Hiking
Today was a gorgeous fall day with the temperature in the 60’s and the sun shining brightly. After dropping Josh off at Pre-School I was able to hike up Pincushion Mountain for a great view of Lake Superior and Grand Marais. I …
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More on Don
I have been receiving quite a few questions regarding Don’s health lately. As some of you know Don was a very active, strong, and physically fit 53 year-old. This Spring he completed the Firefighting 101 course that involves physical stamina and he …
Fabulous 50’s
I am referring to the temperature, not the age nor the decade. The daytime temperatures are to remain constant in the 50’s with mainly sunny skies for the next week. Nightly lows are not to dip below freezing so it …
Gordy’s Guide Service
If you have ever heard of Saganaga Lake then chances are you have heard of Gordy Poehls. Gordy has been a fishing guide on Sag forever and has introduced literally hundreds of people to the great experience of fishing on …
Snow in the Air
We didn’t wake up to snow this morning but we did get the chance to see it off and on throughout the day. It was as though Mother Nature was confused today; one minute it would be sunny and blue …
Rain or Snow?
Today was windy, rainy and cold. The morning was blustery and there were several small trees and branches down along the road and in our yard when I took Abby to the bus this morning. The puddles kept getting bigger and …
Rains Came Down
The morning started out dry, but after that, it rained for the rest of the day. It varied between a mist, a downpour and a drizzle but it continued to fall all day long. The temperature dropped considerably from yesterday with a …
Eastern BWCA Prescribed Burns
The USFS has been conducting prescribed burns along the Gunflint Trail. The One Island, Saucer and Gunflint Palisade burns have all been ignited while the Crocodile Burn was not. The burns did cause some closures of campsites, entry points and hiking …
October in the Northwoods
Another beautiful day on the Gunflint Trail. The temperature was in the high 70’s and blue skies were everywhere. A drive on the Trail or a ride in a boat offers spectacular Fall scenery. The grouse have been out sunning …
Gunflint Splendor
What a beautiful day on the Gunflint Trail. The sun shown brightly across the forest and on the lakes for a picture perfect day. The wind was blowing lightly and the sound of rustling leaves could be heard while walking …