Kabetogama Lake a Wilderness

Lake Kabetogama, MN is a Beautiful Place for Family, Vacations and Fishing.

As a child I learned about living in a wilderness area in Northern Minnesota, where the black bears roam and the timber wolves survive. The enchanted forests and the huge granite rock hills were my play ground and some small caves. Sometimes I would ask my mom if I could go have my lunch on the rock hills across the road. She would make me a peanut butter & jelly sandwich and give me some juice or water to drink. Before I left on my journey she would say, "Watch out for bears!" It was just a reminder and one that I took to heart.

Lake Kabetogama is the gateway to Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota, in the United Sates of America.The boundary water canoe area of the USA and Canadian border.

During the fishing season a lot of people vacation at Lake Kabetogama to go fishing. They stay at family resorts and lodges with cabins that line the shores of the lake. There are several resorts & lodges, camping areas, some gift shops, and nice places to eat. Houseboating is very popular on the lake and large and small boats as well. Many people return year after year for vacations.

This is a picture of the Lake Kabetogama Walleye that greets you at the access road into Kabetogama Lake. It has a saddle on it and a lot of guests like to stop to have their pictures taken on it, that's a popular thing to do. When I was a kid I just loved going over to the Walleye to play and sit on it. It's fun to do things like that! God's Country is a Water Park with Islands and a peninsula. - You may have heard of The Boundary Waters Canoe Area, this is the location. --- Kabetogama is a Chippewa word that means 'Rough Waters' and the lake is well named when the winds pick up.

There is an annual Lady Slipper Festival at Lake Kabetogama, which is the Minnesota the state flower.in the USA.

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Kabetogama Lake - Voyageurs National Park is approximately 30 minutes south east of International Falls on Hwy 53, 5 hours north of Minneapolis-St. Paul on I-35 and Hwy 53, 3 hours north of Duluth on Hwy 53, and 4 hours south from Winnipeg, Manitoba. - Take Hwy 53 North or South to Kabetogama; look for the walleye at the intersection with County Road 122.
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Welcome, to Kabetogama Lake a Wilderness!

To my Pretty Mama, to my brother Randy and his lovely wife Karen; to my sister Shelly and her loving husband Alan; to my daughter Nikki and her loving husband Chris, their daughter Aubrey and son Cayden: to my son Jesse and his daughter Bailey, and my son Jaime. Not forgotten is my dearly departed Dad, Tony. - I love my family and I know that they love me!

Susie

Fishing has been real good at Lake Kabetogama this year since opening season!

Family Outings on Kabetogama

Just me and my dog would go camping when I was old enough!

We would go fishing as a family in a boat or off shore on Lake Kabetogama. When we were camping, we would cook the fish we caught on shore campfire style. Dad taught us many things about survival in the wilderness and this was one of them.

We'd get the campfire going as soon as we would get to shore, so there were hot coals for cooking. Dad would fillet the fish and wash the fillets in the lake, then the fillets were placed on aluminum foil. The seasonings were added and enough butter on the fillets for cooking and favor, and then wrapped up so the edges of the foil were rolled up tight. Then we wrapped several layers of news paper over the foil pouch, 5-6 layers always worked well. The package of wrapped fillets was placed into a bed of hot coals, not in the fire. We cooked the package of fillets on each side for about 10-15 minutes depending on how many fillets were in the package. The news paper will burn a little but not completely through. When the fish was ready for eating the package was carefully removed from the coals and cut open. It was usually Walleye dinner being served.

We would have pork & beans and potatoes that were cooked on the campfire or a camp stove for dinner. This was a wonderful way to sit down and eat as a family and experience the great outdoors together.

Not far from our house, was the old farm where my dad, Tony, was born and raised. - Dad joined the Navy and was in WW2.

Lake Kabetogama is noted for Walleye Fishing!

Voyageurs National Park is the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. It is the United States and Canada boundary.

