The lottery for Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Permits with entry dates between May 01, 2010 and Sep 30, 2010 is opened to the public until Jan 15, 2010 (midnight central time). After the Jan. 15 date, permits are on a first come/first serve basis.
What is the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness? The BWCAW is a unique area located in the northern third of the Superior National Forest in northeastern Minnesota. It is approximately 1.3 million acres in size, it extends nearly 150 miles along the International Boundary adjacent to Canada's Quetico Provincial Park and bordered on the west by Voyageurs National Park. Also the BWCAW contains over 1200 miles of canoe routes, 15 hiking trails and approximately 2000 designated campsites.***
Now is the perfect time to plan your 2010 Boundary Waters canoe trip. We are happy to assist in all your canoe trip planning - from obtaining the permits, reserving the gear (whether it be Complete Deluxe Kevlar Outfitting Packages or if you are just in need of a canoe), trip routing to pointing out the best camping/fishing spots during your trip. Give us a call at 800-777-7091 to start the process and we can help you pick the perfect Entry Point depending on your groups abilities & interests.
Moose Track Adventures Canoe Outfitters is located just 7 miles southeast of Ely MN - Canoe Capital of the World! We only deal with kevlar canoes and the best in camping gear - Marmot/North Face tents & sleeping bags, Kondos canoe packs & tasty camping food!
***info from recreation.gov
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Winter has arrived in Ely MN & the BWCA!
Flurries that turned into 6" of snow and temperatures in the teens during the day with the thermometer dipping down to -10 at night means that winter has finally arrived in Ely Minnesota! 
We still haven't seen Farm Lake, part of the White Iron Chain of Lakes freeze over yet (which usually happens around Thanksgiving). Most likely after a week of these low temps at night we will finally see 'hard water'. Sunday, November 8, 2009
"How to" Videos posted to YouTube & FaceBook
Moose Track Adventures has uploaded "How to" videos on YouTube & FaceBook. These videos will show How to Portage a Canoe in the Boundary Waters & Quetico Wilderness , Fishing Tips for Smallmouth Bass in the Boundary Waters & Northern MN , 'Technology used in fishing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area' and much more.
Take a moment and check them out!
Take a moment and check them out!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Remote Ely MN Lakeside Cabins available this winter - just outside the BWCA
If you are looking for a remote northern Minnesota getaway with incredible views to enjoy the beauty that nature has to offer - then either of these cabins are the place to be!
The North Kawishiwi River Cabin & Kempton Cabin are available to rent during our 'hard water' season. The lakes freeze over on our Ely MN lakes between end of November and beginning of December. Both cabins offer solitude, undisturbed serenity and the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!
Curl up with a book in the living room or relax and look out your window at the winter wonderland just outside your window. Are the the adventurous type? Grab your cross country skiis or snowshoes and go exploring. Whether you stay inside or head outside - you might catch a glimpse of deer, winter birds, pine martins, fishers, weasels, wolves and snowshoe hares.
Don't you deserve a retreat from the rest of the world? Call for availability - 800-777-7091. Check it out at Moose Track Adventures.
The North Kawishiwi River Cabin & Kempton Cabin are available to rent during our 'hard water' season. The lakes freeze over on our Ely MN lakes between end of November and beginning of December. Both cabins offer solitude, undisturbed serenity and the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life!
Curl up with a book in the living room or relax and look out your window at the winter wonderland just outside your window. Are the the adventurous type? Grab your cross country skiis or snowshoes and go exploring. Whether you stay inside or head outside - you might catch a glimpse of deer, winter birds, pine martins, fishers, weasels, wolves and snowshoe hares.
Kempton Lake Cabin does have a traditional Finnish sauna for bathing and relaxation.
You are escorted across the frozen lake from the parking lot to your cabin and provided with assistance in getting your personal luggage/food both in and out.
You are escorted across the frozen lake from the parking lot to your cabin and provided with assistance in getting your personal luggage/food both in and out.
Don't you deserve a retreat from the rest of the world? Call for availability - 800-777-7091. Check it out at Moose Track Adventures.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Fall Colors & Snow in Northern MN!
Yellow aspens, red maples and orange Tamaracks - they all are coming into peak color this week here in Ely MN!
