Saturday, March 22, 2008
"Best Burgers on the Trail"
2:14 PM
I don't get a chance to go snowmobiling but our son Adam was up for his birthday and we made the best of the great weather. On one of our trips we started out heading down the Crab Lake Trail and then running the length of Crab Lake. As you get to the end of Crab there is a small trail that goes up the hill over to Little Mayhew Lake. This is the area that was hit the hardest last summer by the fire. The view is spectacular from the top of the hill before you head down into Little Mayhew. You look over Crab into the Gunflint Lake area. From Little Mayhew you head to Mayhew Lake. It was long and lots of snow drifts. We hit the main snowmobile trail and headed to Hungry Jack Lake.
Forrest was pulling a truck off the lake when we got there. Quite a site! The girls meet us there - Terry, Janelle and Hannah. We had stopped down to enjoy what are called the "Best Burgers on the Trail". The Place was jumping and Ericka serving food downstairs in the Lodge. The food was very good and if you are looking for a burger while on the Trail during the winter months you have to stop at Hungry Jack Lodge.
Adam and I headed back to Loon this time going on Poplar Lake then Iron Lake and home. It was a lot faster and much smoother than the snowmobile trail. It was a great ride and we both had good day.
Forrest was pulling a truck off the lake when we got there. Quite a site! The girls meet us there - Terry, Janelle and Hannah. We had stopped down to enjoy what are called the "Best Burgers on the Trail". The Place was jumping and Ericka serving food downstairs in the Lodge. The food was very good and if you are looking for a burger while on the Trail during the winter months you have to stop at Hungry Jack Lodge.
Adam and I headed back to Loon this time going on Poplar Lake then Iron Lake and home. It was a lot faster and much smoother than the snowmobile trail. It was a great ride and we both had good day.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Winter Tracks
8:07 AM
The Winter Tracks Festival just finished up and it was great!! There was something for everyone and most events are free to the public. All of the winter business along the Gunflint Trail and some in Grand Marais participate in this 5 day event. Just to give you some idea on what goes on there is everything from seminars to snow sculptures and northwoods crafts to knitting by the fire. There are events for cross country skiing to snowmobiles and kids to adults. There is truly something for everyone.
Terry and I even got to a few of the events. We stopped by Heston's Lodge on Gunflint Lake. There Barb was cooking pizza in an outdoor wood-fired bread oven. She had all the toppings and it was some of the best pizza I have ever tasted. So we stayed for more. I will admit it was somewhat cold outside but with oven fired up it wasn't too bad.
We drove around the area and took some pictures of the snow sculptures. All I can say is there are some very talented people up here. They started with a 5 foot by 5 foot block of snow and then started carving away. They made everything from a dog team to a snow wood stove. They had them placed along the Trail and at different resorts. They were all well done.
There was a dinner for all at Gunflint Lodge followed by a dance. It was well attended by over 200 people. So next year if you are looking for a late winter get-a-way consider the Winter Track Festival.
Terry and I even got to a few of the events. We stopped by Heston's Lodge on Gunflint Lake. There Barb was cooking pizza in an outdoor wood-fired bread oven. She had all the toppings and it was some of the best pizza I have ever tasted. So we stayed for more. I will admit it was somewhat cold outside but with oven fired up it wasn't too bad.
We drove around the area and took some pictures of the snow sculptures. All I can say is there are some very talented people up here. They started with a 5 foot by 5 foot block of snow and then started carving away. They made everything from a dog team to a snow wood stove. They had them placed along the Trail and at different resorts. They were all well done.
There was a dinner for all at Gunflint Lodge followed by a dance. It was well attended by over 200 people. So next year if you are looking for a late winter get-a-way consider the Winter Track Festival.
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