Back to Reality
Five-thirty is going to come too early tomorrow morning after having been able to sleep in over the kid’s Christmas break. Somehow I imagine we will adjust and I’m hopeful Josh will make it through the day without a game …
Happy New Year from the Snowy Gunflint Trail
I’m not sure if you exchange presents on New Year’s Day but this year Mother Nature gave the Gunflint Trail one or two or three more inches of fresh snow! Even with the wind howling the snow is remaining …
We Got Snow on the Gunflint Trail!
I was a little afraid yesterday morning when the precipitation falling from the sky was a little on the liquid side. I only had to worry a little because it quickly turned into flakes of snow that continued to …
Two Must Make Don’t Break Resolutions
Many people make New Year’s Resolutions and almost as many break them within the first month. Some resolutions aren’t concrete enough others are unrealistic and yet others don’t allow for countability. I want all of my readers …
Wet Towels and We Don’t Recycle
It bothers me when I enter a hotel room and they have little signs all over about how they are attempting to save on water resources. "A towel on the rack means you’ll use it another day." "This card on …
Sled Dog Marathon Coming Soon
TheJohn Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is just a little over a month away. The 28th running will begin on January 30, 2011. The mushers will once again make their way into Cook County and to Trail Center on the Gunflint …
Making Winter Plans
It seems I always have something to look forward to. I guess that’s what makes the normal days go by so quickly. I don’t know how many times I’ve told people, "We should really get together for lunch." If …
Head Start On Winter
Thanks to the early and heavy snowfalls this year I feel like we have a head start on winter. Winter enthusiasts have been able to get out and cross-country ski on the groomed trails on the Gunflint Trail and the North …
Merry Christmas from our house to yours!
We wish you a Merry Christmas from the end of the Gunflint Trail! Abby, Sue, Josh and Mike Prom
It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas
Here’s hoping you don’t get too caught up in the frenzy of holiday preparations. Take time to enjoy your friends and family and leave the dishes until tomorrow. Who knows? Maybe Santa will do them for you. Have a wonderful Christmas …