Lily the Bear
Lily the Bear may become more popular than the Hamm’s Bear at least with the computer savvy generation. Lily is a bear in Northeastern Minnesota who recently gave birth to a cub. Not an exceptional feat in itself but …
Fabulous Frozen Falls
Almost everyone who travels the North Shore of Lake Superior has seen Gooseberry Falls. Years ago the parking was right alongside Highway 61 and the visitor center was adjacent to the Highway making it a convenient place to stop. Before …
Inappropriate Content on Site
I know I shouldn’t probably post this joke on my blog but I find it too funny not to. Everyone has heard of Sven and Ole, not just the pizza place in Grand Marais. Here’s the sad story of …
It’s Happening Again
I was doing good for awhile but now it’s happening again. The run here, stop there, do this, forget that, wait a minute, organize it merry-go-round of my newly aquired spontaneous personality. It’s enough to make me dizzy and …
Minnesota Winter
Thinking this might be an idea for a snow sculpture during Winter Tracks? It’s winter in Minnesota and the gentle breezes blow, seventy miles an hour at twenty-five below. Oh how I love Minnesota when the snow’s up to your …
Grab Your Cross-Country Skis
Looking for something to do this weekend? Then come on up to the Gunflint Trail for the Volks Ski, we’d love to see you up here. Volks Ski Fest January 23 – 31, 2010 Events on the Gunflint Trail …
One Less Thing To Worry About
Everyone knows paddling the Boundary Waters is an awesome wilderness adventure. But like most adventures the wilderness comes with inherent risks. Luckily the risk of being shot by teenagers with a a pellet gun isn’t one you’ll have to worry …
Procrastination Nesting
The term "nesting" usually refers to a soon to be mom preparing things for the arrival of her new baby. I know I am not nesting but I sure have been distracted by things in my house lately. I …
Happiness Is…
Wearing my purple Favre jersey with pride as I cheer on the Cook County M2 Team to victory. That was just earlier today in Silver Bay, MN where a weekend of hockey action took place. To say Josh’s …
White Snow
The whiter the snow the longer it stays around. Just one more reason to be concerned with air pollution. Yosemite National Park, researchers are sprinkling charcoal on the snow,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Submitted by Yosemite Blog on December 26, 2009 – 2:38pm …