This is the last week of the rifle season and still no deer in the freezer. The snow began to fall this week, making it a little easier to find tracks, and the dropping temperatures should send the bucks into a deeper rut I am told. The bucks begin to make poor decisions when chasing does—sounds familiar? I have high... READ MORE >
November is traditionally a quiet time on the Gunflint Trail. Many residents take a much-needed vacation from the hustle and bustle of the summer season to relax a little before the snow flies. If I pass a car on the road these days I usually know who it is and where they are going. Don’t you just love small towns?... READ MORE >
The big moon has really lit up the evening sky this week. It is so still that I would imagine a lot of the forest creatures are on the move at night hoping to outwit the hungry wolves. Last night Rachelle and I stood in the doorway listening to a pack of wolves howling. It was not their typical drawn-out... READ MORE >
An elderly lady being interviewed on the radio made an interesting comment when asked her opinion about the drastic increase in divorce rates these days compared to the past. Her response was, “In my day people would fix broken things instead of simply throwing them out.” In many ways, she is right. It is easier to discard something, whether it... READ MORE >
The past few days on the Gunflint Trail have been beautiful. Temperatures were reaching the 60s with bright sunshine to boot. With any luck you were able to enjoy the outdoors this week since it may be short-lived. We all know how the weather can turn in northern Minnesota and this year we might even be ready for it. The... READ MORE >
Fishing this weekend was a true testament to an angler’s dedication to the sport. At one time I could not see the gentlemen sitting next to me in the boat as we accumulated an inch of snow on the deck—and yet we continued to fish through each winter squall. You would think our insane efforts would have been rewarded with... READ MORE >
October is a busy month on the Gunflint with hunters, anglers and tourists. Add in some homeowners who are up here to winterize their property and it adds up to a fair amount of people driving up and down the road. Still too busy for Rachelle and I to dine out. October is also the month when you no longer... READ MORE >
What a great time of year to be on the Gunflint Trail. I was fortunate enough to be working off of the Clearwater Road this week while the autumn colors are peaking. Every year I am surprised at how breathtaking our little corner of the world actually is. Pretty soon the tamarack trees will turn gold and the leaves will... READ MORE >
Brrrrr! It is down right cold this week on the Gunflint Trail with temperatures plummeting to the lower 30s. One morning there was even some light frost on the windshield of our vehicles. I finally got smart enough to cover the tomato plants with a tarp at night. It has taken me three years to produce tomatoes. You would think... READ MORE >
The eyes in the sky have been buzzing overhead a lot more frequently this week searching for any fire activity around the Boundary Waters Canoe Area. The recent lightning storms paired with dry conditions have raised concerns about potential forest fires. Smoky Bear’s hand is pointing to extreme and the southerly winds reaching 30 mph are making things worse. The... READ MORE >
