Doing the “little” things

Posted by on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at 9:23 am

Doing the “little” things is what sets Ignace Outposts apart from the rest of the pack.  Over our thirty years in Ignace we’ve done lots of “little” things.  In 2003 we had hunters on Hilltop Lake who upset their boat while returning to the cabin with their trophy moose on board.  The moose, the antlers, and much of their gear ...read more.

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Hard work

Posted by on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 10:12 am

Many think our job is the best in the world.  I do agree.  But it is not without hard work.  Sometimes near the end of the day the couch becomes a place to recharge.

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Many will remeber Keith and BJ.  Both worked hard while here and continue to do so with their lives away from Ignace.

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Why not ask?

Posted by on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 7:05 am

Finding partners to go fishing at Ignace Outposts is not a daunting task.  You might be suprised who may say “sure” and join you on a fly in adventure.

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Yes we do!

Posted by on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 10:22 am

One of the most common questions we are asked in January is “Do you really live there in the winter?”  Yes we do!

We have chosen this life style and we really do enjoy 4 seasons.  Admittedly we also like to absorb a little vitamin D during the winter when we can, but home is here in Ignace.  Our daylight ...read more.

The Old Doc’ Buggy

Posted by on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 6:51 am

In the mid 60’s Ignace Airways purchased a new 1965 Ford Econoline pickup truck.  Soon after it was aquired, it had a closeup encounter with a moose on the highway.  Rather than scrap a still good vehicle that happend to have some front end damage, the truck cab was cut off and the interior was removed.  The truck was now ...read more.

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The Bat House

Posted by on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at 7:00 am

This original Metionga Lake cabin was not named after the caped crusader.  It actually had a fair population of bats.  I understand they did keep the mosquito population under control but it was quite the trade off.   You would have to be sure to sleep with either a fly swatter or a tennis racket within reach.

In the 90’s the ...read more.

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