Fire Hazard
Are drones capable of starting a wildfire? Not that I’m aware of but they obviously can get in the way of people who are fighting wildfires. It would seem like common sense to not fly one over a wildfire when …
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State Champion Jack Pine Cut Down
Until today I wasn’t aware there was such a thing as a State Champion Tree for all of the native tree species in Minnesota. The former State Champion Jack Pine was a tree located in Lake Bronson State Park but …
Spring Hiking
It’s a great time to get out and enjoy the trails. No crowds and no bugs make spring an ideal time to tromp around the woods. Very few people explore the numerous hiking trails on the Gunflint Trail but that’s …
Web Cams on the Gunflint Trail
There was a time we had a web camera at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters but it’s been years. While we enjoyed having one we never really knew what to focus it on. When web cams were new people looked at the …
Wondering About the Weather
I remember when we used to attend Sport and Travel Shows all over the Midwest. The last time we attended one was before Abby started Kindergarten so it has been awhile. At the end of the Show season everyone was …
Another Sign Summer is Near
You know summer is approaching when the call goes out to local property owners that it’s time to order your trees again. Every year, for I don’t know how many years, Hedstrom’s Lumber Company in Grand Marais, Minnesota has given …
Spring Rituals
I’m not sure if it should be considered a ritual, tradition or task but this past week I met with two of my retail clothing providers to place orders for the upcoming season. It shouldn’t be too big of a …
Still Skiing on the Gunflint Trail
Tony’s parents visited Voyageur Canoe Outfitters this week and went cross-country skiing. Look at the lovely trails!
Bald Eagle Back Home
Tony spotted a resident bald eagle in our tree on the Seagull River. Where there’s one there is more, welcome back!
Before and After
Two weeks doesn’t seem like that long but the scenery can change quite a bit in that amount of time. The best part about living in Minnesota is experiencing the changing of the seasons. From bare trees to green leaves …