So Much Snow on the Gunflint Trail
It’s been a few years since I’ve seen snow like this on the Gunflint Trail. It has been piling up and I couldn’t be happier. The only complaint I have is it made snowshoeing the other day a wee …
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Cook County Snowmobile Club Fun
The snowmobile trails appear to be in great shape after the last big snowfall. The lake riding is pretty nice too. You can see for yourself and participate in some of the Cook County Snowmobile Club’s activities this winter. …
Happy Valentine’s Day
I hope you have something special planned for your sweetheart today. If you only bought flowers or chocolates then give us a call because your sweetheart deserves something better. Something special like a stay at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters or …
Take a Kid Ice Fishing this Weekend
I’m looking forward to this weekend not only because it’s Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend but also because my sister’s family is coming up for a visit. We’ll get to spend the weekend playing in the snow and …
Remembering Ralph of Chik-Wauk
We received some sad news the other day. Ralph Griffis, former owner of Chik-Wauk Lodge on the Gunflint Trail, passed away. He had been sick for quite some time and his suffering ended Saturday, February 9th, 2013. I’ll …
A Snow Day on the Gunflint Trail
The kids are happy today. First school was only going to be delayed for 2 hours but then it got cancelled. Nothing makes a kid happier than a snow day. The trees are flocked with fresh snow and it …
Mush is Less Than a Month Away!
Where does the time go? Mush for a Cure, the Gunflint Trail Sled Dog FUNdraiser is less than a month away. It’s hard to believe but it’s true and yet there is so much to do! Friday night …
Snow Much Fun on the Gunflint Trail
Winter is a great time of the year when you can get outside and enjoy the beauty of it. This past week I was lucky to get out and go cross-country skiing twice and snowshoeing once. Most of …
Nesting Bald Eagle Web Cam
I could spend all day watching a nesting bald eagle, if only I had enough bandwidth. Maybe you have good internet and can keep an eye on the eagle for me? The DNR has a webcam on a pair …
Minnesota Moose Won’t Be Hunted in 2013
The good news is there won’t be a moose hunt in Minnesota in 2013. The bad news is the moose population has dropped by over 50% since 2010 and 35% since just last year. The Minnesota DNR announced the …