BWCA permits and flying squirrels

Clipper (or just possibly Claus) is back! Apparently she/he was pretty hungry last night as she didn't mind posing for photos - of course, it's a little difficult to get a good photo when with flash when it's really dark outside - and snowing (as usual). He really cleared out the seeds in the feeder though, it was totally empty this morning. I haven't seen tracks on the roof since around Christmas, I think she's going from tree to tree now to get to the feeder.

The BWCA lottery permits were awarded this week - we had a first - one of our guests failed to get a permit! They were looking for August 1st, and apparently so were a lot of other people. That first week of August is historically the busiest time in the BWCA, if you can schedule your trip another time you'll have less crowding.

The regular permit system opened this morning and I've already gotten a permit for a group planning a trip for July 14. The more popular entry points (Lizz, Cross Bay, East Bearskin) go first, so it's time to start planning your summer canoeing. We're here - and we'd love to help you! It's a great distraction from all the snow everyone is getting, Mike is out right now for his every-other-day clear the driveway with the snowblower routine!