Lake Kabetogama is a great place to go fishing for Walleye, Northern Pike, Musky, Bass, Pan Fish, you name it. The lake is spacious with 25,000 acres of water and 200 islands, and it is the gateway to Voyageurs National Park. Kabetogama Lake is one of 3 major lakes that make up the park, Rainy, Namakan & Kabetogama. The Kabetogama Peninsula is the central focal point of the park. The peninsula is surrounded by the 3 lakes. The wilderness forests are made up of fir, spruce, aspen, pine, maple and birch.

Kayaks and canoes are often used for wilderness adventures into the water park. Many people will travel by water for several days, and camp on islands or on the peninsula at night or during rough waters. You can imaging how it feels to get back to land, civilization, restaurants and cold beverages.

My favorite fish dinner is the Kabetogama Walleye. For some reason it tastes better to me than Walleye from anywhere else, and I have tried many. Maybe it's about what one grows up with on their dinner plate, and Mom's home cooking!

Walleye World Underwater Videos

The world of Walleyes underwater! Theses videos are pretty neat to see.

There are several videos of Walleyes that you can see here underwater.

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Underwater Walleye Picture

* Walleye Underwater Picture: This is a nice picture of a Walleye swimming underwater!
* Kabetogama Lake Huge Sturgeon: Sturgeon Picture
* LeVerne Ovesen Holding a Large Kabetogama Walleye: LeVerne passed away on May 31, 2009 in his home, at the age of 94. He was a sportsman who loved fishing and guiding, and was a trapper and craftsman of wood.

Something you should know about Kabetogama!

Black Bears Live There Too

If you ever get between a female bear and her cubs, there could be trouble. A black bear can run fairly fast on level ground and up hill, but they are not fast running down hill. A bear's front legs are shorter than their back legs, making it harder for them to run down hill. When I was on the rock hills at Kabetogama, I would look for my escape routes in case I got between a mama bear & her babies. Going up a tree isn't a great route idea, but I always knew where the best tree was. Bears climb trees pretty well. Keeping your bearings in the wilderness and knowing the lay of the land are important when there is danger around.

One time as I walked past the wood shed in our back yard, I met a big black bear coming around the same corner. We looked at each other and I froze as the bear went past me and ran into the forest where I had just come out. Bears don't usually bother people, unless you're frying bacon...

Baby Bears Playing Video

These Bears Are Fascinating To Watch...

Not all black bears look black. They are actually different shades of brown, if that makes sense. This is a cute video and you will see how easily they can climb trees. Watch! You will know why climbing a tree is not your best option when you need to get away from a bear. Whew!

Baby Black Bears playing in a clearing

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Did you know that Timber Wolves live in the wild at Lake Kabetogama

There are several wolf packs that live in the Voyageur National Park wilderness. When wolves are away from their pack (family) they howl to each other in the night, because they long to be with their pack again. They talk to each other in this way letting the others know where they are and that they are missed. An adult wolf will journey for miles to hunt by it's self sometimes and bring game back to the pack and it's young.

I have seen timber wolves many times at Kabetogama on the frozen lake or crossing a road. One time when I was riding in a car with a friend, a timber wolf came out of a cedar forest on Gamma Road and it stood there. We stopped the car and the wolf was curious and looked inside the car right into our eyes. It was an adult who's head came well above the bottom of the car window. When the wolf went into the forest on the other side of the road it moved with graceful speed. It was a moment that I wished I had a camera handy, but the memory of it lives on. Timber wolves are beautiful creatures and their howling cries are unforgettable!

Timber Wolves Slide Show - Fresh Deer Kill

I've seen deer kill at Kabetogama, its not a pretty sight. There is a food chain!

According to The Voyageurs National Park (VNP) service, there are 240 different species of birds in the park, 10 species of reptiles and amphibians, 53 species of fish, 42 species of mammals, and countless invertebrates. A list of all the creatures can be downloaded in a pdf file from their website.

