Guided Day Eco-Tourism Canoe Trip in the BWCA

Going out on a Guided Day Eco-Tourism Canoe Trip with Moose Track Adventures Guide Service in the Boundary Waters is always an adventure. Canoe Country is the home to a vast array of mammals and birds and just spending one day out in the 'woods' can be awe-inspiring. Animals that are native to our northern region include moose, wolves, bears, beavers, bobcats, bald eagles and loons to name a few. Traveling by canoe in the BWCA lets you travel silently and allows you the best possibilities of seeing wildlife up close. Here are a few snapshots of what we saw on our trip today.

Beavers are active woodcutter and dam builders. They spend a lot of time in the water, using their tails as rudders and propellers when swimming. They can weigh from 28-75 lbs.

Bald Eagles can be seen perched in trees spying on their next prey or in flight catching food with it's sharp talons. Their length is usually 3 1/2 ft long.

The Great Blue Heron stands almost 4 feet tall. They choose the highest treetops for their nests. They feed mostly on small non-game fish, aquatic insects, crayfish, frogs and small mammals such as mice along with an occasional walleye, nothern pike or other game fish.

The Common Loon is Minnesota's state bird. Minnesota has roughly 12,000 loons (more than any other state except Alaska). The red in the loon's eye helps it to see under water for food.

The Painted Turtle is the most common turtle in the state of Minnesota. The legs and head of the painted turtle are black with yellow stripes. Females grow to 10" in lengths, while males only grow to 7" long.

Mammal/bird facts & information come from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources website.

Boundary Waters Guided Canoe Trip ~ Ely, MN

Moose Track Adventures Guided Boundary Waters Canoe Trips can include guided fishing, fly-fishing, eco-tourism and historical trips. Whether you are looking for an arm tiring day of fishing a remote Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness lake or a picturesque week of paddling in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area , Moose Track Adventures Guide Service & Outfitter has a variety of different options to choose from. Our guides have extensive knowledge about the area flora, fauna, natural history, ecology and not to mention years of experience fishing these waters. Let Moose Track Adventures plan an unforgettable guided canoe trip for you!

Want to learn more about the flora, fauna and history of the BWCA?

Discover the special habitats that make the Northwood's so unique; floating bogs, old growth pines, boreal spruce stands. Explore our country with specialists in bird songs and bird I.D., forest ecology and flowering plants. Great photography opportunities await
Consider a Guided Eco-Tourism Day Trip or even a Boundary Waters All-Inclusive Outfitted and Guided Canoe Trip.

A Guided Eco-Tourism Day Tripwill put you on the water for 8 hours with your guide to check out all the different birds, trees and animals of northern Minnesota and the BWCA.


The 6 day/5 night All-Inclusive Outfitted & Guided Canoe Trip includes everything you will need to have an enjoyable & memorable BWCA experience: top-of-the-line lightweight camping gear & canoe packs, kevlar canoes, tasty & delicious meals and professional & knowledgeable guide. Your canoe guide will help you navigate your way through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, take you to the best campsites, help you set up camp, cook some delicious meals over the fire, and point out interesting things along the way including flora, fauna, BWCA history and for the anglers, put you on the fish!

All-Inclusive Outfitted & Guided Canoe Trip in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area

A Moose Track Adventures All-Inclusive Outfitted and Guided Trip brought this family from Wisconsin to experience the Boundary Waters. During the 6 day/5 night trip, they had fun soaking in the sun, cooling off in the water, exploring for blueberries and bones and learning about the history of the area. The combination of perfect weather and awesome fishing made for fun times and great memories.

Taking in the scenery & sun.








'Treasures' found during exploration.








Jim Blauch - a professional guide with years of experience guiding in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, also had a chance to pull in this nice size lake trout that fed everyone for dinner one evening.












Fresh lake trout over a fire.









Wild blueberries were still found in the woods and were a great addition to morning pancakes.









Sky turning yellow and orange at sunset.









Last Day - on the way back to 'civilization'!