Preparing for Winter
Every fall we have the same list of "Things to do" before the snow covers the ground and this year is no exception. I have the list in my computer and a hard copy in one of my files …
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Cigarette Butts and Other Discarded Trash
I wonder what people think when they see me walking across our parking lot bobbing up and down as I pick up pieces of trash or cigarette butts off of the ground? I also wonder why some of those same people …
Opportunities Abound- Minnesota Conservation Corps
I sometimes think I lived in a bubble because I didn’t realize there were so many wonderful opportunities to choose from as a "younger" person. One of the things I wish I would have known about was the Minnesota …
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Jump, Wade or Dive?
I wonder if there is anything to learn about how a person enters the water? There are people who wade slowly, dive quickly and who jump hand in hand with another person to enter the water. Some people like to get …
Still Time for Camping in the BWCA
The days have been cold and the nights a little longer but the forecast is calling for a little bit of a warm up this weekend. WIth high temperatures in the 50’s and calm winds in the forecast for …
What About the Pagami Creek Fire?
The fat lady is almost ready to sing. Just 9% more to go until the fire is 100% contained. Cost to date for the fire is $21,600,000. TODAY’S MESSAGE: The fire remains 92,682 acres and 91% containment. Strong winds continue …
Moose Stuck in a Swimming Pool
Lucky for us we don’t have a swimming pool because I can only imagine what all would get stuck in it. This gentleman in New Hampshire wasn’t so lucky when a moose wandered into his backyard and into his …
Gales of November in October
It was a windy weekend in the northland. The cold temperatures, damp weather and wind gusts in the high 30’s made it feel more like a November weekend than October. I guess that’s what we get for all of …
Moose and Bear Hunts End
Today is the last day hunters are allowed to hunt for bear or moose in Northeastern Minnesota. Fewer moose permits were given out this year due to declining moose numbers and according to officials if the numbers drop too …
Support the Banadad Trail Association
I know there are many places you can give your money and time to but if you happen to have any extra then consider supporting the Banadad Trail Association. This is a new group who is making sure visitors …