Buying Raw Undeveloped Land (How I did it)
In 2020 I set out to finally realize my dream of purchasing some land in northern Minnesota. I have been wanting to do this since my early 20’s. I am primarily interested in the...
Tagged: BWCA
September 2017 trip to the BWCA with the Church
This was the 4th year that the church my wife and I attend (Cross of Glory) has gone to the BWCA as a men’s group; for the first 2 years the Church entered via...
Trip Report: BWCA – Fall Lake to Basswood Falls (August 2017)
Day 0 (August 2nd – Wednesday) I loaded up my Wenonah Minnesota II canoe on top of my 2012 Honda civic, which looks exceptionally funny with the canoe being significantly longer than my car....
Visiting Fall Lake Campground (Ely, Minnesota) in early May
At the beginning of May 2017 I visited Fall Lake Campground near Ely, Minnesota with my 3.5 year old son Jackson. Day 1 (Thursday) We left Hopkins, Minnesota around 930am with the intent of...
Review: Seek Outside 8P Tipi w\ XL Wood Stove & Liner
Features: Tent Material The tent is made of a Cordura spec Ultralight silicone impregnated 30 Denier ripstop nylon with a Hydrostatic Head rating of 3000 MM. Strong and Light, this is a high performance...
Review: National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
I recently took the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course at the REI in Bloomington, Minnesota. In Short: It was a great experience and I would recommend anyone take it....
