Bear Cub Mischief
I mentioned in an earlier post there are some pesky bears hanging around the neighborhood. They have been getting into trouble among other things. Down at the Trail’s End Campground Momma and her cubs got into a dumpster. …
Year: 2011
Favorable Forecast for Paddling the BWCA
Cool nights and warm days are perfect for camping in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The forecast looks wonderful for paddling, hiking or just checking out the beautiful fall colors on the Gunflint Trail. Today…Mostly sunny. Highs 55 …
Cool Nights and Campfires in the BWCA
Thanks to the shorter days and recent precipitation including almost a quarter of an inch of rain yesterday the campfire restrictions in the Boundary Waters have been lifted. That’s good news for canoe campers in the wilderness who love …
Hunting of Moose, Grouse & Bears Oh My
It’s the time of year when people ride around in pick up trucks wearing blaze orange, myself included. Yesterday after I picked Josh up from the bus he wanted to see if we could find some grouse to shoot. Being the awesome mother …
What’s Up With the Pagami Creek Fire
The good news is the Pagami Creek Fire is pretty much out of the news. It is currently 61% contained and is expected to be 100% contained by Saturday. The size of the fire has decreased in size from …
Digging the Boundary Waters
We know canoe campers love the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness but did you know archeologists dig it too? They’ve been digging it for awhile and finding interesting evidence of Paleo-Indians from over 11,000 years ago. This evidence would rewrite the history of Minnesota since …
Is It Friday Yet?
I’m not sure where the weekend went or the month of September for that matter. Someone needs to slow down the clock because I can’t keep up with it! It was a beautiful weekend with temperatures in the …
Maybe More Moose In the Boundary Waters
What is up with the saying, "I hate to say I told you so…" I personally don’t mind saying, "I told you so." In fact some times when I read articles I think the writers have either read my mind …
Pagami Creek Fire Photos
There are lots of photos from the Pagami Creek Fire circulating on the world wide web. Luckily I can say I didn’t take any of them! This time the fire was far from the Gunflint Trail and I didn’t …
Science of Leaves Changing Color in the Fall
Here’s a great explanation from the Minnesota DNR about what happens to the leaves in the fall. In fall, trees undergo changes that help them survive winter. Deciduous Trees— The cool nights and shorter days of autumn signal deciduous trees …