History

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...