Wildersmith on the Gunflint February 8, 2019 Gunflint Trail?resident historian and philosopher Fred Smith shares sitings of a wolf pack, a bull moose, and a hungry fox. "The Wildersmith", documents "Gunflint Trail" life weekly on WTIP, Grand Marais' public radio station, so stream, listen, and feel free to support this voice in the wilderness. [...]

Birds of the Gunflint Trail February 5, 2019 Text and photos by John Silliman Gunflint Lodge Head Naturalist We have a nice variety of birds on the Gunflint Trail right now. Not only do we have the year-round residents like the black-capped chickadees and the common ravens, we also have some seasonal [...]

Valentine's Day on the Gunflint Trail February 4, 2019 In many parts of the country, Valentine's Day is overlooked when it comes to spending time outside engaged with winter activities. It's understandable, as all the pavement in a city doesn't lend itself to getting outdoors at this time of year. On the [...]

Wildersmith on the Gunflint February 1, 2019 Gunflint Trail?resident historian and philosopher Fred Smith muses on the record-cold temperatures and the canine stars of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race. "The Wildersmith", documents "Gunflint Trail" life weekly on WTIP, Grand Marais' public radio station, so stream, listen, and feel free to support this voice [...]

Wildersmith on the Gunflint Jan 25, 2019 Gunflint Trail?resident historian and philosopher Fred Smith answers the question "How cold was it?", recounts wildlife sitings of chickadees, nuthatches, jay birds, pine grosbeaks and a trio of mooses, and advises on spectating the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. "The Wildersmith", documents "Gunflint Trail" life weekly on [...]