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25 Incredible Things to Do In the Summer On the Gunflint Trail (No Boundary Waters Permit Required)

25 Incredible Things to Do In the Summer On the Gunflint Trail (No Boundary Waters Permit Required)

Gunflint Lodge2026-07-22T11:12:50-05:00

25 Things To Do for an Unforgettable Northwoods Vacation (No Boundary Waters Permit Required) Think the Gunflint Trail is only for canoe campers? Think again. While the Boundary Waters is an iconic wilderness destination, the Gunflint Trail offers days of adventure, relaxation, and unforgettable scenery without ever requiring a wilderness permit. Whether you’re looking for [...]

25 Incredible Things to Do In the Summer On the Gunflint Trail (No Boundary Waters Permit Required)Gunflint Lodge2026-07-22T11:12:50-05:00

Lake Trout Ice Fishing

Lake Trout Ice Fishing

Gunflint Lodge2023-03-02T13:43:26-06:00

Lake Trout Ice Fishing Few things call to the hearts of ice-fishing anglers like that of a rod bending from the strain of a Gunflint Trail lake trout. Answer the call by joining us for the lake trout opener on Gunflint Lake this year on Saturday, Jan. 13. Reports are making their way back to [...]

Lake Trout Ice FishingGunflint Lodge2023-03-02T13:43:26-06:00

Dark Skies in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Dark Skies in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Gunflint Lodge2024-02-05T13:14:43-06:00

Dark Skies in the BWCAW Written by: Caitlynn LaSota Life in the modern world is one of loud noises, pervasive smells, and bright lights. Exhausting, right? While this pace of life is coveted by some, it can be hard to find space to think with all the background chatter. The elements of nature only act [...]

Dark Skies in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area WildernessGunflint Lodge2024-02-05T13:14:43-06:00

Northern Lights at Gunflint Lodge

Northern Lights at Gunflint Lodge

Gunflint Lodge2022-04-24T20:24:51-05:00

Viewing the Northern Lights at Gunflint Lodge & OutfittersBy John Silliman, Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters Head NaturalistPhotos By: Heidi Pinkerton, Root River Photography The Northern Lights are an amazing sight to see at Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters. Gunflint Lake has one of the best views of the Northern Lights in the lower [...]

Northern Lights at Gunflint LodgeGunflint Lodge2022-04-24T20:24:51-05:00

Upcoming Dog Lover’s Weekend

Upcoming Dog Lover’s Weekend

Gunflint Lodge2022-03-03T09:43:53-06:00

Upcoming Dog Lover's Weekend April 16-19, 2020 Written By: John Silliman We have an exciting Dog Lover's Weekend coming up at Gunflint Lodge. This month, we are thrilled to welcome back Katina Stamp as our special dog trainer. She has been with us many times in the past [...]

Upcoming Dog Lover’s WeekendGunflint Lodge2022-03-03T09:43:53-06:00

MEA Weekend

MEA Weekend

Gunflint Lodge2023-07-25T12:33:19-05:00

MEA Weekend October 19, 2023 Written By: Joseph Friedrichs Okay, okay we admit it. More than a foot of snow fell on parts of the Gunflint Trail before we could officially say: "It's mid-October!" It was a bit of a shocker to some, but we don't get too [...]

MEA WeekendGunflint Lodge2023-07-25T12:33:19-05:00

Seasons are Changing – Fishing and BWCAW In the Fall

Seasons are Changing – Fishing and BWCAW In the Fall

Gunflint Lodge2022-03-03T09:47:57-06:00

The Seasons Are Changing - Important Dates to Know for Fishing and BWCAW Access In the Fall September 20, 2019 Written By: Joseph Friedrichs With the arrival of fall to the Gunflint Trail, there are some important dates to keep in mind along with the changing of the [...]

Seasons are Changing – Fishing and BWCAW In the FallGunflint Lodge2022-03-03T09:47:57-06:00

Photography Hike

Photography Hike

Gunflint Lodge2022-03-03T09:17:04-06:00

Photography Hike June 18, 2019 Text and Photographs by John Silliman Gunflint Lodge Head Naturalist We had a beautiful day for the Photography Hike yesterday. Along the way to Lookout Point, we talked about composing photographs, and identified many of the plants along the way. When we returned, we [...]

Photography HikeGunflint Lodge2022-03-03T09:17:04-06:00

Boat Trip and Hike to Bridal Falls

Boat Trip and Hike to Bridal Falls

Gunflint Lodge2022-03-03T09:40:10-06:00

Boat Trip and Hike to Bridal Falls June 15, 2019 Pictures and Text by John Silliman Head Naturalist of Gunflint Lodge Today, we did our first Boat Trip and Hike to Bridal Falls of the year. It was very nice for our 6.5 mile pontoon trip to the [...]

Boat Trip and Hike to Bridal FallsGunflint Lodge2022-03-03T09:40:10-06:00

Birds of the Gunflint Trail

Birds of the Gunflint Trail

Gunflint Lodge2022-03-03T09:41:00-06:00

Birds of the Gunflint Trail May 8, 2019 Text and photos by John Silliman Gunflint Lodge Head Naturalist We saw a lot of great birds on the Gunflint Trail in April. More birds, like the common loon and northern hawk owl, have arrived in May. It seems like I see new species [...]

Birds of the Gunflint TrailGunflint Lodge2022-03-03T09:41:00-06:00

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