There is Such Thing as a Free Lunch
If you’re as lucky as Larry on Saganaga and catch a 30 pound Lake Trout during Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend you’ll have your free lunch. Not sure where Larry caught it or with what but I can’t …
End of the Beargrease
Today is the day the Beargrease Marathon ends. I understand why it is called a marathon now. Just trying to keep track of where the teams are is exhausting thank goodness I don’t have any other responsibilities. Josh, Abby and …
Beargrease Fun or Not
I go between wanting to run a team of dogs during the Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon to thinking it would be the most ridiculous thing ever to do. At times it looks like alot of fun and at other …
Ask Pat
If you ever needed to know what was going on at the end of the Gunflint Trail all you had to do was Ask Pat. That was until 2007 when the Ham Lake Fire burned Frank and Pat Shunn’s …
Monetary Benefits Considered
I know they say, "Money makes the world go round." but does it always have to be the most important consideration when making a decision? Too many decisions are made because of money. When does quality enter the equation? …
The Case of the Disappearing Firefly
If you want to find a firefly then you may need to come to my neighborhood to see one. In the summertime when it’s dark outside I can look out my window and see tiny flashes of light in the …
The Moon and More
Words can’t describe how beautiful the Gunflint Trail is right now. The snow is hanging onto the branches of the trees and the sunlight makes everything sparkle. The winter landscape is incredible in spite of the cold temperatures. …
Border Route Trail Clearing
Good news for those of us who love to hike or snowshoe the Border Route Trail. To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the completion of the Border Route Trail, the Border Route Trail Association is planning a full slate …
Ski the Banadad
I skiied the Banadad Trail a number of years ago and I really want to do it again. Thanks to the newly formed Banadad Trail Association the trail is said to be in better condition than ever. Gunflint Trail- …
Another Athlete Claims Retirement
When Brett Favre retired he didn’t stay retired, thank goodness for that. Mark Black may not be quite as famous as Brett Favre but to those in the mushing world he’s somewhat of a legend. Mark has participated in fifteen Beargrease Marathons and …