Sled Dog Fun
We’re excited to have so much snow on the ground for the two dog sledding events on the Gunflint Trail this winter. There have been races cancelled in the past due to lack of sufficient snow cover. We’re covered …
Competitive Weekend
This weekend was about competition for some Cook County folks. A number of us were in Duluth, MN for a hockey tournament while a few were near Grand Rapids competing in a dog sled race. Local mushers Mark …
School on Saturday?
From my favorite, Idealbyte. What lesson’s just as important as readin’, ‘ritin’, and ‘rithmetic? The Bite Recyclin’, of course. Teach littl’uns greener ways – just as important as the traditional fundamentals – with a regular trip to the recycling center. …
Something Else Incredible
The weather on the Gunflint Trail is also incredible. Where else could you find warnings like this? DANGEROUS WIND CHILL VALUES THAT WILL RESULT IN FROSTBITE OF EXPOSED SKIN…OR HYPOTHERMIA IF PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT TAKEN…ARE OCCURRING. THESE DANGEROUS VALUES …
Incredible
I continue to be amazed by the beauty of my surroundings. One would think after time the scenery would grow old but each day it looks a little different. The angle of the sun, whether or not there are …
Grateful
I guess I should have made yesterday’s blog a two parter so I could have posted the other half today and not have been so late with this post. But I didn’t. Thanks so much for the compliments …
Murder or Suicide?
It was January in Northern Minnesota near Grand Marais. The thermometer read 8 degrees above zero and the sun was only a couple of hours from being done with it’s short work for another winter day. The plan was …
Facebook, MySpace and Linked In Oh My
Does it sound like I’m speaking a different language? It seems like every day there is a new website to check out and become a member of. Whether it’s Classmates, Reunions or Twitter everyone wants you to be a …
Animal Tales
Winter is in full force on the Gunflint Trail and the wildlife is aware. The moose have found their favorite salty spots and they can be seen on their haunches licking the road. There are numerous moose in their normal …
The Deck is Clean
For what seems like the first time so far this winter, the deck is clean. Relatively clean I should say. There is still some snow on the railings and it isn’t as though there aren’t places that still have …