Looking for some good gift giving ideas that don’t require boxes or wrapping paper? The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is encouraging folks to give the gift of an experience in place of a material gift. Material gifts don’t bring lasting …
What happens when the lakes freeze solidly without wind or snow? Large ice rinks are created all over Cook County and people go ice skating!
If you’re wondering how much snow we have up in our neck of the woods, or anywhere in Minnesota for that matter, you can find out online. NOAA has an interactive site for up to date information on snow depth …
New northern pike fishing regulations coming in spring 2018, why? Watch the video to find out the reasons and then read on to find the new regulations. In the Northeast we are previously allowed to keep 3 northern pike and …
If you’ve ever been turned away at the Canadian Border or haven’t been granted a Remote Area Border Crossing Permit there may be something you can do. By Mark Fischenich mfischenich@mankatofreepress.com Q: I recently had a friend who was driving …
We’re treated to so many gorgeous sunrises and sunsets, I thought I’d share a sunset from the other night.
I love paddling and camping in the Quetico Park. It is more expensive than the Boundary waters but the lack of people paddling in the Quetico makes it worth it. Depending upon the time of the summer and the type …
Planning to fish in the Quetico Park this summer? Read more »
What happens when the lift bridge quits lifting? A fast u-turn!
The supermoon of December is the only full moon supermoon of the year and it will appear on December 3rd. A supermoon happens when the moon is full or new when it’s at it’s closest point to the Earth in …
From the MN DNR Early ice is not safe, wear life jackets on cold water early ice With daytime temperatures still climbing above freezing even in the northern parts of the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding …