RSS Feed Instructions
My latest e-mail newsletter went out yesterday so if you didn’t receive it in your inbox then be sure to check it out on our website. I referred to the RSS Feed in my newsletter and some of you may …
New Month, New Moon
Happy December! It is the 1st of December and we are in the New Moon Phase. Normally around the new moon we are able to have a better chance at sighting the northern lights. In December this is especially true since …
Sunrise, Sunset
Sunrise today was at 7:28 AM and sunset was at 4:11 PM. That means that at 6:28 AM when I take Abby to the bus it is pitch black out and after 4:30 PM when she gets off the bus it …
Snow Much Fun
The temperature dropped considerably overnight and the rain turned to snow. We now have 2-3 inches of snow on the ground and it has been falling all day long. The ice on the roads that was turned up by the …
Icy Trail
We had some rain last night as well as some late season fog. This morning when I went to drive Abby to the bus stop we had quite the ride. It started just outside of our driveway on the hill …
The Gimmees
After a quick trip to visit relatives in and around the Twin Cities for Thanksgiving, it is very nice to be home. I again realized how fortunate I am to live at the end of the Gunflint Trail. I really …
Christmas Countdown
One cannot help but realize Christmas is just a short time away. The busiest shopping day of the year and my sister was out there with all of the other bargain hunters at 5:00 AM! The door buster specials, the …
Winter Driving on the Trail
It’s nice to have an all-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or smaller front-wheel drive vehicle for winter driving on the side roads off of the Gunflint Trail. Cook County does an awesome job of keeping the Trail clear but some of …
Happy Thanksgiving
We wish you and your friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving. It is a great day to think about all of the things we have to be grateful for. It is surprising how many wonderful things are in each of …
We’ve Got Snow
We woke up this morning to a wonderfully white world outside. The trees are covered with sparkling snow and there is a good 3-4 inches covering the ground. It is absolutely gorgeous. It made the drive out to the school …