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Gary Binger and Pam Luer of Minneapolis recently enjoyed a kayak tour with guide Frank Moe, and shared these great pictures with us:
Frank gets Pam settled in her kayak at the start of the tour.
Pam paddles in to shore.
The group takes a rest and enjoys the scenery at the halfway point.
Pam gets a high five from Frank at the end.
After their tour at Stone Harbor, Pam and Gary enjoyed a session with local yoga instructor Sherri Moe (left) - who also happens to be Frank's wife!
“Pam and I are still talking about our trip to Grand Marais and selling Stone Harbor every chance we get (including me showing off my new lighted water bottle [that Jack] hooked me up with!” Gary told us in an email when he sent these pictures. “We can’t wait to come back!”
(Do you have photos from an adventure that you’d like to share with us? Send us a note to let us know!)
We’re celebrating the opening of Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply this weekend with a variety of great events – from a Wintergreen jacket giveaway to a one-pot cookoff of BWCA foods and more – with a SALE in the store, too! Come on in to view a variety of discounts. It’s also your chance to meet the people from Langford Canoe (Canada’s oldest and most respected canoe company) and try out their canoes. Don’t miss it! Call us at 218-387-3136 if you have any questions!
You may have already heard that Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply will be carrying Langford canoes (one of the only places in the US you can get them, due to our relationship with Fall River Trading, their exclusive US distributor) – but did you know that you will also be able to get Maelstrom kayaks here too?
{the Maelstrom Vaåg 174}
These superior-quality kayaks are manufactured in Canada, and available on a very limited basis in the US. In fact, Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply is currently the only place you can find them in the upper Midwest. They are comparable to the best British kayaks on the market, and are renowned for their design, beauty, and performance.
Excited to come check one out? For more information on Maelstrom kayaks, stop in at our store, give us a call at 218.387.3136, or send us an email.
Grand Marais draws a wide variety of visitors, with diverse interests – probably because the region offers excellent options for just about everyone. Here’s just a snapshot of the activities you can choose from:
For the artist. Grand Marais is known for its art community, with local landmarks like the North House Folk School and other local galleries. Artist’s Point has been a source of inspiration for many of these folks, and is a beloved landmark for locals and visitors alike. To get there, walk down Broadway Avenue to the Coast Guard parking lot, and follow the signs down the short trail. It’s a quick little trip, but something that shouldn’t be missed when you visit.
For the scenery-loving driver. If you prefer to take in more scenery, check out the Gunflint Trail. This 58-mile paved road will lead you through Superior National Forest, and past the Boundary Waters Canoe Area toward Canada. It’s beautiful all year round, and offers opportunities for you to park and hike, or simply drive and enjoy. To get there, follow Hwy 61 to County Road 12 (aka the Gunflint Trail).
For the history buff. Step back into the past at Grand Portage National Monument, where you will learn about the historic 8.5 mile portage that brought fur traders to the headquarters of the North West Fur Company in the late 1700s. Costumed interpreters portray the daily life of Voyageurs, giving you insight into life at this once-bustling trading post. The village of Grand Portage is located just off Hwy 61, about 35 miles north of Grand Marais.
For the outdoor enthusiast. The Superior Hiking Trail is ranked among the top hiking trails in the country, and extends over 235 miles along Lake Superior, from the far northeast corner of Minnesota down to Duluth. Waterfalls, mountain peaks, and valleys dot the landscape, and loop-style hikes for all skill levels abound. The trail offers everything from hiking to fishing and camping, all surrounded by some of the best scenery Minnesota has to offer. There are trailheads every 5-10 miles along the trail – some recommended entry points near Grand Marais include the Cascade River State Park and the Kadunce River.
For the golfer. Twenty minutes south of Grand Marais is one of Minnesota’s top golf courses – Superior National at Lutsen. If you want to experience golfing like you never have before, with 27 holes overlooking Lake Superior, this daytrips is for you. Many other adventures are available nearby, in the Lutsen Mountain area. Just ask our staff when you are in town, if you’d like to learn more.
Did you know that the Grand Marais and BWCA areas offer some of the best fly fishing in the upper Midwest? We’ll be offering some tips and other information for you right here on the Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply blog in the future, so stay tuned. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, subscribe to our feed by email or add us to your favorite reader.
In the meantime, check out our guided tours and rentals for more information about how we can help make your fly fishing trip a success. We have experienced guides on our staff who have already been out this spring – catching steelhead trout – and they can’t wait to share what they know with you once the store opens.
For decades, Langford Canoes have been known as the finest canoe available on the Canadian market. These days, they’re extending their reach into the US. Interested in learning more? You can test-paddle these canoes at several locations in Minnesota, including Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply. You can even rent one here, and take it out for the entire day!
Stone Harbor’s parent company, Fall River Trading, began importing these canoes in 2009 in order to offer a level of quality beyond what is available on the US market today. While there are a number of strong brands here, none can match the workmanship of a Langford canoe. The master craftsmen at Langford have been refining their designs for decades, keeping what works and improving whenever possible – whether it’s through new technology or stronger/lighter/better materials.
We’d love to give you the option to try a Langford, and experience the difference for yourself. Give us a call at 218-387-3136 or email us today to set up a time to come in for a test paddle, or to arrange for a full-day rental.
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