Tag: Poplar

  • A life worth living

    A life worth living


    A great way to redirect that pattern is a trip into the canoe country wilderness of the BWCAW or the Quetico Provincial Park with your phone turned off and packed safely away. Periodic breaks from cellphone use, sometimes called a technology fast, are highly recommended by professionals who see handheld devices becoming addictive and harmful…

  • The Gunflint Trail–A National Scenic Byway

    The Gunflint Trail–A National Scenic Byway


    — Preserving, protecting, and honoring the historic Gunflint Trail is the focus of The Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway Committee, which consists of residents, seasonal property owners, and business owners here at our gateway to the BWCAW. The Scenic Byway Committee operates under the auspices of the Gunflint Trail Association. The Chair of the Byway Committee…

  • Resilience: Rockwood Lodge and Resort During the Austin Era

    Resilience: Rockwood Lodge and Resort During the Austin Era


    Dana and Tim Austin purchased Rockwood Lodge and Resort in 1979 from Don Lobdell and Rick Whitney. After taking the reins, Dana and Tim brought their son, Rick Austin, into the ownership ranks.

  • Remembering Fine Dining at Rockwood Lodge

    Remembering Fine Dining at Rockwood Lodge


    Good food, plenty of it, and treating people well was the secret of our success Rick said.  In the 20 years the Austins operated the restaurant, dinner guests came from near and far. The excellent service and better food attracted them. After a day of fishing, a steaming plate of spaghetti or a heaping serving…

  • Unpredictable Weather–Everybody Talks About It, El Nino Does Something About It

    Unpredictable Weather–Everybody Talks About It, El Nino Does Something About It


    The effects of weather with little snow and warm temperatures have profoundly affected our region. 

  • Ice Fishing in Gunflint Trail and BWCAW Lakes

    Ice Fishing in Gunflint Trail and BWCAW Lakes


    — We will start this post about ice fishing on our beautiful lakes with an important reminder for those planning to visit the BWCAW in the upcoming softwater season.  Quota permits for the BWCAW go on sale on January 31st at 9 a.m. CST. The quota season for the BWCAW is May 1 through September…

  • Stone Fireplaces–Iconic Symbols of the Northwoods

    Stone Fireplaces–Iconic Symbols of the Northwoods


    A stone fireplace is hand-built with locally sourced stones by experienced masonry professionals. Many of the fireplaces in our neck of the woods were built decades ago, and the artisans who created them are gone and largely forgotten. The legacy of their exceptional craftsmanship lives on

  • Why Go Paddling

    Why Go Paddling


    In case you’re asking, there are many reasons for you to go canoeing. Of course the best way to experience the BWCAW, when the waters aren’t frozen, is in a canoe. A canoe is a long and narrow boat, light of weight, and easy to propel over the water with a single bladed paddle. The…

  • Few days in the Boundary Waters

    Few days in the Boundary Waters


    — A few days in the BWCAW with your brother-in-law can expand an already solid relationship. Erik Jensen and his BIL Ben Thompson started coming to Rockwood Outfitters three years ago. That first trip was fully outfitted, for everything but the food.The second year, the two invited a couple of friends to share the experience,…

  • Hiking the South Lake Trail on April 30th

    Hiking the South Lake Trail on April 30th


    I walked the South Lake Trail from Rockwood Lodge, passing by Birch to South Lake, which borders Canada, on April 30, 2016. Here is my report.