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...
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. In honor of our founders and their legacy, we’ve been sharing stories about the Boostrom’s and the early days of Clearwater Historic Lodge and...
In honor of our founders Charlie & Petra Boostrom and their legacy, we’ll be sharing stories about the Boostroms’ and the early days of Clearwater Historic Lodge and the Gunflint Trail. Many of the stories — including the passage below — come from the delightful book, Gunflint Trailblazers – The Story of Charlie & Petra Boostrom by Beatrice Flaaten Ogren...
In honor of our founders Charlie & Petra Boostrom and their legacy, we’ll be sharing stories about the Boostrom’s and the early days of Clearwater Historic Lodge and the Gunflint Trail. Many of the stories — including the passage below — come from the delightful book, Gunflint Trailblazers – The Story of Charlie & Petra Boostrom by Beatrice Flaaten Ogren...
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 like to think that not too much has changed here. Life is still pretty simple at Clearwater Historic Lodge. We’re still remote and...
Last summer the historic lodge was 88 years old. Over the decades, its logs have been covered in multiple layers of stain and thick paint. The paint had begun to crack and flake leaving the logs exposed to the elements. A sealer that had been put on to protect the wood had instead created a barrier preventing moisture from escaping....
With our upcoming centennial season fast approaching we want to offer the opportunity for past, present and future guests to honor a loved one, or celebrate and commemorate family memories at Clearwater with a Centennial Walkway paver. These bricks will be used to fill in the existing walkway from the parking lot to the front door of the lodge. All...
This year Clearwater Historic Lodge & Canoe Outfitters celebrates 100 years of helping people enjoy the remarkable Boundary Waters near Grand Marais, MN! The world has changed a lot since Charlie and Petra Boostrom first founded the lodge, and we’ve been working hard to stay with the times….without losing our Northwoods roots. We’re happy to announce our new website, which we think...
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