Skiing George Washington Pines
I’m not sure what took me so long to do it but I finally went cross-country skiing at George Washington Pines. For those of you who have been on the Gunflint Trail the parking area for “The Pines” as everyone …
Can We Fix it?
Yes we can! The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is encouraging people to repair or fix things. If you need a little help you can always call Bob the Builder or read more and find a fix it clinic near you. …
Take A Hike and Call Me in the Morning
I know how good hiking is for my mind and body and it turns out so do doctors. According to this article by Marilyn Rodgers doctors agree hiking is great for your mental health. Here are the key points to …
Experiences Create Happiness
Most of us have a limited amount of money at our disposal. Some choose to spend it on “things” while others tend to spend it on “experiences.” Of course there are people who do a little bit of each but …
Drag Races on Hungry Jack Lake
The snowmobile drag races were held on Hungry Jack Lake on the Gunflint Trail on Saturday. I was in the Twin Cities watching my daughter play volleyball but it sounds like everyone had a fantastic time. These photos show David …
Too Warm for Me
I dislike warm days during the winter. The temperatures have been up into the 30’s the past couple of days and it doesn’t make me happy. Even 20 degree weather is a little bit warm for my liking especially if …
Eagle Camera Updates
It’s so neat to be able to watch an eagle’s nest. I haven’t seen any eagles in our neck of the woods yet and I never get to see anything like this so close up. Update Feb. 17, 2016 Three …
Love Winter on the North Shore
When the forecast calls for a blast of warm weather in February I don’t get excited. I actually get a little bit mad because I don’t want the snow to melt even a little bit. I enjoy the outdoor recreational …
Moose Population on the Gunflint Trail
Not too many years ago we would see a minimum of 4-5 moose on a trip to Grand Marais from the end of the Gunflint Trail. Our maximum number of moose sighted was 17 in one trip. This weekend while …
It Takes All Kinds
What’s the best type of snowshoes to wear? The answer to that question depends upon where you are going snowshoeing and what the conditions are. It doesn’t really matter too much which kind you wear as long as you are …