Lake Shore, Minn. – Minnesota has a deep and storied boating history, and a new and fascinating chapter is being written in the Brainerd Lakes area. This lake-rich part of the state has become home to ...

Wooden-boat owners are some of the most passionate people in boating. That should come as little surprise, as the amount of care these boats require is significant. The best-kept mahogany vessels need ...

The Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival coming up Oct. 8 and 9 is a great place for just about everyone. Nautical types will be drawn to the featured classic wooden boats, from trawlers to cruisers, on ...

On a bright and clear summer day, Jeff Garnsey is making his way along the St. Lawrence River in his antique wooden boat, Goat Locker. She’s a 32-foot-long sea skiff made by Trojan in 1969. Wooden ...

Before 1993, a county-supported festival called Bayfest existed to celebrate the maritime heritage of Georgetown County. The head of the event resigned, and a small group of business people ...

KOBUK RIVER — This fall and early winter I’ve been fixated on an old wooden boat. At villages and camps along the river, ...

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Before 1993 a county-supported festival called Bayfest, existed to celebrate the maritime heritage of Georgetown County. The head of the event resigned, and a small group of business people ...