Bell Canoes
"Nothing Moves Like a Bell." While that may be a true statement as well as their company’s tag line, Mike would still rather offer Wenonah’s in our fleet of rental canoes. We had the opportunity to demo three …
Snow Day
I don’t know how they can call it a Snow Day when there wasn’t any snow, but that’s what the School District said yesterday was. The cold temperatures combined with dangerous wind chills allowed the kids to stay home …
Cabin Fever on the Gunflint Trail
I am happy to see the forecast this week calls for warmer temperatures than we experienced over the weekend. I have a difficult time getting outside if the temperature doesn’t get above 10 below. With this week’s heat wave it …
Baby It’s Cold Inside
I woke up this morning and the tip of my nose was cold. I went downstairs to see what the temperature was and I had to do a double take. The thermometer on the top of the piano measures …
Baby It’s Cold Outside
The weekend forecast calls for cold and more cold. The high temperature for Saturday and Sunday is suppose to be up into the negative 6 degree range. They are calling for negative 27 degrees for the low. I’m thinking …
Groundhog’s Day, Full Moon and More
Last night the full moon of February shone brightly on the Gunflint Trail as I drove home from town. When there is a full moon in the winter it is so bright out at night you can drive without …
A New Trail
When you’re in the Paddlesport Industry water is news. When you have children you’re exposed to Disney movies. When you can find a teaching moment that is interesting to both you and your children you’re lucky. Today I feel lucky. …
Heaven on the Trail
There aren’t too many things better than going out for a ski on a cold winter’s day with friends. But there is one thing that is better for sure and that is going out for a ski on a …
Permits but not Passports
The Quetico Provincial Park in Canada is a special place to enjoy a wilderness canoe camping adventure. The rugged portages and lack of designated campsites makes the Quetico all the more appealing to some outdoor enthusiasts. Since the Quetico …
Trail Mail
The mail service on the Gunflint Trail is great. Some people are surprised we have delivery 6 days of the week just like everywhere else. When I send a letter to someone in the United States they usually get …