It's already July - half way through our 2012 season!

What's been happening at Moose Track Adventures an Ely MN Resort just 7 miles outside Ely MN since we opened back up in May for the 2012 season? 

Let's see...the inside of the lodge was completed on schedule for MN Fishing Opener weekend in May.  We've had lots of compliments on the new look with lots of light and additional space to relax.

The many perinnels that have been planted in the past few years have come back up along with the baskets window boxes of annuals that I plant at the cabins and around the lodge.  Unfortunately, the cutworm has found it's way to Ely this spring and reaked havok on my petunias. 

We've had a very hot and sunny summer up to this point.  Lots of time spent in the water - kayaking, tubing, floating - anything to keep cool!



People of all ages have been to Moose Track Adventures this summer to fish - northern pike, walleyes, smallmouth bass - it all can be found in our chain of lakes right from our docks. 

Newly remodeled lakeside cabins are still available during the remaining week of July and into August.  Give us a call at 218-365-4106 to check availability!

Signs of spring in Ely MN and the lodge remodel continues forward!

Geese, pussywillows, and sprouting flowers - things we typically don't see in Ely Minnesota and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in late March, but have arrived early because of our unseasonably warm temperatures this past week.  The ice is receding away from the shoreline and what was once solid white ice, has turned a few shades of grey as the top layer turns slushy and starts to honeycomb the ice.  It might be a first for us, but we might just paddle a couple of canoes up the N Kawishiwi River prior to our Ely MN resort opening and go camping!

This 'warm' weather has been nice to have during the lodge remodel. Easier to replace the lodge windows in 60 degree temps rather than 0, nice to be able to put the table saw outside without having to shovel a spot, and being able to open the windows to air out the poly and stain odor without running up the heat bill. Northwoodsy accents like these antler light fixtures were added in a few places to bring nature inside.  Next week we will be moving on to tiling the 1200 sq ft floor. Then on to baseboards and finishing the check-in desk and we will be looking good for opening in May! 

In addition to completing the lodge remodel, we still have lots to do both inside and out before our official opening!  Raking leaves, cleaning out the flowerbeds, power washing boats & outside of cabins, deep clean the cabins, putting boats in the water, cleaning out the firepits and the Spring Opening 'To Do' list goes on and on..... ;o) 

Winter is still here in Ely MN in March during our lodge remodel!

We might have had a few unseasonably warm days here and there in January/February of this year, but winter is still here in Ely MN just outside the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.  We've had about 10" of fresh snow in the past week and it's snowing right now. 

Cross country skiing conditions have been fabulous this year. Our kids both reached the 100km goal in the MN Youth Ski League 7 week program that ended last Sunday. Lots of time was spent either at Hidden Valley, Trezona Trail around Miner's Lake or South Farm Lake on backcountry trails.

Our big project this winter at our Ely MN resort has been gutting and remodeling the entire lodge (front to back).  Two years ago we enlarged the awning area outside the lodge and now we have enclosed part of it and added to our lodge space.  Lots of big windows/skylights and recessed lights were installed along with pine tongue/groove on the walls/ceilings to create a warm and welcoming lodge. 

(picture is of new lodge entry door looking from the new check-in desk) 

The wood walls/ceiling were just sprayed with polyeurathane and now we are moving on to trimming out windows/doors/walls and then on to the laying of the tile on the floor.  Guests have loved our newly remodeled lakeside cabins over the past couple of years and now it's time to move on to the lodge to complete the look. Jim and I have spent many quality 'spouse' hours working together making it happen!

Hope you are all having a safe and healthy winter season and we look forward to showing off our newly remodeled lodge in a few months.

Don't forget MN Fishing Opener is May 12, 2012 - call 218-365-4106 to reserve your cabin on Farm Lake today!

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!

Book your next Ely MN adventure at the 77th Annual Northwest Sportshow - Minneapolis, MN ~ March 12-15, 2009

Whether you’re an avid outdoorsman or are just looking for a way to escape winter for the day, the 77th Northwest Sportshow is YOUR show! This annual 4-day event turns the Minneapolis Convention Center into a one-stop marketplace for your outdoor adventures!

Moose Track Adventures a lakeside Resort, Outfitter & Guide Service will have a booth again at the 77th Annual Northwest Sportshow held in the Minneapolis Convention Center - Thursday, March 12 - Sunday, March 15. You will find Professional Guide - Jim Blauch sitting at Booth #1507. He will be there the 4 days and available to take your reservations for one of our newly remodeled lake side cabins in Ely, help plan a fully outfitted canoe trip for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area or reserve a date for a guided fishing trip for walleyes, smallmouths, northern pike or muskies.

We will see you there!

LOCATION:
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55403

SHOW HOURS:
Thursday, March 12 1pm-9pm
Friday, March 13 11am-9pm
Saturday, March 14 10am-9pm
Sunday, March 15 10am-5pm

ADMISSION:
Adults (16 and older) $10
Senior Day, (Thursday, March 12th only, 62+) $7
Youth (13-15) $5
Children (12 and younger) FREE

Convenient parking options are located all around the Minneapolis Convention Center. The skyway system makes it easy for you to get from your car to the show.