Keep in mind - we do have two 2-bedroom lakeside cabins opened till Sunday, October 18 - MEA Weekend. So one more week to enjoy northern MN & Ely at Moose Track Adventures with no bugs, hand full of tourist and soft water (before it turns to ice)!
Today we had our first snow showers! This morning the snow was collecting on the decks of the cabins and canoes on the canoe rack. Very strange to watch considering it's the 9th of October - but just a reminder that we need to continue forward with closing things down here for the winter. Boats and motors are being put to 'bed' for the winter along with fall cleaning of the cabins and grounds.
We also want to take a moment after our busy spring/summer/fall months and say thanks to all our 2009 guests - both return and new! We had a great year considering the economic times and met some fantastic people that we hope to meet up again with in the near future. To all of our July guests that endured the second coldest July in Minnesota history during your stay, our 'summer' came in September - sunny and high 70's for pretty much all of September!
As you can see from our website - as of early 2009 all the original lakeside cabins built in the late 60's were remodeled inside throughout - all new window, doors, cabinets, laminate flooring, furniture. Return guests have appreciated the updating and new guests have enjoyed the clean, fresh look of the newly remodeled lakeside cabins.
Also, our fleet of new 16' Lund boats w/25hp motors is growing - we added another 2 this year. Perfect size boats to get you around on the White Iron Chain of Lakes and can also be used on South Farm Lake - which is a lake within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area with a 25hp limit or less restriction (BWCA permits are required for this lake).
We've been taking 2010 reservations since the start of our season in May 2009 - both with return guest reserving their cabin before the end of their 2009 stay and we've received lots of phone calls & emails from new guests already planning their 2010 vacation. Just give us a call or shoot us an email to check 2010 availability.
Happy Fall!
Keep in mind - we do have two 2-bedroom lakeside cabins opened till Sunday, October 18 - MEA Weekend. So one more week to enjoy northern MN & Ely at Moose Track Adventures with no bugs, hand full of tourist and soft water (before it turns to ice)!
Today we had our first snow showers! This morning the snow was collecting on the decks of the cabins and canoes on the canoe rack. Very strange to watch considering it's the 9th of October - but just a reminder that we need to continue forward with closing things down here for the winter. Boats and motors are being put to 'bed' for the winter along with fall cleaning of the cabins and grounds.
We also want to take a moment after our busy spring/summer/fall months and say thanks to all our 2009 guests - both return and new! We had a great year considering the economic times and met some fantastic people that we hope to meet up again with in the near future. To all of our July guests that endured the second coldest July in Minnesota history during your stay, our 'summer' came in September - sunny and high 70's for pretty much all of September!
As you can see from our website - as of early 2009 all the original lakeside cabins built in the late 60's were remodeled inside throughout - all new window, doors, cabinets, laminate flooring, furniture. Return guests have appreciated the updating and new guests have enjoyed the clean, fresh look of the newly remodeled lakeside cabins.
Also, our fleet of new 16' Lund boats w/25hp motors is growing - we added another 2 this year. Perfect size boats to get you around on the White Iron Chain of Lakes and can also be used on South Farm Lake - which is a lake within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area with a 25hp limit or less restriction (BWCA permits are required for this lake).
We've been taking 2010 reservations since the start of our season in May 2009 - both with return guest reserving their cabin before the end of their 2009 stay and we've received lots of phone calls & emails from new guests already planning their 2010 vacation. Just give us a call or shoot us an email to check 2010 availability.
Happy Fall!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Hot temperatures in Ely MN - but BIG fish being caught in the BWCA
Father & son from NJ came for a short stay in our newly remodeled lakeside cabins and 3 days of guided fishing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Even with the temperatures in the high 80's and 90's, the fish size and numbers made for a trip of a lifetime. 
One day they concentrated on smallmouth on the Basswood Chain of Lakes - 21" 5.5 lb smallmouth was the prize of the day caught by dad. Lots of other action that day included 16", 18" & 20" smallies.
Another day was spent casting for northern pike. Tyler battled with a 41" toothy pike while dad reeling in a 38" and Professional Fishing Guide Jim Blauch rounding out large fish of the day with a 37".
Saturday, July 11, 2009
N Kawishiwi River Day Paddle in the BWCA - Ely MN
Here is the actual picture of the 'moose spotting' from a canoe day trip up the N Kawishiwi River this week. Thanks to Michelle & Family - Awesome shot!
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