Love Winter on the North Shore
When the forecast calls for a blast of warm weather in February I don’t get excited. I actually get a little bit mad because I don’t want the snow to melt even a little bit. I enjoy the outdoor recreational …
Tag: Gunflint Trail
Moose Population on the Gunflint Trail
Not too many years ago we would see a minimum of 4-5 moose on a trip to Grand Marais from the end of the Gunflint Trail. Our maximum number of moose sighted was 17 in one trip. This weekend while …
More Tracks on the Gunflint Trail
We had a blast snowshoeing again today and the camera worked! We had a few tumbles into the snow and belly busting laughs along the way.
What Can Cold Do
I recently read an article about the effects of cold temperatures on wildlife. While some of the article talked about iguanas in Florida falling from trees there were some facts that pertain to our forests. We know what most wildlife …
Ready to Paddle?
Someone came to the end of the Gunflint Trail the other day with paddle in hand and ready to go into the BWCA. Unfortunately it will be a few months before there is open water so hopefully he’ll stick around. …
Moose Report
I wish I could say there was something good to report about moose in Minnesota but I can’t. The population continues to decline and although biologists know what is killing the majority of them there isn’t much that can be …
Plenty of Snow for Winter Fun
We’re lucky to live in a part of the United States that receives plenty of snow. I always say, “If it is going to be cold then we better have snow so we can enjoy it.” Even though our winter …
Boundary Waters Permit Time
It’s that time of the year again when folks can begin reserving permits to enter the Boundary Waters. We’re lucky on the Gunflint Trail side of the BWCA because permits don’t often “sell out” but if your dates are set …
Thank Goodness! It’s Never too Cold to Snow
I love snow, the more the better. I’m sure the people who live on the East coast would disagree especially those with flights that have been canceled due to the recent snowstorm. When cold temperatures are predicted some people think, …
Too Many Wolves on the Trail
On the Gunflint Trail we’ve seen the wolf population explode. Yesterday three of them killed Sota, the Gunflint Pines Resort dog in her own front yard. Imagine not being able to let your dog go outside without having the fear …