And They’re Off
To the canoe races on the Gunflint Trail we hope. Today is the day for the annual races to benefit the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department. We’ll keep our fingers crossed for Mother Nature to cooperate with us for …
Year: 2009
Wrap it Up
The Canoe the Heart Celebration at Chik-Wauk yesterday was a ton of fun. Folks enjoyed the old-fashioned fish fry, accordian music, Voyageur presentations and riding in 20 foot canoes. The boat arrived on schedule and all went well. It’s …
All is Calm
That’s a lie. While the wind may not be blowing right now I for one am not calm. It’s one of those days with too many things to do and too many places to be and only one of …
Don’t Miss It!
Monday is the Canoe the Heart Celebration at Chik-Wauk at the end of the Gunflint Trail. I’m very excited to welcome the paddlers to Minnesota and the USA. Different people have been taking turns paddling the big canoe since they …
Here an Animal There an Animal
Everywhere there’s an animal or two on the Gunflint Trail. The Trail is filled with wildlife and one trip to Grand Marais is like driving through Wild Country Safari. Just this past week we’ve had reports of wolves on the Trail, snapping turtles crossing …
Sun Icon
The icon for the sun is ever present in the forecast for the weekend and extended forecast. How lucky we are to have beautiful weather. I love the sun but this weather does make me a bit nervous. …
Countdown to Canoe Races
It’s less than a week until the Annual Gunflint Trail Canoe Races to benefit the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department. Next Wednesday, July 15th is the big day on Gunflint Lake. Local cabin owners, staff from up and down …
Absolutely Wonderful
How could we ask for anything else when the weather has been so gorgeous? Sunny skies and warm temperatures have been the norm of the summer with the exception of the 3 nights I decided to go camping with …
Local Man Dies on Canoe Trip with Son
Thankfully this isn’t the headline of our local paper but it is a headline nonetheless. MARION COUNTY, FL — A young man was unable to save his father after their canoe tipped over Saturday. Middleburg resident Billy Earl Griffin, …
Lake Superior Day
On July 19, 2009 we’ll be celebrating Lake Superior Day along with all of the other communities surrounding Lake Superior. Lake Superior Day is a special day that encourages people to take an interest in protecting the lake as well as …