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Wolf Island Protected Wolf Island Is a Place of Legend and Lore, Holding the Footprints of Both Native Americans and Voyageurs Wilderness News FROM THE QUETICO SUPERIOR FOUNDATION SPRING 2007 Wolf Island Protected Wolf Island is a place of legend and lore, holding the footprints of both Native Americans and Voyageurs. The Trust for Public Land (TPL) has taken advantage of a one-time opportunity to protect this prominent archeological site in the middle of Lake Vermilion, one of the premier lakes located in the Minnesota northwoods. Wolf Island, also known as Knotts Island, is located quetico superior country at the lake’s north end where the Vermilion River flows northward from Wolf Bay. The Quetico Superior Foundation, established in 1946, encourages and supports the protection of the ecological, cultural and historical resources of the Quetico Superior region. “Quetico in 1909 seemed to be a primitive country, a wonderful place, and it was no wonder the Indians had traditions and felt spirits in there. It had a spirituality. You felt you were in a kind of magic land.” – Ernest Oberholtzer Wolf Island Map #1, Created by John Jaeger – November, 1933. The island was at risk of being lost to development After Jaeger’s passing, the island was handed because of its beauty and proximity to the Boundary down to family friends. Most recently the island Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Conserving this was owned by three siblings living in Michigan nearly 60-acre island was an exceptional, “once in who wished to sell the property. The Trust for a generation” opportunity to protect an iconic land- Public Land negotiated for the opportunity to find scape on one of Minnesota’s most beloved lakes. a conservation solution and purchased the island. Wilderness News Published by the Quetico Superior Foundation James C. Wyman, President Wolf Island was once owned by John Jaeger, a Generous contributions from individual members Charles A. Kelly, Vice President prominent Minneapolis architect who immigrated to of the Dayton family, and from both the Scrooby Andrew G. Steiner, Secretary Minnesota from Yugoslavia and homesteaded the and Quetico Superior Foundations made the Walter E. Pratt, Assistant Secretary Dodd B. Cosgrove, Treasurer island after visiting it in 1906. Jaeger meticulously purchase possible. The Trust for Public Land will documented the archeological history of the island continue to raise needed funds to cover costs associ- Directors and drew a series of detailed maps highlighting the ated with acquisition and short-term ownership of James D. Alt Walter E. Pratt Jonathan S. Bishop R. Newell Searle rare historic and geologic features he uncovered. His the island. It is the expectation and intention of the John P. Case Eleanor W. Smith maps capture the story of a pre-settlement island landowners and donors that the property be con- Dodd B. Cosgrove Andrew G. Steiner well-used by both Native Americans and Voyageurs. veyed to the Superior National Forest for public use. Stewart F. Crosby Dyke Van Etten Williams Charles A. Kelly Frederick Winston The maps illustrate the existence of Native American The Trust for Public Land intends to work with the Philip W. Ordway James C. Wyman burial mounds, a working indigenous canoe shop Bois Forte Band of Chippewa during its holding that he personally witnessed on his first visit, and a period to seek its interest in commenting on Wilderness News is published, in part, with a contribution from the Andrews-Hunt Fund of navigation point used by a Voyageur more than 200 interim and long-term management of the property. The Minneapolis Foundation. years prior to Jaeger’s research. In total, Jaeger’s The purchase of the island by TPL will allow the Design: Eaton & Associates Design Company work captures the stories of this island in a rare and U.S. Forest Service a window of time to appropriate Printed on 100% recycled paper with soy-based inks personal manner. funding for its permanent protection, thereby continued on page 6 wilderness news | page 1 | spring 2007 Blazing Trails and Building Friendships in Voyageurs National Park By Kelly Fuller, Voyageurs National Park Association Maintaining visitor services and the full is one of the few recreational opportunities in Service letting people do maintenance. Years ago, range of recreational opportunities at the park that does not require a boat for access. the idea of the Park Service letting people go out Voyageurs National Park can be a challenge with a pair of shears was unheard of.” Hudson in this time of federal budget shortfalls. In “The volunteer program at the Park has really said that volunteering also helped to strengthen 2006, two great events in the park showed expanded. We really appreciate all the different relationships between local communities and that this challenge can be addressed with kinds of people who are contributing their talents,” park visitors. “One of the best parts was the creative partnerships, and