Hello Canoe Trippers, From Ely Minnesota We get away most summers, Nancy and I, in August and September to the Quetico. Along with a bunch of day trips to the…
Simple Places by Jeffrey Hancock My head screamed in pain at camp. It had been a long and demanding previous three days as I wrapped up work, prepared to leave,…
Thursday, April 19, 2018 Guest Blog by Cara Berzins Ladies, no matter what hats we wear and titles we carry, I suspect that there are some core things we all…
On Friday afternoon the sun left Ely for more southern climes I guess. The clouds rolled in and the wind picked up. Shagawa Lake has become, over the years, the…
The sun coming in the window woke me with its warmth. The cats were curled up, one on top of the quilt, one underneath, effectively trapping me. I wanted to…
With social distancing in place across much of the world and the signs of spring dawning with crisp mornings and sunswept afternoons, I have ventured out with my trusty bike…
Spring Hike Ely, Minnesota
When we left the house on Sunday it was to go on a hike together, to get into the woods for a brief time. Although we’ve been out for walks,…
Trip Report: 4/5/2020 This is the time of year that I briefly switch to chasing panfish on the ice, until there is no longer any safe ice to fish. Walleye/Northern…