Clear Your Schedule
Whatever you have going on this week will have to wait. You need to clear your schedule and head up to the Boundary Waters now. The forecast for the next week and through the weekend looks incredible. Sunshine and …
More Concern over Mining near the BWCA
Could mining be good for the environment? Most folks are skeptical when it comes to mining operations that are being proposed near Ely, Minnesota. If past experiences mean anything then I’m worried too. Run off from old mines raises fears …
volleyball
A busy day of volleyball play. Still a Gorgeous fall day. JAY COOKE State PArk was crazy with people everywhere Enjoying tHe ColoRs.
Ever Wonder Why
Earlier this month after having dropped the kids off at the bus stop I started my normal run down the road. I could hear the bus pulling out and rounding the corner like normal but when I could still …
It Just Doesn’t Get Any Better Than This
The fall colors are absolutely amazing this year. I can’t help but talk about it again. It’s been a few years since we’ve seen colors this magnificent. I find myself wanting to take photographs around every bend of the Gunflint …
Raindrops keep falling on the deck…
After a very dry summer September has brought us rain. Not as much rain as many places south of us have been receiving but the 2nd most we’ve received in the past 10 Septembers. It’s only half as much …
Weekend Specials
This Saturday is the opening day for the Minnesota Moose Hunt. In recognition of the day various events will be taking place along the Gunflint Trail. Beginning at approximately mile marker 44 where the trailheads for the Kekekabik and …
Playing Tourist on the Gunflint Trail
One great thing about having people visit us at the end of the Gunflint Trail is I get to play tourist. This was the case yesterday when I was able to spend a whole day hanging out with a college …
What a Trip!
Wow. It always amazes me when people paddle such great distances. How awesome would it be to be able to spend 16 days in the Boundary Waters? He didn’t do the entire trip in the same year, but it’s still …
National Public Lands Day
What are you doing today to celebrate National Public Lands Day? There are events all over the United States planned for this special day but you don’t have to participate in one of those planned events to enjoy the …