Kayaking in Mexico
The 2nd episode of the Red Bull Series First Descent is out. It doesn’t contain as much whitewater paddling as the first one but it is still entertaining. What a fun adventure they are having. When I think about paddling …
Category: News
Mother Nature Needs a Hearing Aid
Yesterday was the first day of spring and today the kids are getting out of school early because of a snowstorm. I don’t think Mother Nature heard the news yesterday, maybe someone can try sending her a text to let …
Happy Spring!
It’s the first day of Spring but it doesn’t really look like it outside. Have no fear, spring will be here sooner or later and when it does, so will the smells of spring. Enjoy the day.
No Big Snow
The kids were disappointed we didn’t receive the big snowstorm the forecasters were predicting. They were looking forward to another day off from school or at least a late start or an early release. Most people were excited we didn’t …
Sagnaga Lake Speaks
This is a great article about our neighbor up on the Canadian side of Saganaga Lake. On remote island, Northland man has lived a life beyond the grid By Sam Cook on Mar 16, 2014 at 12:00 a.m. SAGANAGA LAKE, …
Who Knew?
They say you learn something new every day but as an overachiever I learn way more than one thing each day. Yesterday was the Winter Misery Index and today is the Red Bull TV Channel. I actually don’t know if …
Winter Misery Index
I have heard of everything now. Did you know the DNR had a Winter Misery Index? I hope someone will chart our Winter Misery Index for the Gunflint Trail. The Twin Cities Winter Misery Index Were the winters when you …
Snow and Creativity
It was snowing again this morning on the Gunflint Trail. The big flakes that look so pretty you want to catch them on your tongue. But to most people up here the snow doesn’t look as beautiful as it did …
Lutsen Mountain Skiing
Mike and Abby were able to go downhill skiing at Lutsen Mountain on Monday for the winter exploratory day at school. The temperature was almost too warm for skiing as the snow got a little soft in spots but it …
That Time of the Year Already?
It isn’t quite time for the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department members who want to be wildland fire certified to do the annual Pack Test but it will be here before you know it. And unlike the people in the …