Dead Moose Floating in the BWCA
Ever wonder about what to do if you see a dead moose floating in the water in the BWCA? Acoording to the DNR, “Don’t go poking around on it.” It may seem like common sense but that is the advice …
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Waterfalls and More on the North Shore
If you’ve ever driven up the North Shore then you know what an awesome place it is. All of the State Parks, hiking trails, scenic vistas and of course waterfalls that line the road make it a spectacular trip. This …
A Trip Up the Gunflint Trail
“You live in Grand Marais and you have never taken your kids to see the walleye spawn?” This was the question our now deceased crew member Mark Ceminsky asked a friend of ours a few years ago. Then he made …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Life is Good on the Gunflint Trail
The wildlife have been out and about on the Gunflint Trail lately. We saw a moose swimming in moose pond the other day and it seems every where we look we see another black bear. One cub was so small …
Moose Tracks, and not the ice cream
I love to eat Moose Tracks ice cream but even more than that I love to see moose tracks. I’ve seen quite a few of them lately and that’s a great sign. Today Hannah and I took a hike and …
Governor Says, “No More Moose Collaring!”
Today Governor Mark Dayton announced there will be no more collaring moose in Minnesota. With the exception of Grand Portage Band of Chippewa who have their own study no calves nor adult moose will be collared. This is good news. …
Look Who’s Back in the Neighborhood
Moose are on the loose and we’re so happy to see them back in the neighborhood.