Time is Running Out
Not too long ago I posted a blog by the title, "You Can Run But You Can’t Hide." It was in regards to the Grand Marais Campus PTA Raffle I’m helping with. I did get a couple of requests …
I Know Why
When I woke up yesterday morning I thought it was just another day. The sun rose, the birds chirped and the earth continued to rotate. How was I to know what a great loss the world would suffer at …
It’s Not Over Yet
Winter Tracks and winter are still going strong. It will be a cold 9:00AM start for the Annual Trout Derby sponsored by the Cook County Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club. The thermometer dipped to 26 below at the Seagull Guard Station and …
Hurry Up
There is so much to do today on the Gunflint Trail. I don’t like to make choices but I don’t think I can possibly get everywhere to do everything that’s going on today. The temperature is much warmer today …
Inside Outside
The thermometer reads 26 below zero this morning and it’s a tad chilly. One of those "it hurts to breathe mom" days. While other parts of Minnesota received significant snowfall yesterday we just received another dusting of an inch …
A Perfect Start
Today’s the day, it’s the first day of Winter Tracks on the Gunflint Trail. With big snowflakes falling from the sky and a fresh 2-4 inches along the Trail the resorts are ready and waiting for folks to come …
A Great Ride
The past few days have been perfect for our annual snowmobile trip. Every winter for the past 5 or 6 years we have packed our bags, tied them onto our snowmobiles and traveled the winter wonderland. Last year we …
Eat Green
Feel better about eating out by encouraging your favorite restaurants to go green. Check out these tips from idealbyte. Wanna leave more than 15% next time you visit your fave restaurant? The Bite Tip more: Suggest to local eateries …
What’s Your Favorite?
Winter Tracks is less than a week away and you can feel the excitement in the air. Everyone on the Gunflint Trail has a favorite winter activity but it’s very difficult to choose which ones to participate in when …
UP 200 Midnight Run
Mark Black from Black Magic Kennels spent the weekend mushing in Michigan. My adopted dog Zena was one of the lead dogs pulling him during the UP 200 Midnight Run. Racers should be finishing the over 200 mile race …