Duluth MN Outdoors and Adventure News from Perfect Duluth Day

Advice along the way

Apr 30, 2012 1 Comment

We are hedging our bets that fuel will be down to under $3.00 a gallon come July, making a summer vacation affordable. All kidding aside, we are heading to Calgary for the big rodeo. We’ve got 3 weeks for the trip out and back. Could I get some advice from those of you who have been out that way?

(1) Thoughts on the route?
(2) Suggestions for campgrounds?
(3) Significant points of interest?

We’re pulling a tent-camper and do not need hookups. We can get by with primitive camp sites. Along with my wife, our two kids [6 and 8] will be making the trip.

Outdoors, Recommendations

Duluth trails are now open

Apr 26, 2012 8 Comments

The city Parks and Recreation Dept. has determined trails are now dry enough for public use. Let the hiking and leashed dog walking commence.

Trail maps and info

Outdoors

Minnesota Northern Lights

Apr 25, 2012 7 Comments

I was fortunate enough to be up the North Shore Monday night near Grand Marais and caught an awesome Aurora Borealis Storm that was, dare I say, a Perfect Grand Marais Night. This art showing by Mother Nature was one that I would have thought I’d have to travel to northern Norway to witness. I have seen the Northern lights many times in the past, but this was pretty amazing, there were many moments over the course of 3 hours I had to duck as I thought they were gonna hit me. I probably should have been wearing a tin foil hat.

Outdoors, Photos Northern Lights, Weird

Time-lapse video of Superior’s North Shore

Apr 04, 2012 9 Comments

This is a pretty cool compilation of time-lapse videos taken over the past few weeks along the North Shore. Definitely an early spring on the shore. I’m still trying to figure out what that lightning flash thing is at 1:07 during the Aurora activity, some kinda gamma ray flash or something. Pretty sweet.

Outdoors, Videos North Shore of Lake Superior

The Boundary Waters

Apr 04, 2012 3 Comments

Two videos by Alex Horner — shot Sept. 24, 2010 — with music by Duluth’s Steve Horner.

First Tick of the Year — 2012 Edition

Mar 26, 2012 15 Comments

I haven’t seen any ticks yet, but this popped up on my Facebook wall:

Outdoors Creepy, Ticks

Chester Creek Grows Giant Pulsating Brain

Mar 13, 2012 4 Comments

Outdoors, Politics, Videos Chester Creek, Creepy, Weird

Tour Duluth: One tired guy’s report

Mar 12, 2012 4 Comments

Did anyone else participate in Tour Duluth this weekend? Saturday was the last glorious day of the cross country ski season in Duluth, and the timing was excellent for the annual event sponsored by the Duluth Cross Country Ski Club.

Not to toot my own horn, but…here’s my little brag piece.

Outdoors Skiing and Snowboarding

Mellow Iceberg Rides

Mar 11, 2012 1 Comment

The scene down at the lake these days.

Outdoors, Videos Geeky, Weird

A Floating Rock in Lake Superior

Mar 10, 2012 3 Comments

I wish I’d gotten more footage for an even better view of this typically quirky Duluth sight. But I had to wade in to get this and I froze my ass off doing it, so this is what you get.

Outdoors, Videos Weird

Super Frozen – Lake Superior Surf Short

Mar 04, 2012 6 Comments

Lake Superior surfing video shot on Jan. 13, set to the song “Cry, Cry, Crow” by the Pines.

Outdoors, Videos Surfing

Boreal Bicycle Works

Mar 02, 2012 13 Comments

Last week I was tooling around town on my bicycle when I stumbled upon this business. I have never heard any of my cycling friends mention this shop. It opened in 2001, but when did it close? Heck, it might even still be open. There are some Christmas lights on in the window.

Do people have stories/history about this business?

History, Outdoors

UMD Outdoor Gear Swap

Mar 01, 2012 No Comments

The UMD Outdoor Educators Club’s 14th annual Outdoor Gear Swap/Fundraiser is coming up on Saturday, March 3. Bring your outdoor gear to sell during the drop off times, and/or come to the sale and take advantage of some great deals! Gear to help people enjoy the outdoors will be sold by students, community members and local businesses. 15% of the sale price is taken to promote outdoor education. It’s like a big garage sale for outdoor gear.

All in the Sports and Health Center. Link to a map. Park only in legal spots. Look for signs.

Gear drop-off times:
Friday, March 2, 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 3, 8 to 9 a.m.

Sale (Open to everyone):
Saturday, March 3, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Meet: Sports and Health Center Room 135

Events, Outdoors

Duluth cross-country ski trails open

Mar 01, 2012 9 Comments

Here’s the much anticipated news release from the city:

Parks and Recreation has announced four of the six cross-country ski trails are groomed and ready for skiing.

Canoe from Jasper to Churchill

Feb 27, 2012 No Comments

Three guys are looking for an experienced paddler to go on a 1,700-mile, 85-day canoe trip from the foot of the Rockies, in Alberta, to Churchill, Manitoba, in mid-May to mid-August. If you’re interested, contact Adam Maxwell at adammaxwell601 @ aol.com or Ryan Ritter at ritt0219 @ d.umn.edu.