What Do You Think?
The DNR is asking for input on the management of lakes and streams in our area. Do you have any ideas for them? DNR seeks comments on Grand Marais area lake and stream management plans (Released November 15, 2010) …
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Obviously I Know Nothing
"Seriously Abby, An aluminum can in the garbage? Do you know how long it takes for that to break down?" And my sweetheart of a daughter with a twinge of her mother’s sarcasm in her voice sweetly replies, "No, do you?" …
Losing Light
I wish I could say losing weight since Elsa hasn’t been baking home made bread for us every day, but that isn’t the case. We sure do miss the smell of bread baking in the oven and her smiling face …
Slippery Snow
It’s a wet sticky snow on the ground and on the trees. Snow was falling again this morning when I took the kids out to the bus stop. It’s overcast and there is more snow in the forecast. It’s looking …
What a Difference a Day Makes
The winter storm brought plenty of snow to the Gunflint Trail. Everything is coated in a thick blanket of white snow. It’s an especially beautiful time of the year when the lakes are still liquid and snow covers the …
Winter Storm Warning
It’s snowing and blowing on the Gunflint Trail already. We shall see what the weekend brings. Winter Storm Warning – Northern Cook, Northern Lake (Minnesota) ISABELLA…HIBBING…TWO HARBORS… GRAND MARAIS 423 AM CST SAT NOV 13 2010 …WINTER STORM WARNING …
Preparations for Parties
A little known fact about me is that I love to party. And what I love even more than partying is planning a party. It’s a satisfying feeling to see people smiling and having a good time and knowing …
Get Rid of It For Good
If you ask Mike what annoys him the most about me then high on his list of things would be my struggle to be a good green girl. I have a habit of saving things in piles so they …
Above Zero
61 degrees above zero at the end of the Gunflint Trail on November 10th. It’s hard to imagine 35 years ago today a storm so terrible it sunk the Edmund Fitzgerald. It’s also difficult to comprehend it’s been 11 years …
An “A-ha” Moment
The snow buntings arrived what feels like forever ago and they are still here. Normally they arrive and are here for a week or two and then they head farther south. It finally hit me why they are still …