine Lake is one of the largest and most stunning lakes in the area. It offers abundant fishing opportunities for Walleye, Northern Pike and Smallmouth Bass. Access to Johnson Falls and the Border Route Trail make it an excellent place to basecamp. The 10 campsites that line the shores of this massive lake are amongst the best in the area. […]
In hopes of helping future paddlers better understand their camping options in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness we are going to be periodically releasing reviews of the campsites in our vicinity. As with any review some subjectivity comes along with the territory, but there are also some basics that can be easily measured; the number of tent pads, the […]
Clearwater Historic Lodge and Canoe Outfitters is a seasonal resort. In the off-season we get to enjoy the area and the BWCA more than we do in the summer. Erik focuses on answering phones, responding to emails and preparing for spring. Tori works for Grand Marais Sled Dog Adventures in the off-season and occasionally gets to run dogs down Clearwater […]
Clearwater Historic Lodge & Canoe Outfitters is looking for summer help who are passionate about the outdoors and customer service. Duties will be mainly housekeeping based; other duties may include retail sales, restaurant help, kitchen duties, outfitting assistance, shuttle service, maintenance and yard care. Dates of Employment: May 14, 2016 – August 15, 2016 or later Wages: $1400 per […]
The Clearwater Historic Lodge was built with hand-hewn logs by Charlie Boostrom in 1926, and today it is listed on the National Historic Register. Charlie’s skills as a master builder were well known around the region, and he was often called on by locals for his expertise. But Charlie’s handiwork and talents did not end with the structure itself. Did […]
Have you ever pulled into the parking lot of the Clearwater Historic Lodge and wondered about those two “wolf look alike” dogs? Well, their names are Marla and Scroggy, and they belong to lodge general manager Erik Danielson and his wife Tori Danielson who manages the Clearwater Bakery. The dogs, now “retired,” played their own important role on the Gunflint Trail […]
I’ve been part of the support team for Clearwater Historic Lodge & Canoe Outfitters since January, but this fall was my first opportunity to experience it first-hand. For nine months, I’ve worked on Clearwater’s website, social media, and marketing, but I do it from 1,500 miles away in Utah, where the owners, the Clarks, run their roofing business. Until this […]
Fall at the lodge this year is officially here! The leaves are in full color, and brisk cool days have replaced the warm summer ones, while nights are getting down to the 20’s. As the sun hits the cold water in the morning, the mists rise in an other-worldly sort of way.
His annual pilgrimage to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area started 20 years ago when he was in his mid-50’s. Every year since, Parker J. Palmer — author, columnist, Quaker elder, activist and founder the Center for Courage and Renewal — has found his way back to the BWCA, summer after summer. More than just a vacation, his trips to our […]
September is a beautiful time of year to visit Clearwater Historic Lodge on the Gunflint Trail. The weather is generally gorgeous, the crowds are gone, and the boreal forests begin to gleam jewel-like in reds, oranges, and yellows. What’s more, if you haven’t tried our new breakfasts and bakery items yet — prepared lovingly by the inspired Tori Danielson, our […]
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