Boundary Waters Monkey
There are times I have been padding in the Boundary Waters and I hear what sounds like a monkey. Have you heard it too? My paddling partners tell me it’s a bird or the wind but to me it sounds …
Waking Up Hungry
You can probably tell by the red leaves in the background of this photo that this picture was not taken this spring. I haven’t seen any bear activity on the Gunflint Trail yet either but I’m sure we’ll see some …
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 …
Spring Break Time
It’s Spring Break time and the kids couldn’t be happier. No school for a week! After substitute teaching two days in a row I’m willing to bet the teachers are very happy too. Hannah and Tony are back from their …
Make-A-Wish for Mining to Disappear?
I don’t know many 13-year-olds in my neck of the woods who would give up a wildlife safari in Africa or a trip to Disney World to go to Washington, DC to oppose mining near the Boundary Waters but 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 …
When the Snow Melts
Spring is an exciting time filled with surprises. Surprises like, “OH, that’s where that went!” when snowbanks melt to reveal items lost since first snowfall. Hopefully we won’t have too many of those this year. One year, a melted snowbank …