A Decision Made on Snowmobile Trail
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 …
Year: 2015
A Valentine’s Day Treat
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 …
A Big Day at the Brewery
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 …
Cold and Windy
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 …
Eagles
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 …
Different Year Different Ice
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 …
A Beautiful Day at Voyageur
A fresh coating of snow makes everything look like a winter wonderland at the end of the Gunflint Trail.
A Beginning
Tonight we’re having a soft opening at Voyageur Brewing Company for friends and family. It will give us an opportunity to practice serving our beer and food to a forgiving audience before we open for real on the 12th of …
Boundary Waters Fishing Trips
There are ways to improve your odds for catching fish on a Boundary Waters canoe camping trip. I’ll share with you five sure fire ways to experience success on your BWCA canoe trip. Make sure the Boundary Waters lake you are fishing …
Planning a BWCA Canoe Trip
Top 5 things to consider when planning a Boundary Waters Canoe Trip Who is going Do you plan to fish Can you handle portaging Experienced paddlers Time of year You’ve heard people talk about the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. …