Happiness is a white snowflake flittering to the snow covered ground beneath a star-filled sky. There’s been some happiness happening on the Gunflint Trail the past couple of evenings. Monday morning I awoke to a couple of inches of fresh …
After the blowdown in 1999 we were able to purchase a wildfire sprinkler system for Voyageur thanks to a partial grant from FEMA. Those sprinklers worked when we needed them to this May and without them there is no …
Thanks to those of you who responded to my blog about how to cut down on waste this holiday season. I appreciate Amy sending me some information from the Yoga Journal and Sue sending me her good ideas as …
Somewhere out there are people who have spare time and are looking for ways to make a difference. If you live in Minnesota or are planning a trip to Minnesota then you may want to check out what the …
The full moon of November was last night. As with all of the months November has many different names; freezing river, frost and snow moon. We’ve had the frost and the river is freezing so now all we need is …
I hope everyone survived Black Friday without a scratch. I have to admit I didn’t go shopping and I’m ok with that. Things like television and shopping make me think I need things I really don’t need. It also makes …
Do not burn yourself out. Be as I am-a reluctant enthusiast…a part time crusader, a half-hearted fanatic. Save the other half of yourselves and your lives for pleasure and adventure. It is not enough to fight for the land; it …
Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.
The rooftops in Grand Marais are covered in white. Snow hasn’t fallen recently but droppings from seagulls certainly have. The seagulls are flocking to the tiny harbor of Grand Marais and lining up on the rooftops. The seagulls …
There are so many ways to cut back on trash and the holidays are a perfect time to try it. Try to think about as many ways you can cut back on trash this holiday season. I would love …