Wishing I was Fishing.
It is absolutely gorgeous outside today. I was just out on a quick boat ride with the kids and the lake is perfectly calm. The sun is shining and there is hardly a cloud in the sky. The temperature is …
Hurricane Katrina
Even at the end of the Gunflint Trail we have been unable to escape the horror of Hurricane Katrina. We are very concerned about the safety and well-being of everyone who has had their lives turned upside down by this disaster. …
Fire Ban Lifted!
Good news for us campfire lovers, the fire ban will be lifted as of 12:01 AM September 2nd, that’s tonight at midnight. The USFS feels we have had enough precipitation combined with cooler temperatures and morning dew to alleviate some …
Fall Canoe Trips
We recently had a group return from the Quetico Park who had an absolutely wonderful trip. This isn’t that unusual as most people do have a great time canoe camping in the wilderness, but it made me get the itch …
Almost September
It’s hard to believe August is almost over. It seems like yesterday was the 4th of July and now here it is, almost September. I have a strange feeling this year about September. This is Abby’s first year of school …
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
It amazes me how much garbage is thrown out everywhere. On a recent trip to Duluth I noticed piles of stuff alongside the curbs of houses. To me it looked like a yard sale, but these items were going to …
Portage Planning
I admit it, I like to portage. According to Bill Mason, "Anyone who tells you portaging is fun is either a liar or crazy." I guess I am crazy because I do think portaging is fun. There is something very …
High Fire Danger
With the fair amount of rain we received yesterday we will hopefully be out of High Fire Danger . According to the DNR, High Fire Danger means a wildfire could ignite readily, spread rapidly, burn with high intensity and be difficult …
Modern Day Deliverance
Ok, most of us paddling enthusiasts have had a good laugh over Burt Reynolds and the movie, The Deliverance. Do you remember that one? Dueling banjos, bad teeth, and crazy backwood hicks? Well, I have relatives that live in Arkansas …
After the Alpine Fire
Only a few firefighters remain active on the Alpine Lake Fire. Some are taking the remaining hose out of the woods and others are continuing the clean up efforts. There are a couple of planes left in the area to check …