A Chill in the Air
The chill in the air today was less subtle than it has been so far this fall. There was a bite to the wind and looking at the color of the sky it wouldn’t have been a shock to see …
Kayak and Raft Video
I am the type of a person who is afraid of a tiny riffle on the water. If there is any elevation change my grip on the paddle tightens. I can’t understand how people can paddle places like this. It …
Quetico Park Superintendent Visits Ely
I didn’t make the drive to Ely, MN to listen to the Quetico Park Superintendent but that doesn’t mean I’m not interested to hear what he has to say. In a nutshell, Ely is the gateway to the Quetico Park …
A Cat and a Dog on a Hike
It was a beautiful day today with sunshine and temperature in the 50’s. It was a great day for a hike in Grand Marais. Relatives of various ages and abilities were in town so we decided to just hike Sweetheart’s …
Oh Deer
It’s getting closer. It is the Minnesota deer hunting opener. It isn’t until November but that is soon enough to start dragging out boxes of hunting gear. My rule is fishing stuff needs to be put away before hunting stuff …
So Many Trails So Little Time
Get out and explore some!
Managing Water
The good news is in Cook County Minnesota we don’t have to worry about not having enough water. We do worry about what type of fish and how many of them are in our lakes. The Minnesota DNR is working …
Grouse Hunters
As most of you know I like to read the Conservation Officer Reports from our area. The latest one from our neck of the woods had this to say. CO Darin Fagerman (Grand Marais) had another very busy weekend in …
Crashing Waves in Grand Marais
When the wind blows in Grand Marais it’s fun to feel the spray or splash! Abby took some photos of me, the big lake and me enjoying the big lake.
Temps in the Teens
It’s been getting a bit chilly the past few nights and the temperatures dipped down into the teens. The cold weather and wind have done a number on the leaves and there are now more on the ground than in …