Have a happy holiday and a good New Year 2012. Back in 1961 toys were a bit different but the excitement was the same. This picture is me the blogger of course.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas
Have a happy holiday and a good New Year 2012. Back in 1961 toys were a bit different but the excitement was the same. This picture is me the blogger of course.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Ski Holiday in Yupperland



Sunday, December 11, 2011
Bentleyville Duluth Minnesota


A few shots of Bentleyville in Duluth Minnesota. Each year they add more and more lights. It’s quite the attraction. Would be nice if it snowed before Christmas this year.The last shot is the daily fly over Satellite shot of Lake Superior Region. I love it when the lakes freeze in the Boundary Waters and you can see them clearly on the shot. The sheer volume of lakes is astounding to me. How did the Explorers of old find their way?Imagine the wilderness back then as right now it’s pretty incredible present day.
http://bentleyvilleusa.org/
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Meteorological winter begins
According to the weatherman winter has begun this week. Of course the official winter for most begins with the winter solstice and the shortest day of the year. Either way it's here and evidence can be seen in Lutsen Minnesota. The Mountaintop Restaurant has quite a view at the top of Moose Mountain. They make snow of course and they opened Thanksgiving weekend.
Lutsen Ski resort is really wonderful with many activities. Even just dining and sightseeing can be very enjoyable. The view from the Mountaintop Restaurant can be all the way to Michigan on a clear day. Skiing is the best in the Midwest with over 90 runs when fully open. Or you can simply ride to the top in the Tram and have a lunch with a fireplace. What a view! The daily satellite shot shows the snow and the frozen lakes on the Northshore.

Lutsen Ski resort is really wonderful with many activities. Even just dining and sightseeing can be very enjoyable. The view from the Mountaintop Restaurant can be all the way to Michigan on a clear day. Skiing is the best in the Midwest with over 90 runs when fully open. Or you can simply ride to the top in the Tram and have a lunch with a fireplace. What a view! The daily satellite shot shows the snow and the frozen lakes on the Northshore.


Thursday, December 1, 2011
Time is running out for the old Ore Dock.


Monday, November 28, 2011
Stoney Point Surfing


Sunday, November 27, 2011
North Shore Holiday Weekend
Saturday night had some snow flurries but didn't amount to much at all. Looks like next week the winter may arrive as colder temps are in the forecast.
Shoppers were out in force this weekend. Downtown Grand Marais was busy. I go for the Sven and Ole's pizza for lunch. Ever have a Chicken and Wild Rice pizza? How about some Herring?
It's all good fun!
Friday, November 18, 2011
The Snowshoe Priest
Saturday, November 12, 2011
More fall pics before the winter


Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Artist Point Grand Marais Minnesota
Thursday, November 3, 2011
The thoughts a picture provokes......

http://www.solglimt.com/ I find the pictures very nice when it's flat calm and sunny. I look at the shot and think of all the history that has taken place on these shores. If those hills could talk. If you dig just a bit you would be shocked all the events that have happened in the Twin Ports area. Matter of fact it would take a lifetime to read it all. It's that rich with history.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Cascade Lodge Lutsen Minnesota

Friday, October 28, 2011
UFO in Grand Marais Mn?

Wednesday, October 26, 2011
This weeks auroras
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Grand Marais Mn. Sunset
Friday, October 21, 2011
More fall.....
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Seawall Motel, Grand Marais Mn.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Down the coast heading home

Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Murals all around Grand Marais Minnesota


Link to a interview with the artist:
Monday, October 10, 2011
Deep Roots
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Lutsen Mountain Live cam
More fall color....


Saturday, October 8, 2011
Pagami Creek Fire jumps the line

I will admit, I'm fascinated with these daily satellite shots. When it's clear you can see everything and I feel like a spy. You can see the maples still red on the ridges near Lake Superior and you can clearly see smoke rising from the Pagami Creek Fire. The high winds have caused the fire to jump the fire lines in certain areas. They are fighting it hard. You can clearly see the burn area on the shot. That is alot of landscape that burned. If you know your lakes you can see the old Hamm Lake fire burn on the shot just above Gunflint Lake also. It's brown in color. That was over three years ago I believe. Click on the image for a larger view. For daily updates and details about the fire click on the link below:
Friday, October 7, 2011
Fall Color ride Lutsen Mountain Minnesota

Everybody and their dog (in some cases) were at Lutsen Mountains for fall color and a Gondola ride up Moose Mountain. A ride to the top and lunch at the Mountain top Chalet that was built just a few years ago to replace the older restaurant. It's quite a thrill to take the ride and the view all the way to Upper Michigan. We ate down below at Papa Charlie's restaurant at the bottom as it was less crowded. They have excellent burgers and sweet potato fries. And there is a deck facing Moose Mountain. I would guess when we left that the line for the Gondola was at least a 100 people deep if not more? It was quite the scene and my thoughts were there are more quiet places to see fall color. Perhaps we will be back for spring break and skiing in March!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
White Sky Rock/Caribou Lake Minnesota

The trail up to the overlook at White Sky Rock. It was a golden climb with the leaves filtering the sun. Simply wonderful and great exercise on a rather steep grade but only about a 1/3 of a mile.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Lookout Mountain, Lutsen Minnesota


Monday, October 3, 2011
Cascade River Minnesota Salmon Run

The Pink Salmon were running strong upon our arrival at the river this past weekend. We were lucky to time our visit to see this at peak. Also the leaves were peak for Maples on the ridges.
The weather was glorious cool and sunny. Perfect weather for hiking the trails. More to come so
Stay tuned......
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Peak Fall Color weekend on the NorthShore of MN.

http://www.spaceweather.com/
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fall_colors/index.html
Monday, September 26, 2011
Pagami Creek Fire and Fall Colors.

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