Dawn on Clearwater Lake

Photo taken by John Amen. John's family has a cabin on the lake.

Weather Note: It was 40 degrees when I got up this morning and is turning out to be a beautiful day. I noticed we are starting to get a few fall colors in the understory of the forest already. Due to the dry weather, fall colors might be coming a bit early this year.

swimming away....

This is my second picture from Monday morning of the moose and baby. They passed by the lodge and headed toward the water and swam away. That morning Sarah, my dog, knew they were coming up the road before I saw them and she was barking. Either mother or baby was startled by this and Sarah got a good kick from one of them. She has been laying low for the past few days and is pretty stiff. She has a moose print on her side. Never come between a mother and her baby!

Weather note: After two days of rain we are enjoying a sunny and mild day. We haven't heard yet if we got enough rain to lift the fire ban, at least partially, for the holiday weekend.

Canoe Trip

Dear Clearwater Lodge:

We just got home after a canoe trip that was partially outfitted through your facility. Though I've been to the BWCA numerous times, it was a first for my brother-in-law, Charlie Luke. He was absolutely blown away with how great an experience it was and I view it as one of the best trips I've ever had as well. Without a doubt, THE best fish I've caught were on this trip--thanks to your man, Ed, for some great fishing advice. I'm forwarding a picture of a smallmouth bass we measured at 20" (and it wasn't the only one we caught that size) and a picture of Charlie admiring the scenery as we entered Rat Lake. Thanks again, we had a great time!

Jim Gruenke
St. Cloud, MN

Weather Note: We started having rain about 7:00 PM last night and then had a nice night of steady rain. Not sure at this point how this rain will impact the fire restrictions.

Moose Morning

While I was in the lodge kitchen ths morning about 7:00 AM two moose walked up from South Clearwater Road went next to the lodge and walked down to our waterfront and swam off. I was able to get a couple of good pictures.

Weather Note: We are hoping for some rain today and tonight. Along with this weather change will be some cooler weather with highs in upper 60's and lows in the 40's.

Fire Ban: We continue to be under a complete fire ban. No open fires (wood or charcoal) outside in the county including the BWCA.