Come Back
Some residents of the Gunflint Trail will be able to return to their homes today. After looking at the forecast and careful consideration the Cook County Sheriff’s Department has decided to allow home owners with property up to County …
Ham Lake Luck
I’m not sure what the bulldozer operator was thinking. There were cords of wood on fire the entire length of the train tracks on the elevated railroad bed with dry forest on both sides. The wood was flaming and …
Photo Gallery
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We’re OK
We experienced another evacuation of the Gunflint Trail. Marilyn, Ian, Theresa, Abby, Josh and our animals are all safe in Grand Marais. The community of Grand Marais has been remarkable during this entire event. The firefighters are doing everything …
Mandatory Evacuation in effect Immediately
Be advised, the Cook County Sheriff’s Department has issued a mandatory evacuation from South Gunflint Lake Road to County Road 92. This includes, but may not be limited to, South Gunflint Lake Road, Mile O Pine, North Loon Lake Road, …
Weather Forecast for the Ham Lake Fire Area
Current time: May 10, 2007 – 7:01 CDT Most Recent Observations at May 10, 2007 – 6:04 CDT 6:04 The current temperature at the Seagull Guard Station is 63 degrees. Dew Point is 43.5, Humidity 49%, Wind Speed 5 mph …
The Next Day
Anyone who has been following my blog knows the rest of the story. Mike and the other fire fighters were able to flee the end of the Gunflint Trail without being trapped. They fought as hard and as long …
Whack a Mole
This is my all time favorite carnival game. You know the one, the mole pops his head up out of a hole and then you try to whack it with a rubber mallet? That was what today was like …
The Bright Side
The wilderness at the end of the Gunflint Trail remains. The crystal clear lakes are the same and they are still teeming with fish. The night sky still holds millions of stars to gaze at. The songs of birds, spring …
Thank God…
And everyone else who has prayed, called, volunteered, or expressed well wishes for our safety on the Gunflint Trail. We can’t say how grateful we are to the Bakers at Gunflint Pines who have given us food, shelter and a place …