Moose Track Adventures Lodge, Outfitter and Guide Service

Moose Track Adventures Lodge, Outfitter and Guide Service Beautiful, cozy lakeside cabins on Farm lake minutes from Ely & BWCAW. Canoe Outfitting with kevlar canoes for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

08/14/2026

Update: The Superior National Forest will reopen Fall Lake to day-use motor and day-use paddle users effective Saturday, August 15th.

Access is restricted to day-use on Fall Lake only. Travel to Newton Lake or over the Fourmile Portage is prohibited.

In addition, cancellations for the following entry points will be extended through Monday, August 24, 2026:

9 Little Indian Sioux River SOUTH
12 Little Vermillion Lake
12A Lac LaCroix Only
13 Herriman Trail
20 Angleworm Lake
21 Angleworm Trail
22 Mudro Lake - Restricted
23 Mudro Lake
24 Fall Lake (closed to overnight use)
77 South Hegman Lake
D Fall Lake and Beyond

Visitors in the burned areas of the wildfires need to stay alert for fallen trees and situational awareness of their surroundings.

For Exhibit A-Closure List/Open Areas and Exhibit B-Map, see the alert https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/superior/alerts/bwcaw-phased-re-opening

08/01/2026

News from the US Forest Service about more BWCAW entry points opening up!

The following areas will reopen on Wednesday, August 5, 2026: Additional overnight entry points on the Kawishiwi and LaCroix Ranger Districts including in the Trout Lake Unit, entry points off the Fernberg Road and more, as listed in Exhibit A-Closure Locations.

Kawishiwi Ranger District Entry points listed below are open to
overnight use as of August 5:
• 6 Slim Lake
• 25 Moose Lake (No paddle travel
beyond Lewis Narrows and Upper
Basswood Falls)
• 27 Snowbank Lake
• 28 Snowbank Lake Only
• 29 North Kawishiwi River
• 30 Lake One
• 31 Farm Lake
• 32 South Kawishiwi River

Open to overnight use as of July 30:
• 33 Little Gabbro Lake

LaCroix Ranger District Open to overnight use as of August 5:
• 1 Trout Lake
• 4 Crab Lake and Cummings Lake

While some portions of the BWCAW are reopened, other areas remain impacted by suppression efforts and continued wildfire activity from the Bear Trap, Sioux, and Thumb Fires–permit reservations for entry points not listed in Exhibit A or B are cancelled through August 10, 2026.

Entry points 11-Blandin Trail, 14-Little Indian Sioux River North, 15-Sioux-Hustler Trail, and 19-Stuart River, are cancelled through the end of the quota permit season on September 30. These areas were directly impacted by the wildfires and need maintenance and rehabilitation to ensure they are accessible to visitors.

See the full press release here:

07/20/2026

As you can see from the video, the air quality is beautiful here in Ely today. This view is from our dock, and it’s a great reminder of why we love this place so much. Blue skies, clear views, and a beautiful Northwoods day. 💙

The recent smoke and wildfires have created some challenging conditions throughout the area, but we are very thankful for the improved air quality and the progress being made by the many crews and officials working hard on the situation.

We are continuing to monitor updates closely and will keep our guests informed as conditions and any closures change. Our hope is that the cooler weather, improved conditions, and resources in place allow for continued progress in the days ahead.

Thank you to everyone who has been patient, understanding, and supportive during this unusual stretch.

07/16/2026

From the Forest Service - extending BWCAW permit cancellations into Sunday, July 19th for all permit types. The Forest will continue to make daily assessments on the ability to open portions of the BWCAW. When possible, we will provide four days’ notice if future cancellations are needed so the public can plan accordingly.

Hot days. Cool treats. When the Northwoods heat rolls in, an ice cream cone is practically part of the itinerary.Favorit...
07/15/2026

Hot days. Cool treats.

When the Northwoods heat rolls in, an ice cream cone is practically part of the itinerary.

Favorite flavor?

When Ely decides to feel like Florida ...there's only one reasonable response:Jump in the lake.Luckily, we've got plenty...
07/14/2026

When Ely decides to feel like Florida ...

there's only one reasonable response:

Jump in the lake.

Luckily, we've got plenty of it.

How do you cool off on a hot summer day?

From the Forest Service - Due to extreme weather conditions and numerous wildfires burning within the Superior National ...
07/14/2026

From the Forest Service - Due to extreme weather conditions and numerous wildfires burning within the Superior National Forest and BWCAW, to protect the health and safety of visitors and firefighters, a closure of all BWCAW entry points will go into effect at 12:01AM on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, as follows:

1. Overnight Paddle, Overnight Motor, and Overnight Hiking:
Reservations with entry dates of Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17, 2026, will be cancelled.
2. Day Use Motor:
Reservations with entry dates of Tuesday, July 14 through Friday, July 17, 2026, will be cancelled. Visitors with Day Use Motor reservations for Monday, July 13, 2026, may proceed as planned.

Beginning Tuesday, July 14, 2026, no visitors will be allowed to enter the BWCAW, including for day use. Additionally,
1. Crews will begin moving visitors out of the BWCAW on Tuesday with priority on areas most vulnerable to wildfire activity.
2. An updated closure order and associated map will be available later on Monday.
3. Full refunds will be processed automatically. Permit holders will receive a cancellation notification email from Recreation.gov.

Imagine starting your morning with birds singing instead of notifications.Coffee tastes a little better by the lake, doe...
07/13/2026

Imagine starting your morning with birds singing instead of notifications.

Coffee tastes a little better by the lake, doesn't it?

Whether your plans include fishing, paddling, hiking, exploring Ely, or simply relaxing with a good book, there's something about the Northwoods that makes time slow down—in the best possible way.

What's your favorite way to spend a morning while you're on vacation?

Summer in Minnesota goes fast.One day you’re opening the cabin windows for the season……and suddenly you’re wondering whe...
07/12/2026

Summer in Minnesota goes fast.

One day you’re opening the cabin windows for the season…

…and suddenly you’re wondering where July went.

Make time for the things you’ll remember:
✔ laughing around a campfire
✔ mornings by the lake
✔ adventures with people you love

The dishes can wait. The memories shouldn’t.

Friday reminder:Your phone battery might need charging……but so do you.A Northwoods getaway gives you the chance to slow ...
07/10/2026

Friday reminder:

Your phone battery might need charging…

…but so do you.

A Northwoods getaway gives you the chance to slow down, breathe deeper, and spend time doing the things that actually recharge you.

Come enjoy a little less scrolling and a lot more sunset watching.

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