Here I Come
The title is continued from my last blog entry where I said September was coming, "ready or not." The "here I come" is from the game Hide and Seek in case you didn’t get it. "Here it is" may …
Category: News
Stop!
Or at least press pause. It’s the last day of August and I’m not ready for it to be September. Where did the summer go? Didn’t school just get out? Can it really be Labor Day tomorrow? I …
Open Wide
Jim and Jean Amstadt had a great time canoeing, camping and fishing in the Quetico Park. When they returned from their trip they excitedly told me about all of the fish they caught, the lures they used and then …
Ain’t it Cute?
Here’s something a loyal reader sent me… A baby moose was in distress in a creek. A man got him out of the creek; tried to find the mother & send him on his way, but eventually the moose stumbled back into the …
Adopt A Dog
We have an adopted dog from Black Magic Kennels. Some of you may remember our dog Zena had puppies last year and as adopted parents we were given the responsibility of naming them. We named them after hiking trails …
You’re Still Not Done?
I’m somewhat of a Green Freak I have been told. Digging through people’s garbage to sort out recycleable materials, reusing everything and trying to conserve water even though our supply is not limited. The other day I demonstrated …
Fun on the Gunflint Trail
Yesterday was a beautiful day to be on the Gunflint Trail. The weather was perfect with a slight breeze and barely a cloud in the sky. It was a fun day spent with family and friends. A group …
Another Great Week for Paddling
The forecast this week looks perfect for paddling. If only my schedule looked as good. With the start of school just one week away and most of our staff gone for the summer I’m not sure if I’ll be …
Local Intel
I have a new title given to me by National Georgraphic Magazine. When they voted Grand Marais one of the top 12 places to live in the United States in this month’s magazine they called the Boundary Waters Blog …
Chik-Wauk Picnic
It’s time for the Gunflint Trail Historical Society Annual Meeting and Picnic! Everyone is welcome to attend Monday, August 25, at 12:00pm for a brief meeting and a presentation by the USFS about the Paulson Mine. Be sure to bring a chair …