Let’s Play Hockey!
Yesterday was the first game of the 2011-2012 Silver Bay Squirt season. It was quite the opening game against a team from Two Harbors. Why is this an important event to me, who lives 120 miles from the arena? …
Month: November 2011
Bye, Bye Open Water
One day the Seagull River was open and the next it’s not. This morning when we looked outside we were greeted with a world of white and no open water in sight. It looks like winter is here to …
Boundary Waters Lottery Revisited
It wasn’t too long ago when the USFS told Cooperators there was no longer going to be a lottery for entry permits. The folks on the Gunflint Trail were not concerned because our entry points into the BWCA aren’t …
Where Are You Hiking Today?
According to a site with a day for everything November 17th is Take a Hike Day. The American Hiking Society doesn’t appear to be celebrating it but it doesn’t mean you can’t. The wind is howling and the …
It’s Starting to Look Like Winter on the Gunflint Trail
I have to admit I was quite shocked when I opened the door for the dog to go outside this morning. The deck was covered in snow and I had no idea snow was even in the forecast. When …
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Voyageur Recycles Every Day!
It’s America Recycles Day and Voyageur should be celebrating. Instead I’m patting myself on the back and telling myself what a good job I have done recycling. To the annoyance of almost everyone who works at Voyageur I’m a real stickler …
Deer Hunting Success on the Gunflint Trail
Yesterday was a good day for hunters on the Gunflint Trail. Mike’s Dad shot a nice buck and our brother-in-law shot a doe. Thank Goodness we have venison to make some wild rice sausage again this year. I’m not a big …
Bottled Water Bans
I was rather surprised when I went to a College Volleyball game at the College of St. Benedict a few weeks ago. My sister asked my niece to get her a bottle of water from the concession stand but …
A Day Late but always appreciative of our Veterans
Better late than never, but it’s better to never be late in my book. One of these days I’ll get caught up but until then, you’ll have to accept my shortcomings. I’m very appreciative of those who have served …
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Lake Superior Ore Boats
As we were driving along the shore of Lake Superior last night I saw the lights of an ore boat in the distance. The lake was quiet and lit by the light of the moon. On a calm beautiful …