The past week or so has been dedicated to trip taking/hanging out with family/loungin' on our beach/etc. The same will go for this upcoming week; excuse me as I wont be updating my blog because I'm too busy having fun!
But I will say this: expect an abundance of updates this weekend =)
Have a great week, everyone!
Monday, June 29, 2009
two week break - from everything!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Kayaking Fever
It's official. Sam & I have both come down with the kayaking bug that's going around this summer... and it rocks!
Last fall some time we decided that we needed a new hobby- one that would allow for more outdoors time, exercise, and togetherness. I know, cute right? A few months down the road, Sam acquired a vibrant orange & white Pelican 100 Pursuit. He took it out a few times down in the Alexandria area, (of MN), and really enjoyed himself! After saving up a bit, I purchased a multi-hue blue Pelican Pursuit 100 Deluxe this Spring. We aren't serious kayakers so we didn't need serious kayaks- these definitely do the trick and for an excellent price! My only gripe is that the tracking on them isn't the best, but we're just cruising lakes and rivers around here. No rapids, waterfalls, strong currents, etc.
We took our new toys out to a lake in Osakis, MN, and quickly took to the water. Unfortunately, my paddle was too short... I basically paddled around an entire lake using only my left side. Yep. Down and back. Thankfully I found a longer set that will work MUCH better... and make me look like less of a kayaking loser.
We're setting off for the Alexandria area again tomorrow to spend some time with Sam's family. Bonfires, kayaking, garage sailing, beer drinking... Can't Wait!!
Monday, June 15, 2009
June Afternoons
Lately, Sam & I have been spending our afternoons sitting out in the sunshine on the banks of the Red River, casting a line out now & again, in hopes of reeling in an illusive catfish. (Well, they're illusive to us. Sam & I are somewhat fishing-challenged, but that doesn't stop us from trying.)
Fish We've Slain (Catch & Release Style)
★ 3 White Fish
★ 1 Carp (5lb)
★ 0 Catfish
Surprisingly, we caught all four fishies on the Beaver Flicks + crawlers. So good investment!!
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Gunflint Tavern
We stopped to grab a bite to eat @ the Gunflint Tavern, while in Grand Marais. We chose it for its surprisingly diverse menu, that fused local cuisine with various cultural entrees. My meal consisted of Surly Cynic Ale (pictured above) & layered black bean/cheese enchiladas. Ridiculously good.
Get you some! http://www.gunflinttavern.com/
For being a relatively modern restaurant/bar, the staff had some good old fashioned S-A-S-S; letting everyone know that their business is appreciated, but not too much... so don't get full of yourself. The Gunflint Tavern definitely wasn't short on attitude... or tasty treats.
April O'Nine: Grand Marais
Some of Our Favorite Pictures From the Trip
Entering Duluth; Stopped to See the Sights
http://www.visitduluth.com/
Hwy 61 ★ Lake Superior
Grand Marais Harbor at Dusk
http://grandmarais.com/
An Outfitters Store in GM
http://www.superiorcoastal.com/
Icebox Graveyard
On Our Way to Canada
Canadian Border
Temperance River Boardwalk
http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/temperance_river/index.html
The Beaver House
One of Grand Marais' most eye-catching gems is the Beaver House... or House of Beaver, I suppose. With a ten foot walleye jammed through the south-eastern corner of the building, a graveyard of iceboxes in the back & a giant sign advertising the "Beaver Flicks" that await inside, it visually punches you in the face. Upon taking our first step into the world renown House of Beaver, our eyes didn't know what to settle on first. There were literally thousands of lures displayed, stashed, or stored in the all too cramped space. The House specialty is of course their famous Beaver Flicks, which the owner guaranteed would land us a fish- no doubt. After a whole bunch of Beaver talk, we left with an assortment of Blaze Orange, Florescent Pink & Highlighter Yellow hand-made lures with a funny name. Sadly, in April (which is when we took this trip), all the lakes were frozen & rivers volatile; so we couldn't put these B.Flicks to the test quite yet.
Check out the Beaver House & their Flicks here @ http://www.thebeaverhouse.net/
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