Ferns in the wilderness forest Pictures, Images and Photos

* Voyageurs National Park Service - Timber Wolves Slide Show: The slide show is a bit bloody, so be warned faint in heart.
Timber Wolves are beautiful to observe in the wilderness.
Wilderness adventure in the United Sates of America.
* Bald Eagles Slide Show - Voyageurs National Park Service: I do believe you will enjoy this because it is also captured in the USA!
*Isle Royale Institute - Wolf and Moose - National Park in the USA!: WOLF and MOOSE STUDY! GREAT SLIDE SHOW PICTURES! ---Institute Isle Royale -- National Park Partners Contact Us Home New Director Hired Kenneth J. Vrana has been hired as the new Director for the Isle Royale Institute. Ken brings a diverse set of skills in scientific research.
* Deer Playing video on frozen Lake Kabetogama, Northern Minnesota: Deer playing around on Kabetogama Lake taken by snowmobilers. Deer are gentle creatures, but you wouldn't want to tangle with a buck during mating season.
* A Garter Snake Picture - Common Snake at Kabetogama Lake: Picture of a Garter Snake. Commonly seen at Kabetogama.

Bald Eagles Nest In The Forests Surrounding Lake Kabetogama

Photo of a Bald Eagle in a power dive.

Eagles are among the most interesting birds that there are to watch and to study. We can learn a lot from the habits and natural course of their lives. It is always a thrill to see eagles free in the wild, rather than in a zoo. They are such a majestic bird of prey and to see them scoop up a fish from a lake or a cottontail in a field is breath taking. To hear the eagle's screams as they soar the skies will give you pause. My memories are lasting!

Bird watchers enjoy seeing the eaglets stretch and flap their wings as they strengthen them for flight. Their homes for the summer are huge stick nests that are in tall pines along the shore lines. Park rangers are able to show people just where the eagle's nests are located with in the park.

* Eagle Cam: LIVE

Watch Eaglets being feed by their parents and growing up fast!

I have a link to that on this lens. I am really enjoying watching the Eagles and their parents live. The Cam is set up so we can view what goes on in the nest. Sweet!

Bald Eagles in Voyageurs National Park - Eagle Cam

Watch Bald Eagles LIVE in the wilderness! The Eaglets have started flying! - The Bald Eagle population at Voyageurs National Park (VNP), in northern Minnesota is increasing from year to year. People can observe the Bald Eagles in their natural habita...

Bald Eagle Slide Show - God Bless the USA

with Lee Greenwood singing...from the lakes of Minnesota...

Voyageurs National Park biologists found 69 bald eagle nests within the park boundary on April 16, 2009 while conducting their 37th consecutive spring aerial survey to determine the number and location of nesting pairs present.

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A Winter Wonderland for Snowmobilers

Snowmobiling is extremely fun in the wildernes! The trails are kept up !

In the winter there are well maintained snowmobile trails to adventure on that go for miles and miles through the wilderness in whatever direction you care to go. When Lake Kabetogama is frozen over many people use it to get to their ice fishing holes and fish houses. Kabetogama is truly a winter wonderland when it snows and all the trees are covered with snow. It is a beautiful sight to see when the trees are covered with hoarfrost and they are sparkling in the sunlight after Jack Frost has come to visit. Snowmobilers ride through the chain of lakes on the Kabetogama Peninsula's winding trails. Cross country skiing, snow shoeing and winter camping are also enjoyed in the solitude of winter.

It seems at least one snowmobiler is being killed or badly injured in an accident every winter in the area. Maybe people get bored and forget how dangerous it is to drink and ride, especially in the dark. Those are usually the reasons for the accidents that take a life.

I Would Like To Know...

(Morning Fog Photo on Kabetogama)

My, dad use to take us fishing at an island called Lone Pine. I remember wondering as a child... why it was called Lone Pine. There were more Pine Trees on that island than I could count because I would lose track while fishing.

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Lake Kabetogama is called God's Country

...and appropriately so!

The state forests are amazing to go exploring and there are miles of hiking trails if you prefer. It is the national park itself that is the water park. Hunting is abundant in the state forests, but there is no hunting in the national park or concealed weapons.

