It’s raining again
April was quite dry and people were beginning to get nervous about fire danger and low water levels, not anymore. It seems as though it has rained every day since the beginning of May. According to our mid-trail weather man …
Scenic Byway
The Gunflint Trail is a State Scenic Byway that winds itself 56 miles from Grand Marais, Minnesota to the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. It is a paved highway that travels through the Superior National Forest and into the …
Fishing Opener
Just one work week away from the Minnesota Fishing Opener. We’re excited to get out and try our luck on Sag because we think it is going to be a good opener this year. Most years the opener isn’t all …
Attack of the killer Grouse?
Now here is a very strange animal encounter that was told to me from a very reliable source. It seems that a young woman went for a hike last June and encountered a mamma grouse with her chicks following close behind. …
Wildlife Wonders
I never seem to lose my enthusiasm for seeing wildlife on the Gunflint Trail. The other day when Josh and I were driving to town we spied a wolf on a side road. I slowed, turned around and went back …
Snow on the Trail
When I looked out the window this morning I had to do a double take. To my amazement the trees were coated with white once again. When Abby looked out and saw the snow she said, "Mom, I thought winter was …
Cold Water Paddling
The other morning I issued the first fishing licenses of the season to two men heading out to canoe in the Boundary Waters. I told them to be careful and wear their life vests. The one man replied, "We always …
Silence is Good for the Heart
"Screaming children, honking traffic, the construction site next door — being constantly assaulted by the high-decibel sounds of modern-day life can make stress levels soar and heart health plummet." Thank goodness I only have to deal with the screaming children …
Pink Paddles
I am happy to announce my new product to my near and dear blog readers. About a year ago I had the idea to make a pink paddle. With the help and support of my husband, friends, staff, and Mike …
Emergency Services
I spent the weekend at the 17th Annual Cook County Emergency Services Conference in Grand Marais. Both Mike and I are First Responders and along with Don, our Outfitting Manager, are members of the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire Department. Living …