Loon Lake Tales

This guy was just sitting outside our window enjoying the new snow.

As I have said before we are having a mild winter.  Last week we did get some colder temps - 22 below and last night we got some much needed snow.  As I am writing this 5 snowmobiles just came across the our lake from Gunflint Lake.   So maybe now winter can begin.

With the cancellation of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race some locals are going to have a shorter race from Devils Track Lake to Popular Lake ending at Trail Center.  There are a number of dog teams in the area and there was a lot of disappointment when the Beargrease couldn't run because of lack of snow.  Most of the problems were down in the Duluth area.  Now with the new snow there should be no problem having just a local race. 

So now after all this talk about winter lets talk about summer!  If you need or want a specific cabin or time this summer it is never too early to call.  Remember you can check dates and make reservations from our web site or give us a call - 1-800-552-6351.

Tom & Terry

Looking out the Shack window

Well last night we were at 21 below zero!!!  That should add to the ice thickness.  It can't happen soon enough because Gunflint Lake and Loon Lake are two of the favorite lake trout lakse in the area.  Both are easy for people to get to and year in and year out people have success.  Up to this point we haven't seen fishermen pushing their luck and that is a good thing.  The smaller lakes have had good ice covering but with Gunflint and Loon both over 200 feet deep it just takes longer and the warmer than normal temps haven't helped.  Now if we can just get a good snow storm.

Tom & Terry

For only the second time in its 30 year history the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race has been cancelled.  The winter has been very mild to this point and there just wasn't enough snow on the trails to have a safe race for the dogs and the drivers. 

The race runs almost 500 miles from Duluth to just past Gunflint Lake and back.  It is the longest race in the lower 48 states and has been well attended by the top teams in the country.  So if that is your thing you will have to wait another year. 

Tom & Terry

Tom & Terry