that meeting it said Teri Tucker, the park’s Volunteer Program sense of building stronger ties with the local can be a lot of fun. Coordinator. “The trail project was another step community, doing something that wasn’t contro- in the direction of managing the park through versial and benefited resort owners and non- The events were created by Voyageurs National partnerships.” Participating in the events helped motorized users of the park,” he added. Park Association (VNPA) in partnership with the volunteers better understand the challenges faced park, the Kabetogama Tourism Bureau, and by the park’s managers. Doug Franchot, Chair of With continued support from the Quetico Friends of Voyageurs National Park. Financial Voyageurs National Park Association, said, “You Superior Foundation, the bridge-building between support came from the Quetico Superior have a whole different perspective after spending park users and local communities will continue. Foundation, and discounted lodgings were pro- two days working with other people and the Park This year’s Volunteer Trail Rendezvous will be vided by the Arrowhead Lodge and Northern Service. You’re not truly inside, as if you had the arranged by a Trails Partnership of citizen groups Lights Resort, both in Kabetogama. uniform, but after two days working with the and local business owners working with the Park Service you see what it’s like.” park. Voyageurs National Park Association, On two weekends in May and September, Friends of Voyageurs National Park, and the nearly 30 volunteers from all over Minnesota The partnership approach is drawing positive Kabetogama Tourism Bureau are all Trail worked together with the park’s staff and local reviews. Jim Hudson, a volunteer with VNPA, Partners for 2007. communities to clear 11 miles of the Kab-Ash noted, “It was good to see the National Park and Blind Ash Bay Trails. These hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing trails, represent nearly 20% of the park’s foot-trail system. Volunteers were needed because tight budgets left the managers of Voyageurs National Park unable to maintain the park’s 55 miles of trails to high National Park Service standards. Sections of the Kab-Ash Trail were hidden by tall grass and brush, prompting park employees in the summer of 2005 to advise visitors against hiking the west section of the Kab-Ash Trail, which links up with the nearby community of Kabetogama, Minnesota. Having safe, accessible trails is important not only for park visitors, but also for local communities. Business owners in Kabetogama were concerned about the potential impact of overgrown trails. The town’s economy relies heavily on tourism, and the Kab-Ash Trail Spring 2006 crew on the Kab-Ash Trail. Photos courtesy of Peggy Franchot. stewardship How You Can Join the 2007 Volunteer Trail Rendezvous This spring’s Volunteer Trail Rendezvous takes Park. Saturday night will bring a celebration at Woodenfrog Campground, but should be place April 27-29 and the fall event is scheduled dinner hosted by the Arrowhead Lodge, Friends aware that night-time low temperatures in late for September 28-30. Volunteers and Voyageurs of Voyageurs National Park, and Voyageurs April can get down to the twenties and thirties. National Park employees will work together this National Park Association (VNPA). spring to maintain the Kab-Ash Trail that was If you want to help but can’t join one of the Trail cleared last year. Everyone who enjoys the outdoors is welcome. Rendezvous events – plan a trip to hike the foot Families with children old enough to be safe trails of Voyageurs National Park. The more peo- The Rendezvous will have plenty of opportuni- around brush-cutting tools are especially ple walking the trails, the less maintenance they ties for fun and service. Experienced Park Service encouraged to participate. All trail work will be need each year. The Park’s 55 miles of trails travel personnel will lead two days of trail mainte- done with hand tools, so no prior experience is through the boreal forest, over ancient rock out- nance, followed by a half day of exploring the necessary. Volunteers are asked to bring their crops with views overlooking the lakes, and past own personal safety equipment (goggles, work wetlands filled with wildlife. gloves, and boots). For more information and to register by Trail maintenance is not strenuous, and volun- April 23, contact VNPA at [email protected] teers work at their own pace. Participants should or (612) 333-5424. If you are interested in partici- be prepared for a four-mile round trip hike as pating but unable to attend the entire event, well as an active work day. Meals will be available VNPA can work with you to accommodate your at the Arrowhead Lodge. Discounted lodging will availability. If you are interested in participating be offered by the Arrowhead Lodge and in the fall Volunteer Trail Rendezvous, contact Northern Lights Resort. Participants can also stay VNPA to receive further details.
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