NEWSLETTER

The 2008 season is over and we are already getting ready for 2009! Over the last few weeks I have had time to go over the 2008 season and I have to say that it was the greatest! We would like to thank all our clients. We didn’t have one complaining client or slacker. Everybody did their job. Everybody was a trooper and you all relished the adventure like one should. I feel very lucky… and best of all, I feel as though I made a few friends over this past season.

Every trip had its own special quality moments. If it wasn’t the fishing, the wildlife or the beautiful plant life, it was the weather balloon we found or the monstrous Northerns yanking fish off our stringers… or when we paddled within 30 yards of a bull moose and those Eagles plucking fish right before our eyes. And we can‘t forget the Wolf packs howling off in the distance. As I sit writing this newsletter, I can’t help but imagine what wonders will happen next year. You would think that after a long season I would be glad to have a break but I am more enthusiastic than ever.

In the off season, our monthly newsletters will contain information on new routes, history of the area and upcoming events in the Ely area as well as information for the 2009 season with details of our three upcoming shows.

Be a part of Wilderness Journey’s…

...2008 Adventure Awards

PHOTO AWARDS

Wilderness Journey is looking for you send in your “BEST PHOTO” of the 2008 BWCA season …in one of the following categories: Scenery, plant life, wildlife, fish and people in nature. Please email your entry by December 1^st, 2008. The winner will be awarded a Wilderness Journey hat or T shirt.

STORY AWARDS

Many outdoor enthusiasts and adventure people can tell a good story… Wilderness Journey is looking for your “BEST STORY” of the 2008 BWCA season. Please email your entries Please email your entry by December 1^st, 2008. The winner will be awarded a Wilderness Journey hat or T shirt and 10% off their next trip!

FISH AWARDS

In the next few months I will recognize the clients who caught the largest fish… largest Smallie, Northern and Walleye.

November’s FISH prize of the month:

Congratulations to Rocco Donofrio who caught the largest Walleye that I have ever seen in the BWCA. It was 26” at an estimated weight of 7 pounds.

History lesson

North American Indians are responsible for creating the more well-known version of the canoe - a frame of wooden ribs covered with the lightweight bark of birch trees, and sometimes elm or cedar trees. These boats, which have remained virtually unchanged in design for thousands of years, proved to be ideal for traveling the numerous streams, rivers and lakes of North America.
Birch bark was the perfect choice to build canoes because not only was it lightweight and smooth, but it was also waterproof and resilient. The joints of the canoes were held together by the root of the white pine and then made waterproof by applying hot pine or spruce resin.
As the commerce of early North America grew, so did the need for canoes. The fur trade became so large, in fact, that the French set up the world's first known canoe factory at Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, around the year 1750. Many of the canoes that fur traders used were capable of carrying a crew of up to 12 people and a cargo weighing around 5280 pounds.

2009 Fishing/ Sport Shows

To all past and future clients, Wilderness Journey will have a booth at the following trade shows:

Ultimate Fishing Show- Jan 8-11, 2009
Outdoorama- Feb 26- Mar 1, 2009
Sports Show in Grand Rapids- March 19-22, 2009

These shows are a perfect opportunity for you to meet your guide. He will answer any questions you have, go over routes and you also can take advantage of the show specials. Keep in mind that permits into the Boundary Waters are limited and are available on a lottery system starting the first of December. After that it changes to a first come, first serve basis in about mid January. The show special will be available for those wanting to book a trip early to assure themselves a permit into an entry point of their choice (during the lottery).

Look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Lately, I have had time to go over the 3,000+ photos from all the clients and my own camera so there will be plenty of new photos in the monthly slideshow. After going through them all I can’t believe all the talented photographers out there! Check it out…

Click here to see NEWESTslideshow

Email or call me to join the Email list...

Ramsey Dowgiallo

Home	The 2008 season is over and we are already getting ready for 2009! Over the last few weeks I have had time to go over the 2008 season and I have to say that it was the greatest! We would like to thank all our clients. We didn’t have one complaining client or slacker. Everybody did their job. Everybody was a trooper and you all relished the adventure like one should. I feel very lucky… and best of all, I feel as though I made a few friends over this past season. Every trip had its own special quality moments. If it wasn’t the fishing, the wildlife or the beautiful plant life, it was the weather balloon we found or the monstrous Northerns yanking fish off our stringers… or when we paddled within 30 yards of a bull moose and those Eagles plucking fish right before our eyes. And we can‘t forget the Wolf packs howling off in the distance. As I sit writing this newsletter, I can’t help but imagine what wonders will happen next year. You would think that after a long season I would be glad to have a break but I am more enthusiastic than ever. In the off season, our monthly newsletters will contain information on new routes, history of the area and upcoming events in the Ely area as well as information for the 2009 season with details of our three upcoming shows. Be a part of Wilderness Journey’s… ...2008 Adventure Awards PHOTO AWARDS Wilderness Journey is looking for you send in your “BEST PHOTO” of the 2008 BWCA season …in one of the following categories: Scenery, plant life, wildlife, fish and people in nature. Please email your entry by December 1^st, 2008. The winner will be awarded a Wilderness Journey hat or T shirt. STORY AWARDS Many outdoor enthusiasts and adventure people can tell a good story… Wilderness Journey is looking for your “BEST STORY” of the 2008 BWCA season. Please email your entries Please email your entry by December 1^st, 2008. The winner will be awarded a Wilderness Journey hat or T shirt and 10% off their next trip! FISH AWARDS In the next few months I will recognize the clients who caught the largest fish… largest Smallie, Northern and Walleye. November’s FISH prize of the month: Congratulations to Rocco Donofrio who caught the largest Walleye that I have ever seen in the BWCA. It was 26” at an estimated weight of 7 pounds. History lesson North American Indians are responsible for creating the more well-known version of the canoe - a frame of wooden ribs covered with the lightweight bark of birch trees, and sometimes elm or cedar trees. These boats, which have remained virtually unchanged in design for thousands of years, proved to be ideal for traveling the numerous streams, rivers and lakes of North America. Birch bark was the perfect choice to build canoes because not only was it lightweight and smooth, but it was also waterproof and resilient. The joints of the canoes were held together by the root of the white pine and then made waterproof by applying hot pine or spruce resin. As the commerce of early North America grew, so did the need for canoes. The fur trade became so large, in fact, that the French set up the world's first known canoe factory at Trois-Rivieres, Quebec, around the year 1750. Many of the canoes that fur traders used were capable of carrying a crew of up to 12 people and a cargo weighing around 5280 pounds. 2009 Fishing/ Sport Shows To all past and future clients, Wilderness Journey will have a booth at the following trade shows: Ultimate Fishing Show- Jan 8-11, 2009 Outdoorama- Feb 26- Mar 1, 2009 Sports Show in Grand Rapids- March 19-22, 2009 These shows are a perfect opportunity for you to meet your guide. He will answer any questions you have, go over routes and you also can take advantage of the show specials. Keep in mind that permits into the Boundary Waters are limited and are available on a lottery system starting the first of December. After that it changes to a first come, first serve basis in about mid January. The show special will be available for those wanting to book a trip early to assure themselves a permit into an entry point of their choice (during the lottery). Look forward to seeing you all again soon. Lately, I have had time to go over the 3,000+ photos from all the clients and my own camera so there will be plenty of new photos in the monthly slideshow. After going through them all I can’t believe all the talented photographers out there! Check it out… Click here to see NEWESTslideshow Email or call me to join the Email list... Ramsey Dowgiallo

2566 Marchar Wolverine Lake, Michigan 48390 (734) 664-0353 info@gowildernessjourney.com