A Wonderful Easter
Here’s wishing you all a blessed Easter Day.
Year: 2015
Wondering About the Weather
I remember when we used to attend Sport and Travel Shows all over the Midwest. The last time we attended one was before Abby started Kindergarten so it has been awhile. At the end of the Show season everyone was …
Spring Paddling Opportunities
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could get up to the Boundary Waters this Spring for an early canoe trip? I hope to get out this spring but I know how difficult it can be and it’s right in my …
National Forest Foundation
The National Forest Foundation created this infographic about the real beauty of forests. We love our Superior National Forest and I liked this infographic enough to share it with you, hope you enjoy it.
Boundary Waters Monkey
There are times I have been padding in the Boundary Waters and I hear what sounds like a monkey. Have you heard it too? My paddling partners tell me it’s a bird or the wind but to me it sounds …
Waking Up Hungry
You can probably tell by the red leaves in the background of this photo that this picture was not taken this spring. I haven’t seen any bear activity on the Gunflint Trail yet either but I’m sure we’ll see some …
Another Sign Summer is Near
You know summer is approaching when the call goes out to local property owners that it’s time to order your trees again. Every year, for I don’t know how many years, Hedstrom’s Lumber Company in Grand Marais, Minnesota has given …
Spring Rituals
I’m not sure if it should be considered a ritual, tradition or task but this past week I met with two of my retail clothing providers to place orders for the upcoming season. It shouldn’t be too big of a …
Spring Break Time
It’s Spring Break time and the kids couldn’t be happier. No school for a week! After substitute teaching two days in a row I’m willing to bet the teachers are very happy too. Hannah and Tony are back from their …
Make-A-Wish for Mining to Disappear?
I don’t know many 13-year-olds in my neck of the woods who would give up a wildlife safari in Africa or a trip to Disney World to go to Washington, DC to oppose mining near the Boundary Waters but a …