Boundarywaters

     There are so many reasons to visit the Gunflint Trail in the winter.  There are groomed cross-country ski trails, lakes to ice fish on, forests to snowshoe in, endless opportunties for snowmobiling, stars to gaze at and wildlife to watch.

     To see wildlife on the Gunflint Trail you don't even have to get out of your vehicle.  Just head up the hill out of Grand Marais and keep your eyes open.  Before long you'll most likely see a moose or three.  Thirteen moose from Grand Marais to the end of the Gunflint Trail in one drive is our record.  This year a friend of ours saw seven before making it half-way up the Trail.  

     Snowshoe hare, fox, pine marten, deer and wolves can often be seen while driving the Gunflint Trail as well.  If you want a closer look at deer then head up to Gunflint Lake where residents and resorters feed the deer sometimes from their hands.  Where there are deer there are sure to be wolves so the Gunflint Lake area is great for seeing and hearing wolves. 

     While out on a snowshoe trek the other day I saw an otter slide in the snow.  I haven't seen an otter yet this winter but they are around any open or moving water and are fun to watch.   

      Canadian Lynx are even spotted on the Gunflint Trail and side roads.   The Gunflint Trail is a winter wonderland where there's wonderful wildlife to watch.  Come see for yourself and visit us at Voyageur.