One Step Forward
Two steps back, so the saying goes. Except for at last night’s Annual Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Mike took one step back and one forward, so what does that mean? Are you in the same place if …
That’s More Like It
I think Miss October read my blog yesterday and wasn’t too pleased with what I was saying. She obviously didn’t like being called a slacker and with a flick of her magic wand she made it feel more like October. Miss October decided the …
Is this October?
The thermometer hasn’t fallen below 60 degrees in the past 24 hours and it doesn’t feel like October outside. There are still leaves on the trees, flowers blooming and canoeists paddling by the dock. What great weather to be …
Fire Season Over?
The rain fell all night long to equal over a half of an inch at the end of the Gunflint Trail. I can’t complain when it rains up here and I am pretty much sure I can breathe a …
Sunset on Gull Lake
Thanks to neighbor Diane Brown for sharing a beautiful photo of a beautiful sunset a couple of nights ago.
Kekekabic Trail Rescue
The missing hikers on the Kekekabic Trail have been found. They are in good health even though they spent three extra nights lost in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Apparently the women refused to talk to reporters after their …
Michigan Moose Slaying
I guess I’m not the only one who doesn’t like to see a moose get shot! Moose killing riles Michigan town, puts residents at odds with police By Eric Sharp and Joe Rossiter | Detroit Free Press 8:53 AM …
Lost on the Trail
Two individuals thru hiking the Kekekabic Hiking Trail have been reported as "over due." The hikers began their hike on Friday from the trailhead on the Fernberg Road near Ely, MN and were to be on the Gunflint Trail …
Wonderful Weekend
I wish I would have been paddling last weekend. It was absolutely gorgeous outside and visitors to the area were treated wth good fishing and lots of wildlife. Our canoe guests and resort guests had a great time. …
Paddling for Everyone
Kevin Carr of Wenonah Canoe has his own business of designing paddling accessories called Chosen Valley Canoe Accessories. The part of his business he really enjoys is making accessories so people with disabilities can paddle a canoe or kayak. His products were …