3/28/20 – Join Dan and Clare for an evening chat about all things Sawbill and Boundary Waters. Have questions about what life is like here at the end of the Sawbill Trail? Questions about BWCA trips or routes? Follow the link to the event on our Facebook page. We go live tomorrow at 8pm!
3/27/20 – While the rest of us are diligently social distancing and wondering when we’ll be getting our next haircut, Huckleberry got a fresh new hairdo and is now ready for whatever mud season has to throw at him. -Jessica
3/25/20 – One very exciting event that happens year round at Sawbill is taking out the garbage. Believe it or not, in the winter (well I guess it’s technically “spring” now) it’s even more thrilling. The vast amount of snow surrounding the dumpsters provide a fun game of chance. Will it hold my weight, or will I sink into oblivion filling my boots with snow? You just never know. -Jessica
3/23/20 – The Shirley family recently suited up and ventured down to the lake for a sunset story time. Yeah…I agree, too cute. -Jessica
3/22/20 – With all that is going on in the world I figure a few more newsletter posts couldn’t hurt as we all do our part to hunker down. To start it off; below is a quiet moment on Alton Lake. If you look on the snow covered rock (bottom left corner of the picture) you’ll see some otter poop. -Jessica
3/7/20 – The end of February certainly went out like a lamb. On the 22nd we reached 51⁰ F, which was hard to believe with my own eyes (yes I checked multiple thermometers around Sawbill to confirm). My backyard snow-person especially felt the burn. The southern side of it’s head looked like it had been attacked by a zombie. The flesh eating disease it contracted (from said zombie) progressed quickly in the days that followed.
I’m happy to report, however, that winter is definitely not over. In recent days we’ve received 4″ of fresh fluffy snow and there is still plenty of the white stuff in the woods more than willing to swallow you up if you step off the beaten path. Happy March! -Jessica
2/23/20 – Sawbill has recently become a member of the Weather Underground online community! You can now view real time measurements of our temperature, wind, precipitation, and more by following this link to the Sawbill Canoe Outfitters personal weather station. -Jessica
January 29, 2020 – Every now and then, a great opportunity pops up, and we have one to offer now. After 30+ years of hosting at the Sawbill Lake Campground Jim and Rachel TerBeest have decided to retire. Their contributions to the campground were many and they will be missed! Their Sawbill family wishes them peace and happiness as they spend more time with their very cute and very busy grandkids in Omaha.
Their retirement leaves an opening, for the first time in decades, for the Sawbill Lake Campground Host position. If you are interested in learning more about what it means to be a Campground Host, please send an inquiry to info@sawbill.com.
Clare
1/26/20 – The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon started today! This is always an exciting time in the northwoods as the race travels its way across the arrowhead region (see map below). If you are nearby, it is certainly worth making a stop at one of the many road crossings or checkpoints to watch teams at work, but not to worry if you’re unable to attend in person. This year, live coverage of the race is available to stream and can be found on the Beargrease’s official website, along with lots of other great information about the race. -Jessica
1/20/20 – Sawbill customer, Bobby Phelps, recently passed along a few pictures from a canoe trip taken this past summer. Although I’m definitely enjoying the winter conditions, I can’t help but look forward to paddling season a little more after seeing these.
As a friendly reminder, entry permits become available next Wednesday, January 29th, from www.recreation.gov. Happy planning! -Jessica
