Hike the First Day of the New Year
Looking for something to do on New Year’s Day? A snowshoe hike is a great way to start out the New Year. If you can’t get to a State Park then just get outside and enjoy the great outdoors …
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Still Got Snow on the Gunflint Trail
Much of the northland received rain over the weekend. That rain did its best to eat away at the nice snow base we had on the northshore of Lake Superior. Fortunately the rain stayed close to the big Lake …
Cook County Full of Fun
What does Cook County have to brag about? Quite a few things actually. The CCEVB put together a list to show just how awesome Cook County is. Cook County: Assets and “Ests” World’s largest lake Cook County hugs …
School Tragedy
Our hearts are filled with sorrow with the news of another school shooting. What an awful thing to happen especially so close to the holidays. It reminds us how precious life is and how blessed we are. Our thoughts …
The Sun Also Rises on the Gunflint Trail
After dropping the kids off at the bus stop this morning I took Rugby for a walk. It was a little brisk at ten degrees but there wasn’t any wind so it wasn’t too cold. While walking I …
Now You See Them, Now You Don’t
It would be a sad day when you couldn’t see moose on the Gunflint Trail. Let’s hope the DNR can figure something out before that becomes a reality. Minnesota’s moose takes first step on path to ‘endangered’ Article by: …
Unusual Items for a Wilderness Lover’s Christmas Stocking
I stumbled across a blog the other day that caught my attention. I’m not sure I will add condoms or tampons to my survival kit but imagine the surprise of a loved one receiving these items in their Christmas …
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The Scoop from our Local Conservation Officers
There’s a weekly report I love to read and it’s from the Minnesota DNR. It tells us what our Conservation Officers have been up to. I always think it would be a great job to be able to ski …
Something Great for Cook County
After years of meetings and planning by numerous folks the groundbreaking ceremony is here! You are cordially invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cook County Family YMCA and we sincerely hope you can attend. Cook …
Snowstorm- Love It!
It’s a white world in Minnesota today. Much of the state has received a significant amount of snow today. Folks are happily shoveling their sidewalks, making snowmen and enjoying the winter wonderland. Get out the cross-country skis and snowshoes- …