End of May 2015

As we near the conclusion of the month of May, it is nice to reflect back on how far we have come in the past month. We have welcomed twelve staff members to our team this year, and we have been training them to assist you with anything you need! They've been working hard- so make sure to say hello to them when you stop in! Our neighborhood fox, Leroy, has been spotted lurking around our store multiple times in the past week- he actually will follow our staff members around like a dog! The fish are biting, and our cabin customers have been pulling in Walleye and Lake Trout that would impress any fisherman. Additionally, moose have been spotted outside our store in the early morning hours, as well as on the road leading to our cabins on Saganaga Lake. The oddest thing occurred today- we had 15 minutes of light snowfall! Following a week of temperatures in the 70s, we had to dig out our sweaters for this morning's routine. We're expecting a bustling summer of many reservations and smiling faces. Make your reservation today, you won't regret it!

Seagull Summer 2015 Has Begun!

Hi everyone!
Seagull Summer 2015 has begun! Reservations are pouring in as we prepare for another extraordinary summer on Seagull Lake! Brittney and I have been extremely busy on the phones as we help our cabin and canoe customers plan the perfect visit to the Boundary Waters. Our Seagull Staffers have been arriving slowly throughout the last few weeks, and we're up to 8 so far! Still waiting for a few more to arrive. We have a good mix of returners and newcomers, so we're looking to have a good year at Seagull Outfitters! For those of you that know our neighborhood fox, Leroy, he's been spotted running through the parking lot a few times this month already. He's ready for more of his friends to come back and visit! The walleye are biting, and some of our cabin customers in Ogish had wonderful luck on the water earlier this week. We're more than happy to help our customers with any fishing or camping needs that they may need out in the woods, and we've proven it! To find more information about our facilities, or to make a reservation, visit our website today at www.seagulloutfitters.com :) See you soon!

Paddling Season is Coming

Greetings,

The paddling season is around the corner.  We have added some NEW Northstar Bell Northwind Tandem Kevlar canoes to the fleet once again this spring.  In addition, we have purchased a couple of NEW Northstar Bell Solo Northwinds in Kevlar.  Since the Northwind is such a popular boat for us, we think you will really like the stability and speed of the new solos. 

A recurring theme I had heard all winter long while taking reservations really strikes a chord with me. I have had many paddlers returning after a 20-25 year break from coming to the canoe country.  They have had many reasons they haven't been back.  However, they have all mentioned it was one of the best experiences of their lives and they need to get back while they still can.  So, it will be a reunion of sorts for many long time Seagull customers this summer.  It warms my heart to think Seagull and the canoe country holds such a special spot for many.

We have 4 great returning key staffers in 2015.  We are very happy to have Jon, Zach, Brittany and Mariah back with us.  They all know the inner workings to make Seagull Outfitters what it is and will be a great asset to us this summer.  In addition, we have hired some great new young folks to assist us as well. 

The Gunflint Trail and Cook County Visitor's Bureau will be holding a "Boundary Waters Expo" on Seagull Lake at the Blankenburg Landing in June.  The dates are June 12-14.  The event  has some great speakers, equipment dealers and boat demos.  You might want to try to fit your canoe trip around those dates.  Follow this link for more info at http://www.visitcookcounty.com/bwcaexpo .  In addition, you can search "Boundary Waters Expo" on Facebook.  Stay tuned for some special Seagull Packages in conjunction with this event.

Enjoying a little down time at Seagull

Winter is upon us at Seagull.  The cold and snow came early in November.  We thought we might be in for quite a winter but it has been mild of late and not a lot of snow accumulation. Our bay was froze over by mid November.

 



We have been enjoying some down time before the phone and reservations start coming in for the summer.  The 2015 rates and  cabin availability are current on the website.  In addition, we are switching over to a Wordpress site which will allow us to do some new things.  We are very anxious for that to happen.

 

Our fall project was a remodel of the downstairs of our Big Sag Cabin.  We actually raised the cabin and replaced the block walls.  We will finish the rest in the spring and think you will like the new look. 

 

Some dates to remember for 2015.

