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Hundreds of acres of high quality wetlands spread out along the Embarrass River.
Plodding the paddies
There are some places that just seem to have that secret sauce when it comes to attracting birds and, in our region, there are few places saucier than the Darwin S. Myers wildlife management area, … more
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A fog shrouded moon glows through bare branches.
October memories
When I was a kid, late October was a time of anticipation. While most kids love Christmas most of all, I looked forward to Halloween at least as much. But Halloween wasn’t just a night for me … more
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Many area aspen were still showing their autumn gold in late October this year, well past their normal peaks. The aspen peak is arriving more than a week later than 40 years ago, a reflection of the changing climate.
Fall leaves are turning, falling later
REGIONAL— It’s not just your imagination. Leaves are changing color later than in the past here in the North Country, and we’re not alone. All across North America, the dramatic … more
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Talking of turtles
REGIONAL—Here’s something you probably didn’t know. This past Monday, May 23, was World Turtle Day. You may have missed all the hullabaloo, but any day is a good time to celebrate … more
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Whitefish netting opens on area lakes
REGIONAL—The Minnesota DNR has set dates for recreational netting of whitefish and cisco on seven lakes in the Tower fisheries work area. These lakes are Schedule I waterbodies, which are more … more
Send us your hunting stories
REGIONAL—Deer season is a time of tradition, family and fun. It’s also a time for great outdoors stories and we’d like to hear yours— so we can share the best with our … more
DNR’s northeastern Minnesota report
Per the DNR: “Deer populations in many northern areas of Minnesota are still struggling to recover, following back-to-back severe winters. During severe winters, thermal cover and forage … more
Ruffed grouse numbers may be up this fall, even though the population is supposed to be in the declining phase of its ten-year cycle.
Outlook for fall grouse harvest appears promising
REGIONAL— The region’s ruffed grouse population is in the declining phase of its roughly ten-year cycle. But someone forgot to tell the grouse. For over 70 years, the cyclical ups and … more
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The bobcat who came for dinner stares intently while taking a break from feeding.
Here kitty, kitty, kitty
There was a critter afoot. I pointed that out to Jodi several days before Christmas. Someone had dumped the butchered remains of a deer on our property back in November and I had dragged it all to a … more
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April and dogs loaded up for a trip to the island.
Slush Mush
My biannual pilgrimage back to the island has started, but it is always fraught with peril. This year is no exception, and in fact, will go in the logs as a not-too-great travel year. You know, … more
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Bear hunters might be in for a challenging season this fall, as bears aren’t as attracted to baiting because there are plentiful berries in the wild.
Advantage goes to bears as season opens Friday
REGIONAL— Cautious optimism is the general rule for area bear guides, even as the abundance of natural foods in the woods appears to be reducing interest in their baits. The bear season gets … more
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Zebra mussels confirmed in the Embarrass Mine Pit
REGIONAL— The presence of zebra mussels has been confirmed in the Embarrass Mine Pit, near Aurora, by the Department of Natural Resources. A U.S. Forest Service employee contacted the DNR after … more
Northern long-eared bats were common in our region until a few years ago. Their disappearance is likely fueling growth in our mosquito population.
Bats are down, mosquitoes are up
A 2009 study by a pair of graduate students in Michigan may help to explain why everyone in the North Country seems to be complaining about the clouds of mosquitoes right now. Anyone who lives here, … more
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BW usage returns to pre-pandemic levels
REGIONAL— Visitor use in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness returned largely to pre-pandemic levels last year, according to a recently released visitor use report for the year 2018-2022, … more
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The magenta flowers of the bog laurel can be found in a bog near you.
BOG BLOOMERS
As in an old Thomas Hardy novel, the blooming of the heaths is an occasion for superlatives. The heaths, members of the family Ericaceae, are found in wet and cool environments across the Northern … more
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Center recommends more collaboration over BWCAW management
REGIONAL— A national organization hired by the Superior National Forest is recommending the creation of a sustained effort at collaboration with a wide range of area stakeholders to address … more
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Take a Kid Fishing weekend is June 9-11
REGIONAL—Want to fish this weekend without a fishing license? Then take a kid with you. During Take a Kid Fishing weekend, which runs June 9-11, Minnesota residents can fish without licenses if … more
Camping at Lake Vermilion Soudan Underground Mine State Park.
Plan now for the upcoming camping season
REGIONAL— With the late March snowfall all but faded, North Country residents are increasingly thinking ahead to spring— and for many that will include a camping trip to one of the … more
DNR: Low water could impact lake/river access
REGIONAL— Minnesotams could find that launching a boat this spring is more difficult than usual due to low water levels on many lakes and rivers. The lack of snow this winter and persistent dry … more
Bear hunt ends down 25 percent
REGIONAL— It appears that hunters registered the lowest number of bears in five years, based on harvest data compiled by the Department of Natural Resources on Oct. 18. The 2022 bear season … more
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A column of british soldier lichens (Cladonia cristatella) marches along a log.
A Lilliputian world
That brief period between the fall of our leaves and the coming snow, is a good time to pay attention to another colorful and fascinating part of the North Country environment— … more
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Nature Notes: Grouse louse flies
It’s been a good season so far for grouse hunters, but it may also be a good season for an unusual fly that parasitizes grouse and that can bite humans when they come in contact with the birds … more
A dog’s eye view of the yard this week in Vermilion Lake Township. The paths are well over the head of our lab/husky mix Loki. The area is running only slightly above average snowfall for this point in the season.
Points south near snowfall records
REGIONAL— If you’re thinking this winter has been exceptionally snowy, you’re right, at least for points just south of the North Country. The Duluth area and east-central Minnesota … more
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Workers were busy dismantling the dilapitated Mesabi Trail bridge over the East Two River on Tuesday. Work on the bridge should be completed by the end of the month.
Long-delayed Mesabi Trail work finally moving forward
TOWER-SOUDAN— A project that’s been plagued by delays is finally moving forward here and that’s good news for hikers and bikers who use the Mesabi Trail. That portion of the trail … more
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Rail authority postpones decision on Vermilion trail request
REGIONAL— The St. Louis and Lake Counties Regional Rail Authority has postponed a decision that could determine the future of the proposed Lake Vermilion bike trail. The authority board took no … more
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