November in the woods is great!

The warm weather and sunshine continues in the woods. We are loving it! Since I grew up on the Trail, I have had enough MN winters to last me a lifetime. The photo above was taken this morning looking from our deck out towards the narrows on Seagull. The ice is starting to form. It is a bluebird day today though.

Deb

A break from the Northwoods

Dave and I have been taking a little break and cruising with the family down in the Sea of Cortez. It has been a relaxing break from another great summer at Seagull. We have been fishing for dorado and marlin rather than walleyes and bass. It was an opportunity to spend some time with my Mom and Gene, sister Lin and niece Ella. We had great 80 degree weather and enjoyed some days off. We will be back in the office on Monday, October 12th. Dave hopes to get some work done on the new house yet, while I will move the office from the store to our house.
Deb

The Northwoods Night Sky

Saturday night was a beautiful starry clear night at Seagull. We awoke at 4 am to see the northern lights dancing in the night sky. They were incredible. Dave and I put on our robes and stood out on the deck for a long time and watched them. We haven't seen a display like that in years. It was a real show. Just imagine what happens while we are all sleeping!

We are closed for the 2009 paddling season. It is time to take a break and regenerate. Stay tuned for some website changes. Check out the following 2 new pages that Johnse has added. http://www.seagulloutfitters.com/seagull_lake_weather.htm and http://www.seagulloutfitters.com/bwca_family_trips.htm . I am fortunate to have him on staff in the off season assisting with web stuff. He and his wife Lauren recently had a baby boy. Stay tuned for more changes.

Deb

Indian Summer at Seagull

Today is September 13th and it feels like the middle of summer. We have had 75-85 degree days with lots of humidity. Some paddlers are happy while others are complaining of the hot weather. I am more of a 65 degree person and am ready for some fleece weather.

We are busy starting the close down process for 2009. Canoes are repaired and stored for winter, motors are checked and ready for 2010, boats are cleaned and turned over, the packing room is put to bed and the inventory begins. Most of our summer staff has left and we are down to 3 staffers, Dave and myself.

Life at Seagull slows down for us all and we are ready for a break. Stay tuned for more Seagull news as September moves along.

Deb

Seagull Oufitters Slows Down as the Fall Weather Comes Early

We have been working hard to get paddlers on and off the water. The weather this summer has made this a little more eventful than normal. Our August weather has felt like the end of September with high winds and cool nights. We are still holding out hope that we will get a few more warm days before the end of summer.

We have had numerous amount of customers come off of the Falls Chain, in Quetico Park, reporting great catches of walleye and bass in about 10-15 feet of water.

Here in the BWCA, the fishing has been a little more inconsistent, but our relentless fisherman have still pulled in some great catches.

The moose have gone hidden the past few weeks and the start of the bear hunting season is right around the corner.

The wildflowers and blueberries are still out in full force, but will be winding down shortly.

We hope everyone had a great summer!

Jake

August Brings Families Together At Seagull

As summer activities wind down before the start of another school year, we are beginning to see many families reunite at Seagull. August seems to draw many families for a nice relaxing get away together. It is a great time for reminiscing, teaching, and learning.

Through all the wind and the rain we've been having, smiles are still what we've been seeing when the trips sadly come to an end. The wise teach these young children that a garbage bag is just as beneficial when it comes to the week of rain that they had on their trip.












The adults may be giving the life lessons on these trips, but it looks to me as if the young ones are giving the lessons on how to catch the fish.

Hopefully the weather begins to cooperate for these families so they can enjoy their relaxing time together before the chaos of school begins once again.

Katelyn

Blueberries in Full Swing on The Gunflint Trail

The blueberries are ripe in the Northwoods. In the past week or so, we have had many of our customers come off their trips talking about picking lots of blueberries and even adding them to their morning pancakes.

With the recent fires of '06 and '07, comes alot of new nutrients to the soil. We have seen more blueberries than we have seen in awhile. They can be found on many south facing rocks and portage trails.

We have also had an unusual amount of rain the past few weeks. We hope to have a warmer and sunnier August.

The fishing has been consistent with the bass and walleyes moving to the humps and rock reefs.

Below is a picture of one of Seagull's young customers enjoying the BWCA with a little nap on a rock!

Jake