The Fall Cooperator Meetings with the USFS centered around a couple of decisions. One not so important decision on the Gunflint Trail was the idea to do away with the Boundary Waters Lottery system. The lottery has never affected the …
USFS Makes a Smart Decision regarding BWCA Permits Read more »
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? …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
It’s Starting to Look Like Winter on the Gunflint Trail Read more »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A Day Late but always appreciative of our Veterans Read more »