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 …
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Now What?
After the Mush for a Cure is over I let out a huge sigh of relief. There’s still stuff to put away, bills to be paid, thank you’s to be said but for the most part I’m finished and I …
A “non-mushy” Mush for a Cure
One day later and we could have had a slushy, mushy, Mush for a Cure but Mother Nature was on our side and the temperature and lake conditions were absolutely perfect. Yesterday the high temperature was 40 degrees on the …
Lose an Antler?
I guess I had never heard the full explanation as to why deer and moose lose their antlers. In case you were wondering, here’s why. DNR QUESTION OF THE WEEK Q: It is not uncommon to find antlers lying on …
Mush on Gunflint Lake
Today is the day we’ve been waiting for, it’s the 8th Annual Mush for a Cure FUNdraiser on the Gunflint Trail. All festivities are on Gunflint Lake in front of Gunflint Pines Resort and Campground. The short course race for …
Pink Zombies & Head Shaving
Tonight is the Pink Zombie Party for Mush for a Cure where we highlight the Bald, Brave and Beautiful contest. We have three contestants who are putting their hair on the line to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer …
Mush for a Cure Is Almost Here!
Here’s my commercial for this year’s Mush for a Cure the event I co-founded years ago… Thank you to all who support Mush for a Cure, a Sled Dog FUNdraiser on Minnesota’s Gunflint Trail. With the generosity of volunteers, sponsors, …
Kayaking Encounters
There are some things you won’t see in the Boundary Waters when you’re kayaking. Chances are the biggest thing you’ll ever see swim beneath your canoe or kayak in the BWCA is a beaver or a fish. There isn’t any …
Lots of Attention for Lake Superior
This year Lake Superior is receiving a lot of attention. From precipitation to water level to the amount of ice cover and the Apostle Island area ice cave adventures have been constant themes in blogs and news reports almost all …
Wolves Change Rivers
Someone recently shared this video with me and not only does it have wonderful scenery from Yellowstone National Park it has great wildlife too. Best of all, I learned something by watching it and I hope you do too.