Where are We?
The Cook County News Herald has a game in their newspaper every week. It’s called, “Where are we?” They post a photo of somewhere in Cook County and then folks guess where the photo was taken. I enjoy looking at …
The Sun Will Be Out Tomorrow
We received over a half of an inch of rain today but don’t worry, the sun will be out tomorrow. And Saturday, Sunday and Monday. The forecast looks beautiful for a weekend on the Gunflint Trail. Temperatures in the 70’s, …
Many Mushrooms
One of these days I will take the time to learn about the many mushrooms in our area. I have a book about them but I need the time to open it up. If anyone can identify any of these …
Grouse on the Gunflint Trail
It’s almost that time of the year when I can get both my husband and son to go on hikes with me. The deal is they get to bring along a gun in case we see a grouse. Grouse hunting …
Hiking Around Tettegouche State Park
There are a number of great places to hike along the North Shore of Minnesota. There are Minnesota State Parks with their trail systems and of course the Superior Hiking Trail. I have a few portions of the SHT left …
77 Degrees and Sunshine Galore on the Gunflint Trail
What a perfect weekend to visit the Gunflint Trail. Well, almost any weekend is a great time to visit but if you like sunshine and warm weather this was it. I’m hoping for more of the same next weekend as …
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Cathedral Cross-Country Running Team
For the 18th year in a row the Cathedral High School Cross-Country running team has visited us for a weekend get-away. This is the weekend and we have a resort full of runners and their parents. The girls spent the …
Pileated Woodpeckers Gunflint Style
I wish I could have measured the wingspan and weight of the two pileated woodpeckers I saw the other day. I was walking on the road when they swooped overhead and landed on a nearby tree. I had a great …
Walk in the Woods on a Windy Day
It’s always a great time to go for a hike but especially so when it’s windy outside. Inside the protection of pine trees the wind is only evident by a slight swaying at the top of the trees. When it’s …
Fall Color Forecast Looks Good
I read an article that says we’re going to have good fall colors this year. Maybe. The article explains that no area in Minnesota is considered to be in a drought so that is a good indicator of good fall …