“For me, camping is the Holiday Inn.” If I had a dollar for every time someone has said that to me, I’d be rich. Usually they say it when I’ve said something about going into the wilderness. Comparing a hotel to the Boundary Waters….it’s hard to know how to answer. But maybe it is a good question: Why would I... READ MORE >
Growing up in the Pacific Northwest I fell in love with the mountains: backpacking with friends and children. Nothing, I thought, could be as beautiful as a sweep of alpine meadow leading to a snow-capped peak. Then, 15 years ago, friends took me into the Boundary Waters and I fell in love again. Since then I’ve spent as much time... READ MORE >
“Is that a rock?” A first time Boundary Waters visitor pointed her paddle. “Or a moose?” “A rock…” I squinted. “No it’s moving. A moose!” We paddled closer as the large female buried her head in the lake, bringing up a mouthful of weeds. She looked at us and put her head under water again. “Listen!” another paddler whispered. “There’s... READ MORE >
For hundreds of years, Christians have entered into Christ’s last journey— from condemnation to the cross—by meditating on The Stations of the Cross. This year, over two dozen Cook County artists are offering their artistic expressions of these stops, bringing local eyes to Christ’s journey, in woodblock, watercolor, glass, textile, photography, wood, clay, acrylic and word. TheStations of the Cross... READ MORE >
Around a hundred people gathered Monday, February 15 at the North House Folk School for an evening organized by Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church. One end of the room was an array of potluck items, including old favorites, like Tater-Tot hot dish and slow baked beans. On the other end, a rousing group of musicians played. Donating their time... READ MORE >
On Monday, Feb. 15, from 6-10 p.m., you are invited to have fun for a great cause — Haiti relief. A number of musicians including Bump Blomberg, Eric Frost, The Pincushion Warblers, and The Cascade Mountain Syrup Lickers are donating their time and talents for this evening at the North House Folk School. Food will be provided by the community,... READ MORE >
