It’s a Crazy World Out There
I have no problem admitting I live in my own little bubble and I happen to like it here. I don’t subscribe to newspapers or magazines and we don’t pay for any television reception. The only radio station we …
Burning Restrictions in December
This has to be a first for issuing burning restrictions in Minnesota in December. While snowflakes fall gently from the sky today on the Gunflint Trail elsewhere in Minnesota the ground is brown. The lack of precipitation has caused drought …
A Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride
What a wonderful way to spend an evening on the Gunflint Trail. A horse drawn sleigh ride at Okontoe is a magical experience. Especially on a clear night like tonight when the stars are out shining brightly. There’s …
Too Warm for Winter
The temperature reached a high of 41 degrees on the Gunflint Trail today. That is way too warm for winter. I’m ready for piles of snow, groomed ski trails and thoroughly frozen lakes for traveling on with snowshoes, skis or …
Christmas Day in the BWCA
What a perfect place the Boundary Waters would be to spend Christmas Day. Especially on a day like today when the temperature is pushing 30 degrees. It’s definitely a winter wonderland with the frozen lakes and snow sticking to the trees and covering the …
Wishing you a Merry Christmas
Wishing you safe travels this Christmas Eve Day. May your day be merry and bright.
The Fox and the Hound Named Rugby
I love having four fox in our neighborhood but our dog Rugby is less than thrilled. He’ll be lazily resting on the couch when one will appear on the deck and then he’ll launch toward the door with gusto. …
Got Snow? We do.
According to the weather experts we’re one of the few places in the state of Minnesota that has snow right now. I guess we are very lucky to have it. Even in Grand Marais there isn’t snow except for …
Wolf Hunting in Minnesota?
Nope, not yet but maybe someday now that wolves will be removed from the endangered species list! Gray wolves being taken off federal endangered species list in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan Great Lakes states will regain control of the …
Paper or Plastic? Artificial or Real?
The Christmas Tree debate is an ongoing one. There are pros and cons for each type of tree. Here’s what Pablo from Treehugger has to say about real trees and artificial trees. Dear Pablo: I don’t like fake Christmas …