The start of school in September marks the quiet time in the Boundary Waters and at Voyageur at the end of the Gunflint Trail. Once school starts folks tend to forget about the BWCA and canoe camping in the wilderness. For those who remember the canoe country it is a good thing others tend to forget because then the lucky ones who are here have it all to themselves.
One of the best things about visiting Voyageur and the wilderness surrounding us in September is the active wildlife. Many types of birds and waterfowl are preparing for their migration including hummingbirds, northern flickers, geese and more. The loons gather together and sing endless songs before they too leave the BWCA lakes of the north woods.
Wildlife on the Gunflint Trail and in the wilderness are active in the fall. The deer practice their mating rituals while moose actually court. They can be heard and sometimes seen battling it out for the perfect cow moose.
The cooler evenings and Fall Equinox bring on beautiful color changes to the leaves on the trees and ferns in the forest. The temperatures drop sometimes to freezing at night with an average low of 44 degrees. Daytime high average temperatures are around 64 degrees with some temperatures in the 70's and sunny. A little over 3 inches of rain is average in the Boundary Waters in September and the water temperatures begin to drop.
September in the Boundary Waters is a wonderful time for a canoe camping trip. The woods are colorful, the wildlife abundant and the lack of people and bugs is an added bonus to a fantastic fall trip.
One of the best things about visiting Voyageur and the wilderness surrounding us in September is the active wildlife. Many types of birds and waterfowl are preparing for their migration including hummingbirds, northern flickers, geese and more. The loons gather together and sing endless songs before they too leave the BWCA lakes of the north woods.
Wildlife on the Gunflint Trail and in the wilderness are active in the fall. The deer practice their mating rituals while moose actually court. They can be heard and sometimes seen battling it out for the perfect cow moose.
The cooler evenings and Fall Equinox bring on beautiful color changes to the leaves on the trees and ferns in the forest. The temperatures drop sometimes to freezing at night with an average low of 44 degrees. Daytime high average temperatures are around 64 degrees with some temperatures in the 70's and sunny. A little over 3 inches of rain is average in the Boundary Waters in September and the water temperatures begin to drop.
September in the Boundary Waters is a wonderful time for a canoe camping trip. The woods are colorful, the wildlife abundant and the lack of people and bugs is an added bonus to a fantastic fall trip.
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