Swimming into the Solstice
A perfect way to celebrate the winter solstice is to take a swim in the snow. Cabin fever? Possibly but the great news is the days get longer from here on out.
Ursid Meteor Showers
Space Weather has an article about the annual Ursid meteor showers! The annual Ursid meteor shower always peaks near the time of the December solstice, so, in 2016, look for some possible activity over the next several nights. The forecast …
Save Your Salt for Your Margaritas
news release from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Contact: Pam McCurdy, 651-757-2559 10 smart salting tips that protect Minnesota waters As Minnesota endures heavy snowfall and bitter cold temperatures, most of us will rely on a crucial tool to clear the …
Cold Winter Weekend
The high temperature today on the Gunflint Trail was -3 degrees and the low temperature for last night was -21 degrees. Those are actual temperatures without the wind chill factor. According to an article our wind chill was -41 degrees …
Isle Royale Wolf Intervention
Isle Royale National Park has been studied over the years for the unique predator prey relationship of moose and wolves. In recent years the wolf population has struggled due to inbreeding and the lack of an ice bridge during winters …
Victory for the BWCA
The Federal Government took a stand and will not allow mining to happen near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. This is great news for those who love to paddle the pristine lakes of the Minnesota canoe country. According to …
Gunflint Trail Fox Receives National Recognition
So the headline isn’t 100% accurate but a photographer from Burnsville, MN who took a photo of a fox on the Gunflint Trail received an award for the wildlife category of the Windland Smith Rice International Awards Competition, held by …
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Icy Boat Arrives in Duluth
When the temperatures get cold ice starts forming. Here’s a boat that brought quite the load of ice into the Duluth Harbor.
Enjoying Winter in the Superior National Forest
There are so many outdoor recreation possibilities to choose from in the winter. We’re lucky to live in the Superior National Forest where cross-country ski trails, lakes and snowmobile trails abound. Snowshoeing through the woods, snowball fights, building snowmen, sledding …
9 Magical Places in Minnesota
The real headline says, “10 Magical places in Minnesota that look like the North Pole” but one of them is actually located in Michigan. It wouldn’t have been difficult to find one more place in Minnesota but the author chose …