Grand Marais, Minnesota is a cool town. This morning it was especially cool with a temperature of negative 11 degrees but that isn’t the “cool” I am referring to. I’m talking about the Budget Travel contest where you can vote …
I haven’t been following the moose population study as closely as I normally do. Hopefully I’ll have some time to read more about it but for now here’s the DNR press release with a link for more information. Minnesota’s moose …
If you’re looking for a place to cross-country ski or snowmobile this winter then come to the Gunflint Trail. It’s a winter wonderland and there is plenty of snow to enjoy your favorite winter activities. Folks have been out on …
No school for the kids tomorrow so that means I don’t have to get up early. Yippeeeee! The older I get the more I value sleep. I can’t wait to sleep in. Not sure what else is on the agenda …
If a tree falls in a forest and no one is there to hear it then does it make a sound? Some argue the answer is “Yes” while others say, “No.” If a snowmobile drives alongside the BWCA wilderness and …
This weekend is a special weekend with Valentine’s Day on Saturday and President’s Day on Monday. It’s a long weekend and it’s going to be chilly on the Gunflint Trail, perfect for snuggling up with a sweetheart. Unfortunately I won’t …
We opened the doors of Voyageur Brewing Company today and the support from our community was overwhelming. I know people have said they were looking forward to the opening but I didn’t think we’d see them all on our first …
The day started out beautiful but has turned bitterly cold and windy. I was hoping to go cross-country skiing tomorrow morning but I think I’ll pass. Northern Cook / Northern Lake, Southern Cook / North Shore, Cook County Wind Chill …
There’s an eagle’s nest alongside of Highway 61 not far from Grand Marais. You can’t miss seeing it in the winter because it is so large. I haven’t seen the eagles in it but then again I haven’t stopped to …
Ice, ice baby. How much is there and is it safe? Great Lakes ice cover: View from space shows difference from last winter Mark Torregrossa | MLive By Mark Torregrossa | MLive Follow on Twitter on February 06, 2015 at …