Are Those Fake or Real?
There are some pretty nice artificial Christmas trees out there these days. They set up in a cinch, they don’t need water and some even come with lights already on them. But should that be a reason to buy …
Top Ten Under Ten
If you’re looking for some inexpensive gifts this Christmas then how about checking out our Online Trading Post? I picked out my favorite items for $10 or that I’m willing to let go for $10 so I could share …
Love Food Hate Waste
The UK has a program called, “Love Food Hate Waste.” I know as Americans we love food too but I don’t think we hate waste. I have always had more than enough food to eat and am not particularly fond …
A Great Way to Spend the Day
If you have never been snowshoeing then it is something you need to add to your list of things to do before you die. It’s a great way to spend time outdoors during the cold winter months when many …
Those Who Love Winter Rejoice
Folks who like to participate in snow sports couldn’t be happier with the weather we have experienced this month. Our mid-trail weather expert reported 21.75 inches of the white stuff has fallen so far this November. That is the second highest …
Long Weekend
Have you ever felt like you need a weekend to recover from a weekend or a vacation to rest from a vacation? If you went shopping on Black Friday or anytime this weekend then that’s probably how you feel …
Ham Run Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run
Some people have come up with different names for Black Friday and the Saturday after. I’ve heard the terms "Buy Nothing Day" for Black Friday and "Small Business Saturday." As a small business I rather like the idea of "Small …
Shop From Home
A store can be a scary place to be the day after Thanksgiving. Why not stay safe and shop from home this Black Friday? The Voyageur Trading Post has many great things to choose from- Books, maps, clothing, camping gear …
So Many Thanks, So Little Time
May you find many things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving and always. Happy Thanksgiving to you. Give Thanks Every Day The days overflow with so much to do, while the hours drag on there’s nothing ever new. …
Trapping and Fur
Trapping animals for fur used to be a big thing in the United States years ago but most people who trap here now do it as a hobby. We have a friend who does some trapping on the Gunflint …