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 […]
In 1915, Charlie & Petra Boostrom founded Clearwater Historic Lodge & Canoe Outfitters. This year we celebrate our centennial — 100 years of helping guests explore the beauty and tranquility of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. We’ve been sharing stories about the Boostrom’s and the early days of Clearwater Historic Lodge and the Gunflint Trail. The following blog is Part […]
In 1915, Charlie & Petra Boostrom founded Clearwater Historic Lodge & Canoe Outfitters. This year we celebrate our centennial — 100 years of helping guests explore the beauty and tranquility of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. We’ve been sharing stories about the Boostrom’s and the early days of Clearwater Historic Lodge and the Gunflint Trail. The following blog comes from an […]
We’re throwing a bash to celebrate our 100th birthday this Saturday, and you are invited! We’ll be honoring Charlie & Petra Boostrom, their extended family, and all the lives that have been touched over the last century here on the Gunflint Trail. We’ll have the BBQ hot, and we provide the brats. We’ll also have treats available from the bakery for […]
Carl Clark is owner and president of Clark’s Quality Roofing, a commercial and industrial roofing company serving 11 western states, located in Murray, Utah. Together with his wife Laura Clark, they are the owners and stewards of Clearwater Historic Lodge & Canoe Outfitters. * * * * * * * * * * * * * I am a huge […]
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