Contrary to news reports, there is snow in Minnesota. You just have to go north to find it. While the bears may be hibernating, there is plenty of activity happening in the north woods.
Lodges are reporting that their cross country ski trail systems are groomed and in good condition. One outfitter measured nearly fifteen inches of snow in the woods. Looks like we’ll have a fresh base for our skiing trip later this week.
Grand Marais Art Colony is hosting its annual Winter Arts Festival, January 30-February 12. Artists will ski to wilderness lakes to paint and draw. Bring the kids and attend the snow sculpting symposium where hardy northern folk will ply their skills at carving out ornate pieces of art from blocks of snow.
While your out enjoying the snow, keep an eye out for the gray wolf. While they are naturally timid creatures, and more likely to be heard howling in the evening, they’ve had a number of sightings up on the trail.
Ice fishing houses have been appearing on BWCA lakes. A staff member at Tuscarora Lodge and Outfitters caught a handful of brook trout, all over twelve inches, during the weekend opener. Anyone else caught fish?
If you’re planning on fishing and camping one one of the lakes near areas affected by the Pagami Creek fire, remember that some campsites have been closed. This means you might have to paddle further to find an open campsite. Here is the latest on campsite closures.
Keep an eye out for our reports as we head north later this week to ski and snowshoe.
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