Body Recovered in BWCA Today
It’s not how you want the story to end. You always hold out hope until a body is recovered. Today around 5pm the body of Michael Hickey was found in about 80 feet of water in Pine Lake. Pine Lake …
Tag: Gunflint Trail
Seventies and Sunny on the Gunflint
It’s unlike any deer opener I can remember. Temperatures in the seventies, sunshine and barely a breeze on the Gunflint Trail. What an unusual November weekend. Oh how nice it would have been to be camping in the BWCA this …
Warm Memories
These warm days remind me of warmer days and memories of summer blueberry picking. Thankfully I have the blueberries in my freezer as a constant reminder of warmth and companionship.
Fall Scenes in October
Just a few photos of fall.
Weekend Fun on the Gunflint Trail
If you only had a weekend to spend on the Gunflint Trail then what would you do? Sometimes people ask us this question and we have a difficult time answering it. Of course, the most rewarding thing to do is …
Colors of the Gunflint Trail
It may be past peak fall color time on the Gunflint Trail but that doesn’t mean it isn’t colorful. There are still some leaves hanging onto the branches and the larch trees are looking especially beautiful right now. Larches are …
Grouse Hunting?
I haven’t been out grouse hunting yet this year. I call it hunting but I usually just go along for the hike while Josh hunts. This year he’s been too busy to hunt so I haven’t gone either. Matt and …
Northern Lights and More Northern Sky
One of these days I will stay awake and attempt to take photos of the northern lights myself. But each time I question myself and think, “I’m sure David Johnson will get some amazing shots.” Then I go back to …
Hungry Like the Wolves
Another tragedy suffered on the Gunflint Trail last week when a cabin owner lost their beloved pet to wolves. His cabin is right on the Trail near Seagull Outfitters where there is still plenty of activity going on. He got …
Banadad Trail Meeting & Clearing
Have you ever skiied the Banadad Trail on the Gunflint Trail? If not then it surely belongs on your bucket list if you are a fan of wilderness and cross-country skiing. The trail travels through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area …