It started out like a normal day… The sun rose, the sky was blue and life was good. What could have been an opportunity to welcome U.S. citizens into Canada quickly turned sour. This is a typical scenario that replays itself …
Dead fish after ice-out likely result of ‘winterkill’ (April 8, 2008) The retreat of ice from Minnesota’s shorelines may soon leave a grim reminder of winter’s effects around some ponds and lakes. That is according to the Minnesota Department …
DNR QUESTION OF THE WEEK – April 8 Q: Spring is the time when wildlife babies are born. What should people do if they find what appears to be an abandoned wildlife baby, or see a baby bird that fell …
It’s the same thing every year. Just when you get all of the winter clothes washed and put away the snow comes again. Almost two feet of the white stuff fell at the end of the Gunflint Trail and …
DNR QUESTION OF THE WEEK – April 1 Q: How important are the snowmelt and spring rains to Minnesota’s ground water supply? A: Snowmelt and rainfall during the spring months are the primary sources of replenishment for the ground …
BOLD TOURISM SHAKEUP: CANADA TO PURCHASE ELY, MINNESOTA Deal Could be Final by Early 2009 ELY, MINN. — April 1, 2008 — Today it was announced that Canada has made an unprecedented offer, as …
It’s just one short month away from the Ham Run Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run. Some people are wondering if they can "handle" the half marathon. Well folks, this may come as a surprise, but I don’t …
I admit I drink way too many beverages out of a plastic bottle. My plastic recycling bin in my house is twice as big as any other recycling container and it is always overflowing. I think I have tried …
I’ve always wanted to see a polar bear and I hope when I finally get to it is as friendly as this one.
When we go paddling we consider granola and gorp to be a staple. I can’t imagine a canoe trip without our Voyageur Gorp. Everyone is always saying how delicious our Gorp is and guests who have tasted it …