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Parks and Trails Council

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:57:08 UT

Advanced Housing Concepts

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Bradley C. Jenson, CFP, CIMA

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Ramson Solutions

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Edmund Fitzgerald,The Legendary Great Lakes Shipwreck

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:50:28 UT

By Elle Andra-Warner

North Shore Press, Softcover, $9.95
www.northshorepress.com

A timeless tale with plenty of history and a fair dose of mystery, Edmund Fitzgerald: The Legendary Great Lakes Shipwreck is a fascinating account of the 1975 wreck of the Fitzgerald during a Lake Superior storm and the total loss of its crew.

Elle Andra-Warner’s very readable book presents more than just the tale of the wreck, delving into the history of the Fitzgerald family, the rise of the shipping industry on the Great Lakes (and the wrecks that accompanied it), and a little background on the ferocity of Lake Superior’s weather. —Kate Watson

Born to Pull, The Glory of Sled Dogs

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:39:12 UT

By Bob Cary

Illustrations by Gail de Marcken

University of Minnesota Press, Softcover, $12.95

With beautiful watercolor illustrations and thorough descriptions of how it all works Born to Pull tells you everything you ever wanted to know about sled dogs. You’ll learn the basics of mushing and the dynamics of dog teams, along with many fascinating dog sledding stories from veteran Minnesota mushers. —Kate Watson

Spirit of the North,The Quotable Sigurd F. Olson

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:37:32 UT

Edited by David Backes

University of Minnesota Press, Hardcover, $22.95

If you enjoy reading passages of outdoor writing as Olson did while you’re outdoors, Spirit of the North is the perfect book for you. It’s packed with excerpts of Olson’s insightful words, along with a chronology of his life and biographical information at the beginning of each section. It’s even pocket-sized, giving you the perfect opportunity to take Olson along as a companion on your next excursion—and who better to join you? —Kate Watson

Hunting Season,A Field Guide for Targeting and Capturing the Perfect Man

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:09:57 UT

By Elle Avon A

$13.99

This unusual “hunting” book is for the single girl with a sense of humor. The author adapts the rules of deer hunting to dating so women can capture the perfect buck. Included is such pithy advce as “Never hunt with a posse: It’s no fun sharing the kill.” While the author hunts the “urban forest” of New York City, there is even section devoted to the “Outdoory Buck.” Bucks everywhere, beware! —Shawn Perich

ON ICE - Northern Wilds' Guide to Great Winter Fishing

Shawn Perich — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:02:30 UT

Many anglers enjoy ice fishing as much or more than open water angling. From first ice through breakup, a wealth of ice-fishing opportunities are available across the Northern Wilds. The following guide highlights the region’s best ice-fishing hotspots.

Silver Bay’s Hidden Outdoors

Shawn Perich — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:59:49 UT

North Shore visitors may think of Silver Bay as a “drive through” community, but a recent conference shed light on the many outdoor activities available there. Three of Minnesota’s most popular state parks—Gooseberry, Split Rock and Tettegouche—are within a stone’s throw of Silver Bay. Phil Leversedge of Tettegouche gave a presentation about park amenities.

McQuade Public Access wins National Award

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:57:36 UT

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently received the “Large Access Outstanding Project Award” for the McQuade Public Access and Small Craft Harbor on Lake Superior. The award was presented at the annual States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) Conference in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Visitation Up At State Parks

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:55:27 UT

Following a busy summer season during which the number of occupied campsites increased nine percent over 2008, business continues to boom at Minnesota state parks, according to the Minnesota DNR. Vehicle permit sales for September 2009 were the highest on record, with sales of annual permits up 36 percent from September 2008 and sales of daily permits up 32 percent.

Gunflint Trail Designated as a National Scenic Byway

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:54:30 UT

The Gunflint Trail received National Scenic Byway designation on Oct. 16. Known for winding its way through the Boundary Waters Wilderness east-west corridor, the Gunflint Trail is a historic roadway, dating back to the 1800’s with origins as a footpath for Native Americans and geological surveyors. The Gunflint Trail is a paved, 57-mile long two-lane roadway, which begins at Grand Marais, Minnesota and ends at Saganaga Lake on the Canadian border.