Strike Three- But Still Alive
An explorer from Grand Marais, Minnesota just failed at his 3rd attempt to summit Mt. McKinley alone in January. He wanted to be the first person to summit the mountain alone but conditions were not in his favor. …
Minnesota DNR- Do Not Resuscitate
I am tired of listening to the Minnesota DNR "officials" talk about the moose hunt. Isn’t it time they just said, "NO!" to the hunting of moose? If you have 5 cookies and then eat one you …
Everyone Likes a Good Deal
Every once in awhile Voyageur offers a special deal to folks who read the blog or who are signed up to receive email newsletters. The Boundary Waters Bargain Bulletin can be sent to your inbox if you sign up …
Cool Scenes on the Lake
Lake Superior is always beautiful to look at. Sometimes we take it for granted but on cold winter days the sight can take your breath away. Find out why the lake looks so amazing when the air temperature dips. …
More Snow on the Gunflint and North Shore
Thanks to all of you who did the snow dance. We’ve received a significant amount of new snow in the northland. Grand Marais was luckier than us at the end of the Gunflint Trail. While we got 2-5 inches …
Favorite Cross-Country Ski Trails in Cook County
There’s over 400 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails in Cook County. It’s the place to cross-country ski and I’m lucky because I live very close to the Upper Gunflint Trail Ski Trails. These trails are my favorite to …
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Spend Time Outdoors to Increase Creativity
I’m not surprised by findings that link time spent outside to increased creativity. I know when I’m out hiking or paddling my mind clears and I’m better able to think. Cook County knows this too and is encouraging folks …
Snow Makes Me Happy
It looks like winter in the northland finally. The north shore and Grand Marais received a much needed snowfall and are blanketed with the white stuff. We’ve got lots of snow on the Gunflint Trail and I couldn’t be …
-14 Below Zero isn’t THAT Cold
Last night we were invited over to a friend’s cabin for dinner. The neat thing about this is they live on Gull Lake and their cabin is only accessible by water or in the winter, by ice. In the …