Snowshoe Fun
The other day I was lucky enough to be able to get out and enjoy one of my favorite winter activities, snowshoeing. A friend invited me down the Trail to her backyard on Poplar Lake, an area I haven’t …
Boundary Waters Ice
Most of the Boundary Waters is now covered with ice and snow. People have been out skiing, ice skating, fishing, and snowshoeing on the now solid surfaces. The larger lakes, such as Saganaga and Gunflint on the Gunflint Trail are still …
Ten Minutes
Last night as I laid in bed I could hear the wind blowing outside. I could feel the cold air coming in through the cracks of my window and I could see the moon shining brightly above the trees. I was …
Trail Heads
When you are ready to head out on the trail this winter don’t forget what you’re mother told you about wearing a hat. "If you want to be warm then wear your hat or you’ll catch a cold." …
We’ve Got Snow
Winter enthusiasts in our neck of the woods have been jumping for joy the past couple of days. From Grand Marais to the end of the Gunflint Trail there is a white coating of snow everywhere! Most areas received anywhere …
The Gunflint Trail
Some people think the Gunflint Trail is only a hiking trail, others believe it is a dirt road, and there are still people who have never heard of the Gunflint Trail. The Gunflint Trail is a designated Scenic Byway that …
Oh Christmas Tree
It’s that time of the year again and Christmas will be here before we know it. Most people have a variety of traditions and/or rituals they partake in each Christmas Season. There are annual shopping trips, office parties, the baking of sweets, and …
Where in Minnesota is Grand Marais?
Visitors to Voyageur Canoe Outfitters must first find Grand Marais, MN before they make the 56 mile trek to the end of the Gunflint Trail. Grand Marais is easy to find if you know where Duluth, MN is. All …
December Moon
The full moon of December is on the 4th and should be out by 6:25 PM. The full moons of winter when we have snow on the ground are spectacular. The light of the moon reflects off of the …
Making Ice
When I woke up yesterday morning and looked at the thermometer it said 32 degrees. I was surprised to see that it was that warm out so after I dropped the kids off at the bus stop I decided …