False sense of security
The late spring has lulled me into a false sense of security. The snow covered ground and ice covered lakes makes one think summer is far away but in reality it’s not. It’s this time of the year we check …
Ore boats, eagles and deer
We’ve made a few trips up and down the north shore the past week and have noticed some things. There’s still quite a bit of snow in the woods but closer to the big lake there’s grass beginning to show. …
Cold won’t kill pests
It would be nice if cold temperatures killed pests but unfortunately they don’t. Trying to think on the bright side of our extended winter… Cold temperatures not a cure-all for pests Two gypsy moth caterpillars feeding on white oak leaves …
Anxious for summer
Winters are long in the north and some people are tired of waiting for nice weather. Today Abby asked me where her hammock was and I wanted to know why. “I’m going hammocking!” Dressed in her winter coat, wearing a …
Helping fish habitat
When I’m hiking a river or a stream in the summer I often curse all of the down trees and woody debris I have to scamper over or around. Who knew I should actually be thanking the woody debris? According …
Chilly temperatures on the Gunflint Trail
It still feels like winter on the Gunflint Trail. For the last week our daily high temperature has hovered around 30 degrees. The sunshine feels warm but the wind has been brisk. The nightly low temperatures have dipped into the …
Minnesota Fishing
From the MN Department of Natural Resources Minnesota fishing facts Anglers and waters There are about 1.4 million licensed anglers in Minnesota. About 500,000 people are expected to fish on Minnesota’s opening day of the walleye and northern pike season, …
Happy Easter!
Or should I say, “Hoppy Easter?” Have a great day.
Hibernation?
Minnesota DNR News- It’s Officially Spring! Get excited! Snow piles are melting, temperatures are rising, and day length is increasing! Now that spring is just around the corner, it’s time to break free from our seasonally dormant lifestyle and embrace …