I recently visited the Cross River Heritage Center in Schroeder for their exhibit Boom Town to Ghost Town: Taconite Harbor. I again found myself in awe of the Taconite Harbor area. Most people drive beneath the railroad bridges and past …
If all of the other kids are jumping off of a bridge would you do it too? I guess when you’re a teenager who likes adrenaline the answer is “Yes.” I had never heard of anyone getting injured or killed …
I like the basic S’mores with my marshmallows toasted not burned. When I get crazy I try using one of those chocolate covered graham cracker cookies but nothing tastes better to me than the basic S’mores. There are tons of …
Another tragedy suffered on the Gunflint Trail last week when a cabin owner lost their beloved pet to wolves. His cabin is right on the Trail near Seagull Outfitters where there is still plenty of activity going on. He got …
Have you ever skiied the Banadad Trail on the Gunflint Trail? If not then it surely belongs on your bucket list if you are a fan of wilderness and cross-country skiing. The trail travels through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area …
We’re a month late in celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service. The actual date was on August 25, 2016 but it’s a year long celebration, “of stewardship of America’s national parks and engaging communities through recreation, conservation, …
If the fall colors aren’t enough to entice you to come for a visit then how about an Oktoberfest Celebration at Voyageur Brewing Company? Grab your friends, put on your best German Duds and come up for some Oktoberfest Fun. …
Roger Hahn and his wife Debbie owned Seagull Outfitters when Mike and I first moved to the Gunflint Trail in 1993. When I first saw him I thought he was dressed for town or going somewhere special. I soon realized …
They’re Back! Dave and Amy Freeman completed their 365 days in the wilderness and have returned to the “real world.” Is it the real world? They now question which is which. I can’t imagine coming back from 365 days in …
The Minnesota DNR can object but they can’t do anything about the Fond du Lac Band hunting moose this year. They have special Treaty rights that allow them to do a number of things in their ceded territory. Moose numbers …