Thankfully this isn’t the headline of our local paper but it is a headline nonetheless. MARION COUNTY, FL — A young man was unable to save his father after their canoe tipped over Saturday. Middleburg resident Billy Earl Griffin, …
On July 19, 2009 we’ll be celebrating Lake Superior Day along with all of the other communities surrounding Lake Superior. Lake Superior Day is a special day that encourages people to take an interest in protecting the lake as well as …
The old story goes, "Jack and Jill went up a hill to fetch a pail of water." I hadn’t ever wondered why they were going up the hill for water when water normally flows down a hillside until today. …
Happy 4th of July Everyone! I hope you have a safe and wonderful day celebrating with friends and family. I forgot to wish my Canadian friends Happy Canada Day on the 1st of July. In Atikokan, Ontario they celebrated by sending …
It was one of those events forever etched into the memory of many. Ask any Gunflint Trail resident what happened on the 4th of July in 1999 and you’ll get the same answer, "The Blowdown." You can also ask that same …
We are so lucky to have such a terrific Voyageur Crew this summer. They are making life at Voyageur quite easy and we are getting spoiled silly. Katrina is so competent in the kitchen there is no need for …
Fishermen’s Picnic is almost here. This weekend Grand Marais will be filled with folks eating fish burgers, tossing fish and celebrating all things fish and more. There will be softball games, the bingo tent, a boat parade and many …
I love it when people send me jokes and comics about canoeing and camping. After 17 years of owning a canoe outfitting business you would think I would be able to tie a canoe on a vehicle or towboat correctly. Unfortunately …
There’s no place like the Quetico and no better place to spend a honeymoon. Away from people, no telephones, no computers, no television, just you and the one you love. Mike’s sister and her new husband spent a week …
You would think I would be good at giving directions since I have so many opportunities to do so throughout the day. Telling the kids how to do something, instructing staff on procedures, showing guests how to get somewhere, indeed I …