More Snow Please
We’re hoping for some major precipitation in the form of snow for the rest of February and March. Then we’re keeping our fingers crossed for a wet spring with plenty of rain. The lakes on the Gunflint Trail as …
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Another Slice of Heaven
Some of you may think I am exaggerating when I say cross-country skiing on the Gunflint Trail is like being in heaven, I assure you, I’m not. Yesterday I decided to go for a ski and made my way …
Fresh Snow for Race
The snow banks are building up just like the enthusiasm and excitement about this Sunday’s Sled Dog Race on the Gunflint Trail. The people around here are acting like kids on Christmas Morning; I hope we can all contain …
Winter Vacation
The kids are home from school this week for their mid-winter break. The weather has cooperated nicely so far with temperatures that are perfect for getting outside to enjoy our winter wonderland. The forecast is calling for some more …
Gunflint Trail Travels
You never know what you might see when traveling on the Gunflint Trail. I think that is why I don’t mind making the 56 mile drive to town as often as I do. Last week I made the trip …
The Race Must Go On
The 25th running of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon will not happen as scheduled in 2007, but something will happen in its place. The Beargrease was postponed and then cancelled altogether due to the lack of snow in …
Ice Fishing Fun
Josh loves to fish in the summer but we weren’t sure how much he would enjoy ice fishing. After a full day of snowmobiling and ice fishing Mike thinks Josh may like winter fishing just as much as …
Looking for a Handout
This morning we woke up to some snow flurries but before long the sun was shining brightly again. The fresh snow did look nice as it sparkled beneath the spectacular sunlight all day. The temperatures got up into the teens but …
Marathon Cancelled
The 25th running of the John Beargrease Marathon will happen in 2008, not 2007. The race organizers who said the race would be run "regardless" of trail conditions near Duluth, have now canceled this year’s marathon. They had been …
Canadian Opener
Whereas the day before Valentine’s Day is special for me every year, the day after Valentine’s Day is special for Mike this year. Why? Because today is the fishing opener for Lake Trout in Canada and he gets to go fishing! …