When’s the Minnesota Fishing Opener?
If it were up to me then it would be when it is supposed to be. If it’s up to a couple of people in congress then it would be held the first weekend of May. The decision won’t …
They’re Back! And Wondering Why They Returned
The joyful sounds of the Minnesota State bird can be heard on the Gunflint Trail lakes once again. The loons have returned but with last night’s snowfall I’m sure they are wondering why they bothered to return at all. …
Winter Weather Advisory- It’s Not Over Yet
It’s not over til Mother Nature sings and she isn’t ready yet. Check out our weather advisory for the Gunflint Trail. There may be open water, but I’m glad I’m not camping in the BWCA today! Northern Cook / …
Sturgeon Story
There’s a lake in the Quetico Park that has sturgeon in it but I’m not familiar with any in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Can you imagine catching a fish like this out of a canoe?
Mining Minnesota- What’s the Big Deal?
A friend shared some information regarding the proposed mining near the Boundary Waters. She listed some great resources and answered some common questions so I thought I would share the information with you. Please see below… Non-ferrous mining is …
Run the Trail Less Traveled at this Year’s Ham Run
Why Should you run the Trail Less Traveled on Sunday, May 6th during the Ham Run Half-Marathon or 5k Fun Run? The race course provides beautiful scenery past creeks and towering pines. Running is good for you and you’ll …
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More Typical April Weather on the Gunflint Trail
The past couple of days the temperature hasn’t broken into the 40’s. We’ve had snow off and on, skims of ice on the puddles and frost on the windshields. That’s the April weather we all know and love on …
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Paddling, Fishing and Writing?
Check out this author’s favorite places for writing! My Top Five Writing Retreats by Anita Agers-Brooks A Breath of Fresh Inspiration The great outdoors inspires me as a writer, especially in a setting by a river or lake. …
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle- What about Repair?
I love sustainable companies and organizations especially our Ham Run Half-Marathon and Patagonia. In a recent email Patagonia had a great article about the seldom thought about "R" word, Repair. It’s part of being green and something I think of …