Wolf on the Gunflint
Fall is a great time of the year to view wildlife both in the BWCA and along the Gunflint Trail. We have been seeing moose, fox, deer and today I saw a timberwolf. I’m pretty sure it is the same wolf …
Frost in the BWCA
We finally had a frost this morning in some low places along the Gunflint Trail. The fog and mist was thick over the lakes and swamps. It is burning off quickly and the forecast calls for sunny skies and temperatures …
Good News about Don
Don was released from the hospital today! He and Marilyn continued on the journey they began on September 6th and are now in Chicago at her parent’s house. He is currently receiving care at home provided by a home health …
Frolicking Foxes
I see my fox friends almost every morning playing around on the road or in the ditch when I take Abby to the school bus. They chase each other, bounce into the grass and look like they are having an …
More Good News About Don
Don was able to get up and walk around with some assistance yesterday. After spending 12 days on his back in a bed, this is a major feat. He is now pretty much accessory free; no IV’s, Foley, or drain …
Real Fall in the BWCA
Today resembled a normal Fall day on the Gunflint Trail. It started out with a long, hard rain and ended up with sunny skies. The temperatures have been mild and unseasonably warm still. We haven’t had a frost yet and …
Don is out of ICU
Don has been moved out of the Intensive Care Unit and into a more normal hospital room. The MRI did not show any area that needs to be repaired so it appears as though the aneurysm has healed itself. They …
Traffic on the Gunflint Trail
Now that Abby is in Kindergarten either Mike or I have to get up to drive her the 1 mile to the Gunflint Trail. Traffic in the northwoods is common and one can never tell how long it will take …
Another Update
Things are slowly improving with Don’s condition so please keep on praying! He had a cat scan on Wednesday to see how much fluid was left on the brain and the Dr.’s decided to clamp the stent off. Thursday morning another …
Boundary Water’s Weather
It looks like another great weekend for paddling the Boundary Waters. The forecast calls for high temperatures in the mid-70’s during the day and lows only down into the 50’s during the evening. Clear skies are called for with only …