It may be past peak fall color time on the Gunflint Trail but that doesn’t mean it isn’t colorful. There are still some leaves hanging onto the branches and the larch trees are looking especially beautiful right now. Larches are …
One of these days I will stay awake and attempt to take photos of the northern lights myself. But each time I question myself and think, “I’m sure David Johnson will get some amazing shots.” Then I go back to …
Another tragedy suffered on the Gunflint Trail last week when a cabin owner lost their beloved pet to wolves. His cabin is right on the Trail near Seagull Outfitters where there is still plenty of activity going on. He got …
Have you ever skiied the Banadad Trail on the Gunflint Trail? If not then it surely belongs on your bucket list if you are a fan of wilderness and cross-country skiing. The trail travels through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area …
Roger Hahn and his wife Debbie owned Seagull Outfitters when Mike and I first moved to the Gunflint Trail in 1993. When I first saw him I thought he was dressed for town or going somewhere special. I soon realized …
The Minnesota DNR can object but they can’t do anything about the Fond du Lac Band hunting moose this year. They have special Treaty rights that allow them to do a number of things in their ceded territory. Moose numbers …
If you’re looking for something to do this Saturday then head up to Chik-Wauk. Geologist John Green is presenting about late summer flowers on ancient rocks from 2-3:30pm. If you haven’t seen the new Nature Center then this is a …
Here’s wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day Weekend!
It’s kind of sad when you have to use someone else’s pictures of a moose for a blog post. Seeing moose used to be an almost daily occurrence for me on the Gunflint Trail but I have only seen one …
Whether it’s the hot and dry weather we’ve experienced or just that time of the year the leaves are beginning to change colors on the Gunflint Trail. The smell and look of fall is in the air on Saganaga Lake …