Lake Trout Ice Fishing

2023-03-02T13:43:26-06:00

Lake Trout Ice Fishing Few things call to the hearts of ice-fishing anglers like that of a rod bending from the strain of a Gunflint Trail lake trout. Answer the call by joining us for the lake trout opener on Gunflint Lake this year on Saturday, Jan. 13. Reports are making their way back to [...]

Lake Trout Ice Fishing2023-03-02T13:43:26-06:00

Wildersmith on the Gunflint

2023-01-24T14:29:40-06:00

Wildersmith on the Gunflint September 6, 2019 As summer comes to a close, Gunflint Trail resident historian and philosopher Fred Smith's thoughts turn to fall colors and bear and grouse hunting. "The Wildersmith" documents Gunflint Trail life weekly on WTIP, Grand Marais' public radio station, so stream, listen, and feel free to support this [...]

Wildersmith on the Gunflint2023-01-24T14:29:40-06:00

Wildersmith on the Gunflint

2023-01-24T14:28:44-06:00

Wildersmith on the Gunflint August 23, 2019 Gunflint Trail resident historian and philosopher Fred Smith celebrates the blueberry harvest, blueberry pies at the Chik-Wauk Museum and the Blueberry Moon during Dark Skies observances! "The Wildersmith" documents Gunflint Trail life weekly on WTIP, Grand Marais? public radio station, so stream, listen, and feel free to [...]

Wildersmith on the Gunflint2023-01-24T14:28:44-06:00

Wildersmith on the Gunflint

2023-01-24T14:27:30-06:00

Wildersmith on the Gunflint July 26, 2019 Gunflint Trail resident scribe Fred Smith sings that "Happy days are here" on the Gunflint Trail. Summer is in full swing and visitors to the Trail are enjoying a respite from the heat of locations to our south and celebrating summer with the annual Canoe Races, Biggest [...]

Wildersmith on the Gunflint2023-01-24T14:27:30-06:00

Wildersmith on the Gunflint

2023-01-24T14:26:08-06:00

Wildersmith on the Gunflint July 19, 2019 Gunflint Trail resident historian and philosopher Fred Smith previews upcoming activities at the Chik-Wauk Museum, including a live display of Monarch caterpillars in the chrysalis stage of development progressing toward the day when they can be released as butterflies and a presentation by Thunder Bay Historian David [...]

Wildersmith on the Gunflint2023-01-24T14:26:08-06:00

Naturalist Activities: Soap Making

2023-01-19T16:30:39-06:00

Naturalist Activities: Making Your Own Soap Text and photographs by John Silliman Head Naturalist of Gunflint Lodge One of most popular crafts in the Gunflint Nature Program is Soap Making. It is also our most practical craft, as everyone needs soap. The activity starts out with a history of soap making, methods of soap making, [...]

Naturalist Activities: Soap Making2023-01-19T16:30:39-06:00

Wildersmith on the Gunflint

2023-01-24T14:25:15-06:00

Wildersmith on the Gunflint July 12, 2019 Gunflint Trail resident historian and philosopher Fred Smith looks forward to the annual Canoe Races at Gunflint Lodge and recounts local wildlife sightings, including a lone wolf swimming across Gunflint Lake. "The Wildersmith", documents Gunflint Trail life weekly on WTIP, Grand Marais' public radio station, so stream, [...]

Wildersmith on the Gunflint2023-01-24T14:25:15-06:00

Gunflint Trail Canoe Races

2023-01-05T13:25:15-06:00

Gunflint Trail Canoe Races July 20, 2022 The Gunflint Trail Canoe Races is a friendly competition between Boundary Waters outfitting, camp, and resort staff, to test our canoeing skills and recognize this area's Voyageur roots. Scheduled for July 20 at 4:00 p.m. this year, this event has been held annually on the Gunflint Trail [...]

Gunflint Trail Canoe Races2023-01-05T13:25:15-06:00

Wildersmith on the Gunflint

2023-01-24T14:23:34-06:00

Wildersmith on the Gunflint June 28, 2019 Gunflint Trail resident historian and philosopher and Chik-Wauk Museum volunteer talks about the many activities coming up at the Chik-Wauk Museum, including a Nature Center program about Author Helen Hoover's life on Gunflint Lake, "Kids Day" Tuesdays, and the grand opening celebration of the Watercraft Exhibit Building. [...]

Wildersmith on the Gunflint2023-01-24T14:23:34-06:00

Wildersmith on the Gunflint

2023-01-24T14:22:26-06:00

Wildersmith on the Gunflint June 21, 2019 On this Summer Solstice, Gunflint Trail resident historian and philosopher Fred Smith marvels at the spectacular Canadian sunrises and sunsets over Gunflint Lake. "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 Gunflint2023-01-24T14:22:26-06:00
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