Superior National Forest Seaplane Base

The Seaplane Base in Ely is used to protect the Superior National Forest and the BWCA. The September 2007 fire on Lake Mitchel, just north of Bear Island, was contained from this base.

Taking the Pontoon out

Gary, Norwegian Girl and Daughter of the Norwegian Girl, Cherie,

putting the Pontoon away for the season.

Bear Island Lake is on the Laurentian Divide

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Lake Leander

Lake Leander just a short drive from Bear Island.

The girls including Mrs. Birch

After a long day at B.I.L.

Gary and Tom

Gary and Tom with a stringer of Panfish!

Somores Anyone?

One of our favorite past times at Bear Island Lake.

Gary, Anna Lee, Kaia, and Tom

Cooling Off after a Hard Day of Shopping in Grand Marais

A day trip to Grand Marais includes lunch at the "Angry Trout" and a beverage at the "Gunflint Tavern"

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Nice Catch Bill

Bill shows the morning catch. Bill is now hooked on fishing.

Pontoon Ride

Gary, Cherie, Olivia, Doug, Hannah, Amy, and Nancy enjoy the ride as Bill snaps the Picture.

Split Rock Light House

Nancy and Gary take a day trip to Split Rock Light June 2008

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Mike's Walleye

Mike caught this 19 1/2" Walleye on a Firetiger colored Shad Rap.

Needless to say, he ate this fish!

Young Buck

You never know what you'll see up The Cabin Road.

Photo by Jeff Hibbs

Smile

A picture with Mrs. Birch, Gary, Jeff and Nancy

Nice Catch!

We practice Catch and Release, Beckey Miller caught and released this 30" Northern

September Colors

Late September brings fall colors and there is a nip in the air.

Mrs. Birch

Mrs. Birch oversees our cabin at Bear Island Lake.