By Lisa Meyers McClintick
The Minnesota Star Tribune
If you’re heading up the Gunflint Trail, you’ll find 57 miles of remote boreal forest dotted with longtime resorts and campsites, all perched on the cusp of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. These places offer a sweet middle ground for light adventurers: a dose of wilderness paddling without needing to portage or brush up on backcountry skills.
