Spring Isn’t Here Yet
While the snowbanks along the Gunflint Trail are diminishing daily and the frost heaves threaten to throw your vehicle off of the road spring isn’t here yet. The scent of fresh soil is not in the air and Mr. Robin has yet …
Winter is Hanging On
The forecast for today says we could get 2-6 inches of new snow! Wouldn’t that be something? I went out cross-country skiing yesterday and was pleasantly surprised with the conditions. It got a little bit soft and slushy where …
Bright Night Sky
You’ve heard of Superman but what about Supermoon? It’s impossible to not notice the full moon on a winter’s night. It illuminates everything on land and you can see as if it’s daytime. Tonight the full moon will look …
Impressive
Sometimes I’m shocked at how well Mother Nature listens to me. After complaining about rain and warm weather yesterday today it is colder and snowing again. While this brings moans of disgust out of most people’s mouths it doesn’t …
WAIT! Don’t Leave Yet
When I said I was fine with winter being over after Mush for a Cure I didn’t think Mother Nature would take me so seriously. I still have trails to ski, lake trout to catch and places I want to snowshoe. It …
Another Moose Bites the Dust
Do not look at these pictures below if you have a weak stomache. The other day I received a phone call telling me there was a dead moose by our neighbor’s property right next to the Saganaga Lake Channel. I …
Another Mush for a Cure Success
The mushers and skijorers outdid themselves again. They raised over $28,000 in pledges for the 5th Annual Mush for a Cure. This group of incredible people raised an incredible amount of money especially for this economy. If you know any …
You Get All Kinds
There are all kinds of people in the world. I just don’t know what kind of a person would ask such a question. Question on yahoo -Hey I have a question about camping up in the Boundary Waters in …
Annual Trout Derby
Don’t go home yet there’s still more fun to be found on the Gunflint Trail this weekend. The Cook County Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club is holding their Annual Trout Derby today. It’s a great time on Gunflint Lake with a …
5th Annual Mush for a Cure
Today’s the day we’ve been waiting for since last March, it’s the 5th Annual Mush for a Cure Sled Dog FUNdraiser on the Gunflint Trail. The day’s festivities begin at Gunflint Pines Resort on Gunflint Lake with a hearty pancake …