• Boundary Waters Permit Reservations open January 28, 2015
•  Quetico Park Permits can be reserved 5 months in advance of your trip departure date...so June 1 permits can be reserved January 1, etc.
• MN Fishing Opener is May 9th, 2015.
• Ontario Quetico Fishing Opener is May 16th, 2015.
• Seagull Cabins open on May 8th, 2015.
• Seagull Outfitters will open as soon as the ice goes out!

We are hiring staff now for the summer season.  If you know someone that may fit well with us, please send them our way.  We are hoping to get some returnees from the past summer.  We had a great crew of Jon, Fritz, Zach and Katie that got us through September.  Mariah from the summer of 2013 will be back for part of the coming summer. We are hoping Brittany will be working the phones again in 2015!  She did a great job for us as well. 

 

We finished with a strong 2015 season despite the slow start.  We want to thank all of you for your business.

 

We look forward to hearing from you  as you plan for the summer.  Happy Holidays!

 

Deb 

 

 

 

 



Seagull Summer

Hi everyone!

What a beautiful summer! The water temp is finally increasing and we have highs in the mid 70s every day now! We had our first thunderstorm of the summer a few nights ago, and bugs are out in full swing. Make sure you bring your head nets and plenty of bug dope if you're planning on making the trek up here! We have groups heading up to the Quetico on a daily basis, and many groups are entering the Boundary Waters for their first time! Just this morning, we had a group with three youngsters that were set on spotting a bear during their time in the wilderness. We had a moose by the store a week or so ago, so we made sure to upload some pictures to our Facebook page! One of our staff, Brittney, was so excited- as it was her first moose spotting! Our staff are also practicing their bean bag toss skills in their downtime. We're going to challenge them to a tournament soon! We have a new staff member, Eli, and we're expecting big things from him! We are going to take a staff picture on Monday morning- so be sure to check our Facebook page to see their beautiful faces. Ha! The fish are biting and life could not be better right now. If you're looking at making a reservation, do it- you won't regret it!

 

June

Hi all,

Business is in full swing as we quickly approach the close of June. Our guests are happier than ever, and the fishing has been very successful in both the Boundary Waters and Quetico. Numerous people have caught Walleye, Pike, and Smallmouth Bass- and many have even sent in pictures of the fish they catch. The bugs are not THAT BAD. However, a good head net and some bug dope would not hurt while base camping. We are getting excited for a busy Fourth of July weekend, and the weather is looking to be brighter than ever this summer. We've had very few thunderstorms so far, and we're hoping to keep the streak going. Reservations are coming in from all over the country, and our staff is very optimistic about the satisfaction of our customers. We have a lot of new faces coming through our store, as we help prepare trips for even the inexperience paddler. We also have numerous repeat customers making an appearance on our docks again. Just the other day we had a young lady come in to say hi that had been with us as a young child! The bond that we create with our customers is unexplainable. If you're interested in making a reservation, feel free to let us know and we will do everything we can to make sure that your experience with us is nothing short of spectacular. I'm looking forward to working with you all.

May

As May comes to a close, it's nice to reflect back on the month we've had. Business is in full swing as we have people from all over the country coming into our store. We had a college group from Illinois head out this morning, and we've taken reservations from areas as far as Florida and Arizona! We have a full staff now, with 11 bright smiling faces ready to help you with anything you need! The 2014 staff includes: Katie, Jon, Brittney, Jason, Elizabeth, Christian, Mariah, Fritz, Trent, Brock, and Jacob. They've been working hard to learn the area and the SO ways of life, so be sure to say hi to them when you stop in! The water is clear and the leaves are turning green in the area, so we've captured some beautiful pictures. The fish are biting! Two of our customers staying in the Ogish Cabin last week caught about 20 pounds of Walleye in the North Bay on Seagull Lake over the course of two days, and staff members have been bringing in many Smallmouth and Pike as well. Moose have been spotted in the early hours behind the store, and a fox has been visiting and watching the staff work. The staff members have decided to call him Leroy! The weather has been beautiful the past weeks, with highs in the 70s and very few thunderstorms. For current weather conditions of Seagull, simply look at the home page of our website for our webcam pictures, which are updated throughout the day. If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation, don't hesitate to contact us! Dave and I, as well as our staff, will do everything we can to ensure that your trip experience is one to remember.