Autumn Colors at Kabetogama

Autumn is one of my favorite times of year at Kabetogama Lake because of all the fall colors. Kabetogama is so beautiful along the lake shores and in the woods. White and purple asters, golden tamarack and rich green pine, red maple and aspens tinted with yellow, and golden yellow birch fill the landscapes.

The animals are all busy in the forests preparing for the cold season ahead. Beavers are working in the ponds, bears are getting ready for hibernation, chipmunks and squirrels gathering nuts and seeds for their winter supply of food, and the fish are hungry too. Its a wonderful time of year for hiking, photography, fishing and hunting. There is no hunting in Voyageurs National Park, but there are hundreds of miles of country and state forests for hunting. Logging roads provide hunters with access into forests and clearings. Deer and grouse are plentiful!

* Voyageurs National Park Trail Map: Moose are bigger in person than one might imagine. Believe me if you met a moose on the road in your car and the moose didn't move, you would be ready to start backing up fast. A full grown male moose would have no problem taking and turning over a car using it's antlers. They are typically shy to human beings and stay away from civilization, but you can see them in the Kabetogama area and I most certainly have.

The last moose count that was taken in January 2009, they spotted 45 moose in the Voyageurs National Park and there may be more that weren't spotted by air.
* Photo of a large moose! Click Here!: See a photo of a work moose in a logging camp.
* Voyageurs National Park - Boat Tours and Naturalist Programs: (U.S. National Park Service) Voyageurs National Park offers guided boat tours and naturalist programs during the summer months. Programs take place throughout the park and at the nearby Woodenfrog State Forest Campground.

A walk on the nature trails at Woodenfrog State Campground.

At Lake Kabetogama

I took this picture over the long Labor Day weekend in 2008. This is my now 82 year old Pretty Mama, my son Jesse and his daughter Bailey Rose.

I babysit Bailey during the week and some weekends. She sure liked going to visit Great-Grandma! We spent a lot of time outside in Mom's yard keeping a pit fire going. Hey, that's family entertainment in the country. Wish we lived a lot closer!

A Shack My Dad Built in The Yard!

Dad reused old dock planks from a dock and rebuilt a new dock for some folks.

Building docks that are break waters, and retaining walls is maybe becoming a lost art. When the water level is low in the spring is the time to knock out the old docks and retaining walls and rebuild the new. - There is a lot of work that goes into a job such as this and most of the time heavy equipment can't be brought in and used on the lake bed and shore. I watched as my Dad and brother Randy work hard building break waters and retaining walls at Lake Kabetogama. It is bull work!

The little shack looked rustic from the start with the already old weathered dock planks. It has bunk beds, and a table and two places to be seated other than the beds. - I have enjoyed sleeping in it even as an adult and may do so again. It is cozy!

Jesse Flying a Kite by the Woodshed at Grandma's at Kabetogama

A Technical Kite that Needs Zero Wind to Fly. Beautiful yard!

Now About The Woodshed

Dad used to be a logger, and he always cut fire wood to keep us warm. When my brother Randy was old enough he would work hard getting and splitting the wood, and stacking it in the wood shed too. There still is some wood left in the shed from when Dad was still alive, but it is never stacked full any more. There was so much fire wood hauled and split, that it would be stacked along the outside of the shed. We were never cold, that's for sure!

The Kite that I Fly by My Balcony Doorway!

Jesse, Bailey and I enjoy going flying kites with other fliers. Its a wonderful relaxing hobby. We meet new people all the time, who sometimes have kites and join in the fun. Others have gone and bought their own kites to enjoy flying together. We have had as many as 8-9 kites in the sky at the same time. We like it!

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Here are two short stories about what happened to two of our dogs.

We always had outdoor pets growing up. I remember one time one of our dogs came home from the woods with a face full of porcupine quills. Dad heard him whimpering outside and saw what was wrong, and said he had to get some pliers, because that's the only way to pull them out. The dog seemed to know that Dad was helping him and didn't mean to hurt him by the pulling out of many quills. Dad held the dog as still as possible while he worked as fast as he could.

