Christmas Trees!
We have our Christmas Tree, do you have yours? Come up north and cut your own! How to harvest the perfect Christmas tree in the Superior National Forest Have you ever harvested your own Christmas tree from the forest? If …
Giving Green Gifts
DNR News Release For Immediate Release: Nov. 27, 2017 Questions? The DNR Information Center now answers your calls from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday and offers interpreter services. Call 888-646-6367 or email info.dnr@state.mn.us …
Not Skating on Thin Ice
I’ve been lucky so far because I have never fallen through ice. I’m pretty careful but I can’t say I love this time of the year. I’d prefer we had more snow for the cross-country ski trails or less snow …
Golden Grand Marais
The holiday tree lighting ceremony in Grand Marais had the perfect backdrop for photography last night. A spectacular sunset for folks to watch before the parade followed by more beauty in the sky in the form of fireworks.
Want to see stars up a coat sleeve?
It’s been a long time since my Dad has asked me this question but I can assure you it was a common question when I was young. Every time he went to put on a coat, before he’d put his …
Happy Thanksgiving!
We’re thankful for all of you! And of course our wonderful backyard. Happy Thanksgiving!
Enjoy the Thanksgiving Weekend
We hope you have a wonderful, long weekend with family and friends. Remember to Opt Outside on Friday! There are plenty of places offering free outdoor activities on Friday including Lutsen Mountain in our neck of the woods. Free Park …
Snowy Cross River
Looking lovely as ever on the Gunflint Trail.
REI’s Path Ahead
REI released a report called “The Path Ahead.” It’s a very interesting read that causes one to think about what could happen if people don’t spend more time outside. It’s something the folks at REI have been thinking about for …
Tequila and Lime
One of these days I’m going to bring a bottle of Tequila, a wedge of lime and a Mexican sombrero along on my drive up the Gunflint Trail. Then I am going to take an award winning photo of a …