We’re a cozy little yarn shop, just off the beaten path, filled with natural fiber yarns. Our shop has been here since 1978 and has a very interesting history. Visit our website for class schedules, retreats, kits, and gift cards.
Sisu (si’-soo) : A unique Finnish term meaning the ability to persevere through difficult times.
Starting a business can be overwhelming to say the least. The Social Loon Co. is here to help with the little things such as social media posting and advertising. Creating meaningful ads can be very time consuming. We take over your businesses Instagram account with your input to create social media ads that represent your product and vision.
Contact us, and together, we will reach your company’s goals.
Take your family away to a log cabin by the lake at the edge of the wilderness. Or maybe to a little cottage made of fieldstone with a perfect view of the Minnesota sunset. Camp Van Vac has 25 rustic cabins on the shore of Burntside Lake in the Superior National Forest at the doorstep of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
For More Information, Please contact me, Camp Van Vac manager Nancy Tubbs, if you need additional information.
Chapman Street Books has thousands of vintage and modern books to be had in varying degrees of quality. Prairie Fire Tobacco is a small smoke shop that sells pipes, tobacco, vintage tarot and gemstones.
A Canoe Trip in the Boundary Waters is an amazing adventure that you’ll want to take full advantage of. Don’t let the planning and paperwork get in the way of this picturesque vacation. Let Williams and Hall take care of the details and we’ll leave the fun to you! Please feel free to contact us anytime with questions. We usually return your call or email within 24 hours.
At Williams and Hall we want to help customize a plan that best suits your canoe adventure. We’ll secure the permits you need and answer your questions about the Boundary Waters or Quetico. We’ve assembled a team of experts with years of wilderness experience to help you navigate the Boundary Waters wilderness and give you a lifetime of wonderful memories.
Women’s Wilderness Discovery provides year-round, fully-outfitted and guided Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) canoe camping, hike camping, day canoe & kayak treks, day hikes, and “warm tent” winter camping and/or quinzhee (build a snow hut) camping by snowshoe or ski trek, and day snowshoe hikes or cross-country ski treks especially for women.
We provide a safe, positive model for women and girls to enrich their lives through the wilderness experience and outdoor adventure. A fully outfitted/guided wilderness experience emphasizing teamwork can build confidence, strengthen courage, and cultivate leadership qualities in women and girls. Teaching respect for the land and the gear used in wilderness travel is inherent to the wilderness ethic “Leave No Trace.”
The Ely Echo is the weekly newspaper known as the Voice of the North Country, which was founded in 1972 by Miles Aakhus. Ownership passed to Anne Wognum Swenson in 1977 after she had worked for the paper for three years. At that time the editor was Bob Cary, a Chicago, Illinois writer.
The Echo has been fortunate in attracting excellent journalists, photographers, designers and artists during its existence. It prides itself in welcoming all sides of any issue. It has had a diverse group of employees over the years. Currently, ownership is shared by, Publisher/General Manager Nick Wognum (elyecho@aol.com), Editor Tom Coombe (tcoombe@aol.com) and General Manager Cameron Weisert (camelyecho@gmail.com). Together they bring over 100 years of skill, service and training to Ely’s hometown newspaper. Their familiarity with Ely’s rich historical past gives the Echo insight into the changing times along the Canadian border.
News tips are always welcome and may be sent to elyecho@aol.com. Obituaries and letters to the editor should also be sent to: elyecho@aol.com
The newspaper also publishes the North Country Saver, a Total Market Coverage advertising product, and, in the summer, North Country Angler, a fishing publication. For photo printing, you can email direct to: camelyecho@gmail.com or place your order online at: elycho.photofinale.com
Located at 15 East Chapman Street in Ely’s downtown business district, the office is open 8:30-4:30 Monday through Thursday, and 8:30-3 on Fridays. A variety of services are available there: Faxing, Printing, designing, area maps and guides, photo printing, Copying on paper, emailing, subscriptions, advertising and consulting. Its phone number is: 218-365-3141.
In addition to print subscriptions, the Echo also offers email subscriptions anywhere in the world as PDFs. The cost is $45 for a year. The Ely Echo website is free to all to browse but it only contains a portion of each week’s news.
Unlike the average vacationer’s resort, Veterans on the Lake has a unique historic background for why it was founded.
In 1982, Disabled Veterans Recreation, Inc. was organized by a group of northeastern Minnesota citizens passionate about finding adequate recreational resources for veterans. Originally the Disabled Veterans Recreation, Inc., Veterans on the Lake was started for the sole purpose of creating a recreational facility for disabled veterans to enjoy vacations. As a non-profit facility, this recreational location was designed to and currently serves the needs of disabled veterans, able bodied veterans, active duty military, their families, and friends.
Ely DQ® Grill & Chill is open for business daily.
We have a drive-thru, along with mobile ordering using the Dairy Queen® mobile app to get exclusive deals and curbside pickup.
Thank you for your continued support.
Our business remains committed to our everyday cleaning and sanitation practices. The health and well being of our fans and crew members is our top priority.
The Boundary Waters Journal is a quarterly magazine designed to help you plan great wilderness trips to the BWCAW and Quetico.
This quarterly magazine features trips stories from the BWCA and Quetico. Our writers and guides share detailed information and photos about their trips including fishing locations and techniques, camping tips, favorite camp sites, trip routes, seasonal information and more!
Photo Credit: Gary Hamer radiantspiritgallery.com
