Orange Season
Deer hunting has begun on the Gunflint Trail. The hunters are out in full force and are easily recognizable with their blaze orange. You can spot them sitting in the woods almost a mile away in the blowdown or clear …
Snow!
As my five-year old Abby would say, "Rock On!" This was her response to the snow that was on our deck, car, and on the trees this morning. I’m not sure where she came up with the saying, but I …
Snow In the Air
On my drive home from town tonight the snow was starting to fall. The kids were keeping an eye on the thermometer and it was hovering between 34 and 35 degrees outside. They were praying for the temperature to drop …
November?
It sure doesn’t seem like it is November. There are flowers still blooming from the lack of a hard frost and the temperatures just keep hovering around the forties. The days have been pleasant and sunshine abundant. The forecast calls for …
Deer Hunting
As the deer hunting season quickly approaches, Mike becomes more and more excited. He loves to spend his time sitting in the woods, just waiting for the right buck. I don’t think he has even shot a deer in the …
Happy Halloween
Hope everyone has a safe and memorable Halloween. The kids are looking forward to dressing up at school and after for Trick or Treating. The other night our crew member Brad was making dinner in the kitchen and heard a …
Let’s Go Trick or Treating on the Trail
Ok kids, costumes on and let’s get ready to get some treats. Hmmm, the only problem is we have to walk over a half of a mile to the nearest neighbor and the next neighbor is oh, about 12 miles …
You’ve Got Mail
Not too many people can say they have two mailboxes. Well, maybe they can, I really don’t know. But here on Sag Lake Trail we have two mailboxes. One is located just about 50 yards from our lodge and the other is …
Almost November
It’s hard to believe it is almost November when the thermometer says it’s close to 60 degrees outside. We have had a couple of beautiful days with sunny skies and warm weather. I was again able to get out and enjoy some …
Gunflint Trail Wildlife
Taking things for granted can become a bad habit. I sometimes forget how lucky I am to see so much awesome wildlife. I was driving the Gunflint Trail with my daughter’s friend Lucy the other day and she said, "You …