Sep 3, 2020 | BWCAW, Food & Drink, From the Archives, Northwoods Ecology, Paddling
The above image, Dave & Amy Freeman ricing on Nina Moose Lake, was featured in the 2018 Boundary Waters & Quetico Calendar. The following article was originally published by Raven Words Press in the 1999 Ely Summer Times. In late summer, when...
Jul 29, 2020 | BWCAW, Food & Drink
Late July is a great time for canoe tripping in the border country—the lakes are warm enough for long swims, the black flies are mostly gone, the mosquitoes usually don’t come out until sunset, and the blueberries are ripe. Picking blueberries always reminds me of the...
Jul 29, 2020 | Food & Drink, From the Archives, Northwoods Ecology
Photo credit: Paul Sundberg. This image and text below were featured in the 2017 Boundary Waters & Quetico Calendar. Blueberries are more than delicious, abundant, and free for the picking. They are also one of the most healthful of all fruits and...
Jul 29, 2020 | Ely Commerce, Food & Drink
Celebrate blueberry season with a refreshing cocktail! (Or make a tasty spritzer without the alcohol.) This recipe was generously submitted by the folks at Insula Restaurant. Serves two* Still providing delicious meals with curbside service. INGREDIENTS 1 cup...
