Fall on the Gunflint Trail
It hardly feels like the first day of fall with the temperature at 8am reading 67 degrees at the end of the Gunflint Trail. But the calendar says it’s true so we must believe what it says. I for one …
Year: 2017
Canoeist Struck by Turkey?
That isn’t a headline I can say I have seen before. Near Ely, MN, a wild turkey flew out of the woods and struck a vehicle with a canoe on top of it. The windshield broke and the man thought …
Gunflint Trail Hiking- South Lake Trail
It had been a number of years since I last hiked the South Lake Trail. As far as hiking trails on the Gunflint Trail the South Lake Trail is not that special. It doesn’t offer amazing views like the …
Lake Superior Sunset
While out for Abby’s Senior pictures the other night we had a terrific opportunity to capture a beautiful sunset on Lake Superior.
Mosquitoes in September on the Gunflint Trail
The warm temperatures on the Gunflint Trail and the recent rainfall were enough to hatch a new crop of mosquitoes. What an unfortunate turn of events for those who seek out the BWCA in September for lack of bugs! I …
Unexpected Visitors in the Canoe Country
While Abby and I were camping on Saganaga over Labor Day weekend we had unexpected visitors. We could hear the sound of people talking and the occasional bark of a dog but we didn’t pay it much attention. Then we …
Busy Bears
We’ve been hearing reports of bear activity lately. The berry picking wasn’t good for the bears either and they are in need of food before they hibernate for the winter. They are looking wherever they can for some good food …
TGIF
TGIF? What could it stand for besides “Thank goodness it’s Friday?” How about “Thank goodness it’s fall?” As a business owner or someone who services tourists you might find yourself thinking that because you’re super tired from a busy summer. …
It’s beginning to look a lot like fall
The fall colors are here and they are beautiful. DNR News Release For Immediate Release: Sept. 7, 2017 Expect a near perfect fall leaf season in Minnesota state parks and trails The Fall Color Finder goes live Sept. 7 Adequate …