It was one year ago today that “The Storm” hit Ignace. Straight line winds which topped 140 km per hour (almost 90 mph) ripped through our town. Our base was hit hard with two aircraft damaged. The Outpost at Irene Lake on the point also suffered from downed trees.
These are some pictures of that storm.
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The Rorabeck Group ready for departure homeFather’s day is a special time for dad’s and kids. This weekend we saw several groups of fathers and sons. Today on Father’s Day, the Rorabeck group finished a week at Metionga Lake. What an experience for these kids to spend quality time with their dads. This group started as a “guys” ...read more.
Last week the Shultz party experienced a relatively common spring occurrence at Metionga Lake. After they spawn, Northern Pike will hang out around the river to aggressively feed on Suckers and Walleye as they finish their spawn. It is quite an experience to hook a small walleye and then almost have the rod yanked out of your hands when a ...read more.
Seeing wildlife on your trip is always a thrill. Sometimes it can be more thrilling than you would like.
It is only a few weeks into the season and already we’ve had one party hit a deer on their drive to Ignace. Today a party had a close call with a calf and mother moose.
Moose, Deer and Bear often ...read more.
Today was one of those days! Woke to pouring rain and a yard full of eager fishermen. A quick check of the weather indicated no improvement until at least lunch. So we wait. Just around noon the weather lifted and the aircraft were off. 1 and 1/2 hours is all we need to turn around Seseganaga and Metionga trips. About ...read more.
As a proud Papa I can’t resist putting up at least one photo of our new grandson Jonas. Here he is with Mom and Dad (Krista and Scott).
Over the years, many of our guests have watched our kids grow up into adults with their own families.Today we welcome our second grandson, a brother for Zachary. About an hour ago, our daughter Krista delivered a new addition to the family. Jonas Bradley Gothard was born in Vancouver BC. Proud daddy, Scott, called us with the news. It was ...read more.
Today many of our guests and friends will be planning a cook out and get-together in observance of Memorial Day in the United States.
“If you don’t want to get behind them… then go stand in front of them!”
As well as a remembrance to fallen soldiers, Memorial Day is traditionally the kick off of the summer season.
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