It has been awhile since we have seen the snowfall in the Northland, but the sub-zero temperatures are keeping the woods white and the trails in great shape. High winds have curbed my excitement to see solid ice on the big lake this week as we enter the last half of the winter season. Ice anglers have been singing the... READ MORE >
Lakes are very unique in shape, depth, and current conditions which all play important roles in how, and sometimes if, a lake freezes each winter. The biggest, deepest lake of all has been fighting the ice for weeks as the high winds have kept it at bay, or at least “in the bay,” until today. While taking the kids to... READ MORE >
Mushers began arriving long before sunrise Tuesday morning, powered by their team of dogs who were eager to eat, rest, and regroup at the Skyport Lodge checkpoint. Sleep-deprived racers, handlers, volunteers, and newscasters slowly paced around like zombies as more teams began to arrive throughout the morning. Our kids were excited to skip the first half of their school day... READ MORE >
Old man winter finally loosened his grip this week with temperatures reaching the mid-twenties and sunshine to warm our pale faces. The wind subsided enough to enjoy the outdoors, and back-to-back snowstorms this week have left us with a fresh foot of snow to play on, but the real highlight has been the spectacular sunsets. The westerly view of Devil... READ MORE >
Saturday, January 13 marks the 2018 trout opener and a special weekend for kids under the age of 16 who would like to ice fish for free. Anyone over the age of 16 can take a kid under the age of 16 ice fishing without a Minnesota fishing license from Jan. 13-15. Check out the MN DNR website for more... READ MORE >
The anticipated BWCA fishing trip planned for this week was hinging on weather and work both cooperating, but neither did. Anglers braving the elements on opening weekend for trout earned their catch while battling high winds and subzero temperatures. Wind chills have been nearing 40-below zero on the gusty days, and lakes are reported to be making as much as... READ MORE >
The BWCA trout opener is Saturday, Dec. 30 and the early forecast is calling for high winds and low temperatures… sounds about right. New Year’s weekend is known for rough weather and this year will prove no different as anglers hike into the B-Dub in search of trout. All species of trout will open for anglers on lakes that are... READ MORE >
Nothing says, “winter” like the buzz of passing snowmobiles that are being heard more frequently as we near the end of another year. The last snowstorm covered the trails with a fresh eight inches of fluffy snow that is ready to be groomed in time for the holidays, and another 10 inches are predicted to fall this week. Many of... READ MORE >
The latest streak of warm weather, although pleasant, has turned most of Cook County into a skating rink. Flooded parking lots, caused by the powerful daytime sunshine, have turned to ice overnight as the temperatures drop below freezing—which creates a dangerous situation for both pedestrians and drivers. A couple of our neighbors on Devil Track Lake decided to take advantage... READ MORE >
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner at Skyport Lodge for our relatives from Iowa was a great success, with nice weather and plenty of snow for them to play in. The men ice fished, rode snowmobiles and four wheelers, while the ladies decided to stay warm by the fire as they decorated the lodge with Christmas lights and garland. I was surprised to... READ MORE >
