I skiied the Banadad Trail a number of years ago and I really want to do it again.  Thanks to the newly formed Banadad Trail Association the trail is said to be in better condition than ever.  Gunflint Trail- …

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     When Brett Favre retired he didn’t stay retired, thank goodness for that.  Mark Black may not be quite as famous as Brett Favre but to those in the mushing world he’s somewhat of a legend.  Mark has participated in fifteen Beargrease Marathons and …

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     Lily the Bear may become more popular than the Hamm’s Bear at least with the computer savvy generation.  Lily is a bear in Northeastern Minnesota who recently gave birth to a cub.  Not an exceptional feat in itself but …

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     Almost everyone who travels the North Shore of Lake Superior has seen Gooseberry Falls.  Years ago the parking was right alongside Highway 61 and the visitor center was adjacent to the Highway making it a convenient place to stop.   Before …

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     I know I shouldn’t probably post this joke on my blog but I find it too funny not to.  Everyone has heard of Sven and Ole, not just the pizza place in Grand Marais.  Here’s the sad story of …

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     I was doing good for awhile but now it’s happening again.  The run here, stop there, do this, forget that, wait a minute, organize it merry-go-round of my newly aquired spontaneous personality.  It’s enough to make me dizzy and …

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     Thinking this might be an idea for a snow sculpture during Winter Tracks?  It’s winter in Minnesota and the gentle breezes blow, seventy miles an hour at twenty-five below.  Oh how I love Minnesota when the snow’s up to your …

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     Looking for something to do this weekend?  Then come on up to the Gunflint Trail for the Volks Ski, we’d love to see you up here. Volks Ski Fest     January 23 – 31, 2010 Events on the Gunflint Trail …

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     Everyone knows paddling the Boundary Waters is an awesome wilderness adventure.  But like most adventures the wilderness comes with inherent risks.  Luckily the risk of being shot by teenagers with a a pellet gun isn’t one you’ll have to worry …

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     The term "nesting" usually refers to a soon to be mom preparing things for the arrival of her new baby.  I know I am not nesting but I sure have been distracted by things in my house lately.  I …

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