Rain or Snow?
Today was windy, rainy and cold. The morning was blustery and there were several small trees and branches down along the road and in our yard when I took Abby to the bus this morning. The puddles kept getting bigger and …
Rains Came Down
The morning started out dry, but after that, it rained for the rest of the day. It varied between a mist, a downpour and a drizzle but it continued to fall all day long. The temperature dropped considerably from yesterday with a …
Eastern BWCA Prescribed Burns
The USFS has been conducting prescribed burns along the Gunflint Trail. The One Island, Saucer and Gunflint Palisade burns have all been ignited while the Crocodile Burn was not. The burns did cause some closures of campsites, entry points and hiking …
October in the Northwoods
Another beautiful day on the Gunflint Trail. The temperature was in the high 70’s and blue skies were everywhere. A drive on the Trail or a ride in a boat offers spectacular Fall scenery. The grouse have been out sunning …
Gunflint Splendor
What a beautiful day on the Gunflint Trail. The sun shown brightly across the forest and on the lakes for a picture perfect day. The wind was blowing lightly and the sound of rustling leaves could be heard while walking …
Weekend Weather
Another beautiful weekend is forecasted for the end of the Gunflint Trail and surrounding Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Today the high temperature will be in the mid 70’s and Saturday and Sunday could see temperatures up into the 80’s. …
Boundary Waters Prescribed Burns
The USFS is hoping to do a couple of prescribed burns in and around the BWCA this weekend. There will be a few entry points closed around mid-trail off of Poplar Lake for a couple of days. The Forest Service …
Don is Home!
We are so happy to say that Don and Marilyn have returned to the Gunflint Trail. After a day of tests in Eau Claire yesterday he was given the go ahead to return home. Don’s a few pounds lighter and a …
My Moose
After I dropped Abby off at the bus stop I went for a run. It was around 6:30 in the morning, still a bit dark and some morning fog was hanging along the roadside. I could see what appeared to …
Moose Calling
We have a friend Bob who is excellent at calling moose. For those of you who do not know what this means, it is when you grunt and make other animal like noises in order to attract a bull moose. …