There are a lot of questions and confusion out there about BWCA permits, so we’re doing our best to answer the questions and clear up the confusion. What are BWCA Permits? They are the key to entering one of the most untamed places on the planet. Because the BWCA is protected wilderness a permit is required to enter the area....
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...
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...
Every spring we try to work on improving our cabins. We refinished floors in the lodge and multiple cabins, added a new deck onto Cabin 2, and updated all of the curtains. Our biggest project by far that we just finished up was adding a screen porch onto Cabin 5. Enjoy these before and after photos.
Dear Clearwater Friends, We just got word that Trip Advisor has awarded us their 2015 Certificate of Excellence. This means a lot to us, and we want to thank all our guests who’ve taken a few minutes to share their experiences staying with us on Trip Advisor!
The Clearwater Bakery is open for business. Fresh homemade pies, bread, cookies, muffins and more are available everyday at Clearwater Lodge. If you would like something specific give us a call 218-388-2254; or submit an order online.
We’ve called Ice Out at Clearwater Lake, just in time for the fishing opener…anglers get your rods ready. It’s a great time to stay at Clearwater Historic Lodge because we offer spring rates through early June. We’re also giving our guests free use of an aluminum canoe during your stay if you use SPRINGCANOE2015 when you book. Read article at...
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....
Conratulations to Grand Marais! This month our small town (home to only about 1,300 people) was the number 1 spot on CNN’s “Coolest Small Towns in America” list for 2015. At Clearwater Historic Lodge & Canoe Outfitters, you can have the best of both worlds. There are 32 beautiful miles of Gunflint Trail between us and the the “big...