Finally! Gus Axelson’s article about winter camping with Mike has been published in the current issue of Men’s Journal. There’s even a photo of the mighty wood chopper himself. Swearing off high-tech synthetics for cotton, canvas, and a fat stove, a …
I think I’m doing what is normal for me by going overboard on Mush for a Cure. Last night I had a dream that I was considering purchasing a pair of heels to go with a dress I had previously …
My computer is sick again. I can’t believe how much information is stored in my computer and how lost I am without it. Appointment times, email addresses, passwords and more are all kept safely inside of a now very …
My next opportunity to go canoeing came along with a new boyfriend. He loved to go on wilderness canoe trips through Lake Trails Base Camp located on Oak Island in Lake of the Woods Minnesota. The summer before our …
I was recently asked this question by a fellow blogger and area resident Bryan Hansel. I figure the only way I’m going to write about it is if I do it in a blog post or two or three as I’m …
It seems like it happened overnight but it’s been happening since December. The days are getting longer and the nights are getting shorter. It’s no longer black outside when I take the kids out to the bus stop and …
Anyone can dig themselves out of a major dumping of snow that happens once every couple of years. Most folks can survive three days of bitter cold temperatures during an entire winter but Gunflint Trail folks earn our reputation …
There’s always something to do when you own a resort or canoe outfitting business. Every month of the calendar marks some deadline for some thing that has to be done. Whether it’s an order for canoes, freeze dried food or camping equipment there has to be a deadline …
What if winter went away for good? When I hear all of the talks about global warming I get really scared. I love winter and playing in the snow and I love living on the Gunflint Trail. Would I …
The weekend weather was wonderful and I was able to get out and make some tracks in the snow. I went cross-country skiing on Saturday and Sunday and the trails were incredible. I’m always in awe of all of the …