Fun is a 3 Letter Word
I guess that saying doesn’t work real well because the word fun really is a 3 letter word, but what I’m referring to is the word "Zip!" Check out the Zipline Tour at Adventures Unlimited for a zipping great …
Category: News
Precipitation
By the way it sounds we’re receiving some much needed precipitation at the end of the Gunflint Trail. Chelsea said it’s been raining and snowing since yesterday and there’s even snow sticking to the ground. Bummer I’m not there …
Gone with the Wind
I wasn’t lying yesterday when I said we’re experiencing some very strange weather. It’s 80 Degrees, 86% Humidity and after 8pm with a forecast saying it will reach 90 degrees tomorrow. Oh, maybe I forgot to tell you I’m in the Panhandle …
Strange Weather
Rain and wind, what else is going on? UPDATED AT 12:30 P.M. Northland sets new state records for low barometric pressure As predicted, it appears that observation sites in the Northland have set Minnesota and Wisconsin records for the …
Hurray for Quetico!
The reservation process for Quetico Park could only improve from last year. Thankfully it will happen sooner rather than later. Quetico Updates: from Robin Reilly MNR 1. Reservation Service: In 2010 Ontario Parks generally and Quetico specifically, underwent a difficult …
Moose Encounters of the Close Kind
I think it was Friday morning when the bus driver asked me a question with concern on his face, "Do you ever run into deer or moose on your morning runs?" I answered truthfully by saying, "Yes, sometimes." He …
Geocaching, Hiking or Hunting
What’s the difference between geocaching, hiking and hunting? My 9-year old son Josh and I discussed this issue on Friday when we headed for the great outdoors; he in search of grouse and I in search of locations for possible …
Ouch!
Mike always tells people to leave the axe behind because it isn’t necessary and because it’s dangerous. Unfortunately these guys didn’t talk to Mike before they went out into the Boundary Waters. Seaplane Rescues BWCAW Camper Hurt by Hatchet- …
WIsh I May, Wish I Might
I’m so happy I can see the stars at night. There are folks who live in cities that aren’t as lucky as me. With the full moon we may not be able to see the Orionids but at least we …
Suicide Season for Deer
It’s not what the Minnesota DNR calls this time of year but it’s what I think of every time a deer darts in front of my vehicle. Increased deer activity raises risks of deer/car collisions (Released October 14, 2010) …