We’ve Got Snow!
A winter wonderland awaits on the Gunflint Trail. The only thing that makes it not look like February are the liquid lakes. The mid-trail area received significantly more snow than we did at the end of the Gunflint Trail but …
Bear Cubs Found Inside of a Dumpster
Two bear cubs were found inside of a locked dumpster in Lutsen, Minnesota. They managed to get inside with the safety bars in place but couldn’t make their way out. The momma bear was in a nearby tree where both …
Loving Lake Superior
A calm day by Lake Superior in Grand Marais, Minnesota. The waves have a way of mesmerizing me.
BWCA Campfire Cooking Enthusiast?
Then you must check out this you tube video and the channel associated with it. When I’m in the BWCA I don’t like to cook but I don’t like to cook in the kitchen either. Give me a grill and …
With a snap of the fingers
Mother Nature must have realized the date on the calendar and with a snap of her fingers she changed the weather drastically. Yesterday afternoon the temperature made it up into the 60’s and today we’ll be lucky if we see …
Outdoor Chores Anyone?
This would have been a perfect fall to build a cabin or take on some other large outdoor task. The weather has been super cooperative with warm daily temperatures and an almost constant autumn sun. It’s difficult to be inside …
Moose Population Declining in Ontario
Like the Minnesota moose population the Ontario moose population is also on decline. According to a recent article in the Quetico Superior Publication the numbers have declined by 20% in the last decade. What is causing the decline? “Scientists haven’t …
Rain Today
After days of beautiful weather we had a little bit of rain today. In spite of the rain the temperature made it to 63 degrees at the end of the Gunflint Trail. It’s been unseasonably warm for October but no …
Friday Drives for Friday Night Lights
Or something like that. When you’re kids go to school in Cook County you spend a considerable amount of time in the car to drive to away games. I’m fortunate to have the time and ability to travel to their …
Up Next- Orionid Meteors
The dark skies of the Gunflint Trail are perfect for watching meteor showers. Up next are the Orionids! Look for Orionid meteors this month By Deborah Byrd in Astronomy Essentials | October 15, 2017 Details on the annual Orionid meteor …