Another time, another one of our dogs came back from the woods after getting sprayed real good by a skunk. Dad said he had to go to buy some tomato juice from the store to give the dog a bath, because that's the only thing that gets the smell out. He did, and that dog seemed so happy to get free of that horrible smell, he didn't smell bad at all after the bath.

What remains of where we used to cook!

There is something sacred about this spot...

This was taken at Woodenfrog State Campground at Lake Kabetogama.

I took a picture of where we used to cook our meals as a family and make coffee. As we stood there, my Mom and I recalled the memories we had of camping in this spot. You can see the old road is overgrown with grass. We use to be able to drive into the old camping area. It is only accessible by foot now and it sure is a pleasant walk. We really don't stick to the road, never really did! Rock climbing gets into your blood living in an area like this and being by the shore. - I wanted to pick up a piece of the old fireplace, but the remains need to stay where they are. I will revisit again...

Videos at Lake Kabetogama

Kabetogama 2008

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Voyageurs National Park - VNP on Google Blogs

Voyageurs National Park is a water based park. Park your car and take to the water to fully experience the beautiful lakes, islands and shoreline of the park. Motorboats, houseboats, canoes and kayaks are all used here. The Kabetogama Lake boat-in group campsite is located on the north shore of Kabetogama Lake near Cuculus Island. This site is wheelchair-accessible and a wheelchair lift is available upon request. For details call the Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center at 218-875-2111.

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There was an old Hermit that lived on Kabetogama Lake

There was an old hermit that lived on an island on Kabetogama year around, his name was Art Russell. I mostly remember stories my Dad had told about Art. One time when I was about 8-9 years old my Dad and I were fishing in the boat, and we stopped by to visit Art Russell. I didn't know what to expect because I didn't know what a hermit was. Art came from his little house to the dock to joyously greet us. He was happy and spoke in a soft gentle voice. He was clean shaved and well dressed for living in the wilderness, and had suspenders on to hold up his baggy pants. - I remember when my Dad told me that Art had died, and how I felt glad that I had met this man before he died.
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Imagine a Houseboat Vacation on Kabetogama

I can't think of a nicer way to spend a week or a weekend except to go camping.

Bailey Rose on the Beach at Kabetogama

Labor Day Weekend 2008

Bailey just loved playing in the lake and in the sand. It was warm in the sun and we were protected from the wind down at the beach at Woodenfrog. When we were on the other side of the point and on the point, the wind was blowing and the tall northern pines provided cool shade. It was a very noticeable difference. So, we settled in at the beach again to watch the sun set.

My Bailey Rose started pre-school last week on November 3rd of '08. She really likes her classmates and teachers and all the activities are fun. I bring her there two days a week and go pick her up when school is out.

These Two Cuties Are My Granddaughters!

Bailey Rose and Aubrey Mae love to go visiting at Kabetogama

This is Bailey and I!

We were where boats are launched and taken out of Kabetogama Lake at Woodenfrog State Campground. I was very sick that day, coming down with a really bad cold, so I didn't exactly look my best. It's all good though!

The cement launching pavement was layed after Voyaguers National Park was formed in 1975. A lot of things changed then from the natural beauty we so loved, but the pavement makes it better for boaters.

Kabetogama United Methodist Church - Alter

Mary Magdalene and Mary mother of James - by Hermund Melheim

Hermund and his wife Lillian lived at Lake Kabetogama. We used to go to visit them at their log cabin home that Hermund built. Every piece of furniture in their house was hand made by Hermund. He spared none of his talents on any piece. Many of the pieces from there home are now on display at a museum in Duluth, MN.

Hermund and Lillian used to visit us too. Hermund would come to work in our basement with my dad sometimes when he needed a table saw to cut pieces of wood he was working on, such as this piece he made for the church. Hermund made several pieces of useful works of art for the church, that are still in service. Luke 24:10

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* Kabetogama United Methodist Church: I remember when my Dad told me, "Someday you will be able to tell your kids that you helped build the church." I was a child at that time, but I did help! When the drain tiles were being layed, I helped by bringing a tile to Dad so he could lay it in place. I was a gofer; go for this, go for that. - One time Uncle Eddie was on the church roof and needed a hammer. He asked me to throw one up to him and he said to aim right for his nose and he would catch it, he did.

