Where Are You Hiking Today?
According to a site with a day for everything November 17th is Take a Hike Day. The American Hiking Society doesn’t appear to be celebrating it but it doesn’t mean you can’t. The wind is howling and the …
It’s Starting to Look Like Winter on the Gunflint Trail
I have to admit I was quite shocked when I opened the door for the dog to go outside this morning. The deck was covered in snow and I had no idea snow was even in the forecast. When …
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Voyageur Recycles Every Day!
It’s America Recycles Day and Voyageur should be celebrating. Instead I’m patting myself on the back and telling myself what a good job I have done recycling. To the annoyance of almost everyone who works at Voyageur I’m a real stickler …
Deer Hunting Success on the Gunflint Trail
Yesterday was a good day for hunters on the Gunflint Trail. Mike’s Dad shot a nice buck and our brother-in-law shot a doe. Thank Goodness we have venison to make some wild rice sausage again this year. I’m not a big …
Bottled Water Bans
I was rather surprised when I went to a College Volleyball game at the College of St. Benedict a few weeks ago. My sister asked my niece to get her a bottle of water from the concession stand but …
A Day Late but always appreciative of our Veterans
Better late than never, but it’s better to never be late in my book. One of these days I’ll get caught up but until then, you’ll have to accept my shortcomings. I’m very appreciative of those who have served …
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Lake Superior Ore Boats
As we were driving along the shore of Lake Superior last night I saw the lights of an ore boat in the distance. The lake was quiet and lit by the light of the moon. On a calm beautiful …
Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy!
I have two good reasons to be happy today! One is my baby girl turned 12 years old today and two is we got a great review on Trip Advisor! Thank you Dave P from Madison, WI! We appreciate …
Wipe Your Feet Please
Silly as it may sound visitors to our area are being asked to wipe their feet before hiking some of our trails. Boot brushes have been placed at trailheads in Cook County to help prevent the spread of invasive …
Wildlife Winter Preparations Gunflint Trail Style
I’ve blogged quite a bit about all of the preparations we humans have to do on the Gunflint Trail before the snow covers the earth. It’s really an endless list because there is always something more we could be …
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