Canoecopia 2009

It has been an astounding turnout for Canoecopia this year in Madison. There are so many folks here that are attending the seminars and visiting the information booths. We have had a steady stream of old friends and new friends to talk to about our love of our boundary waters. Without fail it makes me long for spring and to get back to the lodge and get start getting things organized and ready for our opening on Fishing Opener.

If you are anywhere near Madison, stop by and see all the new things for paddling.

The photo is of Ben and Kyle who help us every year at the sport show.

Bob Marchino

This was posted yesterday afternoon on Bob Marchino's caring bridge website at http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/bobmarchino. As many of you know, Bob and Marti Marchino owned Clearwater Lodge from the early 90's to 2003 and have resided on Clearwater Lake since they left the resort. Our thoughts go out to Marti and their family.

With a heavy heart we are letting you know that Bob carried his last portage at 3:00pm EST.
A funeral is being planned at Flanner/Buchanan in Broad Ripple, Indianapolis.
A memorial service is also being planned in Grand Marais, Minnesota for this summer.
Please check back tomorrow for additional details.
Thank you for all of your prayers and well wishes.
God Bless.

The making of Kevlar Canoes

Today at 8:00 PM CT on the Science Channel, the making of We-no-nah Kevlar Canoes will be featured on the TV Show 'How It Is Made'. The show will replay on Monday at 3:00 PM.

It should be interesting!!

Lynn

Gunflint Green Up May 1 - 3

It is the 2nd annual Gunflint Green Up www.gunflintgreenup.com

Save the date! The 2009 Gunflint Green Up is May 1 - 3! A Green Living Fair is planned for Friday, with a "picnic in the big top tent" on Friday evening and presentation by local artist, Howard Sivertson.

Saturday is tree planting and release of the overgrowth around the trees planted in 2008. Saturday evening join the community for a celebratory dinner and dance.

Sunday is the Ham Lake Half Marathon (separate registration required).


Friday-
1-5 Green Living Fair at the Gunflint Conference Center
5:00 Dinner music starts
5:30-7:30 Welcome Picnic
8:00 Howard Sivertson speaker
Saturday
9:30 Planting and releasing
5:00 Dinner music starts
5:30-7:30 Thank You Dinner
8:00? Dance to Trail's End Band
Sunday
Ham Run Half Marathon