The Weather at Lake Kabetogama Today

Ray, Minnesota is a Village about 10 miles from Kabetogama and is the same Zip Code.

Current weather conditions in Ray, MN (56669)

Local Pollen Reports

54°F (Feels like 54°F)

Last update: 7/13/09 7:55 AM CDT

Humidity: 83%
Visibility: 10.0 mi
Dew Point: 49°F
UV Index: 1 (Lawn and Garden Weather)
Barometer: 30.16in steady
Moon: Rush Hour Traffic
Wind: calm From: Airport Conditions

Today

Fair
High: 76°F
Low: 53°F
Sunrise: 5:26 AM
Sunset: 9:11 PM

Tuesday
Jul 14

Mostly Sunny
High: 65°F
Low: 54°F
Sunrise: 5:27 AM
Sunset: 9:11 PM

Wednesday
Jul 15

Scattered T-Storms / Wind
High: 62°F
Low: 49°F
Sunrise: 5:28 AM
Sunset: 9:10 PM

Thursday
Jul 16

Showers
High: 64°F
Low: 49°F
Sunrise: 5:29 AM
Sunset: 9:09 PM

Kabetogama Lake at Woodenfrog State Campground

The sunsets are beautiful and inspiring.

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Kabetogama Lake a Wilderness - Visitors

Its ineresting to see where people are who visit here.

* Cluster Map - Visitors
* One Beautiful Night - Tipi Picture: A picture of the tipi on a moonlit night, and the fire making the tipi glow!
* MidWest Outdoors Magazine VIDEO at Lake Kabetogama, MN

Where my nicknames came from. Me in a Tipi!

Morning Coffee! I really do love a fire!

I do believe camping got in my blood when I was growing up at Kabetogama. Living in a tipi is pretty much the same as camping, but usually with a lot more room and a fire inside. I know that rustic camping isn't for everyone, and as I get older, I just want to make sure I have a real comfortable place to sleep at night. I have no complaints otherwise.

Kabetogama is the Land of the Lady Slippers

The Lady Slipper is the Minnesota State Flower

Lake Kabetogama, MN has an Annual Lady Slipper Festival. My sister in-law Karen discovered a large area where Lady Slippers were growing off from a roadside one day. Karen was out for a morning run in the wilderness when she made this discovery, and what a find for someone who loves nature! - Thus Lake Kabetogama became The Land of the Lady Slipper and the Festival is now held annually. - Being that the Lady Slippers is the Minnesota State Flower, it is illegal to pick them or transplant them. - I would like to ask visitors to Kabetogama to please refrain from such activity.

Legend of the Lady Slipper

A Delightful Childrens Book!

The Legend of the Lady Slipper (Ojibwe Tale)

Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/13/2009)

This book comes recommended by my sister Shelly.

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Four Loons in the Boundry Waters Canoe Area

Lake Kabetogama - Minnesota State Bird is the Loon

Loons are the size of a large duck or small goose, which they somewhat resemble in shape when swimming. Their plumage is largely black-and-white, with grey on the head and neck in some species, and a white belly, and all species have a spear-shaped bill. Loons are excellent swimmers, using their feet to propel themselves above and under water and their wings for assistance. Because their feet are far back on the body, loons are poorly adapted to moving on land. They usually avoid going onto land, except when nesting.

Loons build their nests close to the water, preferring sites that are completely surrounded by water. They may use the same site from year to year. Loons will use a variety of materials found nearby to build their nests including pine tree needles, leaves, grass, moss, and sometimes clumps of mud. Both the male and female help with nest building and incubation, which usually lasts 26-31 days. If the eggs are lost, the pair may re-nest, often in the same general location.

Videos in Voyageurs National Park

Hearing their haunting lonely sounding cries cause people to pause, and say --- there's a Loon! - What a beautiful sound they make. I like the videos of the Loon family and their cries.

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