Outdoors Posts

Bike racks anyone?

Oct 01, 2009 7 Comments

I sent an e-mail to the Duluth Transit Authority last year questioning why it takes bike racks off before winter — seeing how in cities with somewhat similar weather (e.g. Minneapolis, Portland) leave them on year ’round and are rated some of the best cycler-friendly cities nationwide.

This morning I did the same, but with results:

I have forwarded this on for a response.
I do believe we have decided this year not to remove them.
I will supply a response when I get it.
Thank you for your inquiry.

Aleda M. Johnson
Director of Information Technology
Duluth Transit Authority

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Good news for cyclists, hope to see you all on the roads/trails this winter!


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Moose on the Loose at Deer River High

Sep 30, 2009 2 Comments

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From WCCO:

“Students at Deer River High School got a surprise nature lesson without leaving the classroom after spotting a moose wandering around the school’s bus garage.”

Photo gallery here.

Deer River is about 100 miles northwest of Duluth.


Outdoors

Morley Park Fall Fundraising Festival

Sep 30, 2009 No Comments

This Saturday is the Fall Fundraising Festival for Morley Heights Park. Join us from 10am to 2pm for a free fun outdoor party in the park and help us raise the money to erect a new playground for our neighborhood. Enjoy live music by Rachel Kilgour and the Duluth Suzuki Violin students, food, and free games and activities for the whole family!

Directions to Morley Park: From Snively Road, turn northwest onto Morley Parkway and follow up the hill to the park.

For more information on our efforts, visit our blog at http://morleyheights.blogspot.com/ or find us on Facebook. Hope to see you there!


Events, Music, Outdoors

Fall Colors – Trestle Inn – On the Road with Jason Davis

Sep 29, 2009 1 Comment

Good “On the Road” segment that aired a few weeks ago on KSTP 5 Twin Cites. It was nice to see my friends at the Trestle Inn get some free advertising. I was up there on Grouse opener to have lunch and a couple drinks and was talking to the owners and they have got a lot calls since the airing with people asking, “Where are you? I put you into our GPS and it can’t find you.” Sue says, “OK first turn off the GPS and I will tell you how to get here.” They insist, “But my GPS can’t find you. What is the problem?” She politely says again, “OK if you want me to help you find us just turn off your GPS and I will tell you how to get here.”  http://www.trestleinn.com


Outdoors, Videos

Minnesota North Shore Fall Colors Report 2009

Sep 27, 2009 No Comments

This year’s fall colors are a bit behind due to warmer than normal weather, but should start to peak in the next few weeks. Typically the peak happens sooner if you go inland from the shore. The colors right on or near the shores of Lake Superior tend to peak a little bit later.

See Minnesota DNR’s Fall Color Finder for more info.


News and Current Affairs, Outdoors, Random

The Glensheen Luxury Experience

Sep 25, 2009 2 Comments

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New poster and ink. Great. Press.

Everything you need to know…

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Old Cemetery

Sep 18, 2009 28 Comments

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One of the oldest and prettiest cemeteries in the area is also one of the most obscure. This one is on Cemetery Road off County Road Z, near County Road A, just south of Superior.


History, Outdoors, Recommendations

The Glensheen Luxury Experience

Sep 13, 2009 7 Comments

Northland Brainchild Concert Series: Pt. 2

*The Glensheen Luxury Experience*
Friday, Sept. 25 (when the leaves are changing)
@ Glensheen Mansion, Duluth

Featuring:
*Haunted House
*Moonstone
*The Unit Breed (Portland)
*Brothers Band (Duluth)
*Bat Breath
*Obchod Na Korze
bbreath+obchod=splitset

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The Ones That Got Away

Sep 13, 2009 1 Comment

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This little snake managed to make the swim across Bent Trout Lake in Barnum without getting snatched into our boat. Roger had one lunge at it before it found refuge in the weeds.

A conversation that occurred about two hours later, when we saw a circle of small waves nearby on an otherwise calm lake:

Roger: What the hell is that over there?
Paul: Holy crap. Is that a whole school of fish?
Roger: I’ve never seen anything like it. Something’s going on over there.
Paul: Troll over! That’s gotta be fish or beaver or something.
Voice from the shore: Those aren’t fish! Those are scuba divers!
Paul: OK. Well, I guess we’re idiots then.
Roger: Yep. Pretty much.


Outdoors

Duluth Pack – Backpacker Magazine “Get Out More” Event

Sep 09, 2009 14 Comments
Backpacker Magazine Get Out More

Backpacker Magazine Get Out More

Sept. 9 | 6-8 p.m. – Backpacker Magazine visits the Duluth Pack retail store in Duluth as a part of its “Get Out More” events.  Free outdoor gear give-a-ways, slideshow and more. getoutmore2009.com | duluthpack.com

Duluth Pack is one of about 50 places Backpacker Magazine will visit in the USA.


Events, News and Current Affairs, Outdoors

Nature Identification Quiz

Sep 01, 2009 6 Comments

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Is that a hawk, a turkey vulture or a twig?

(Shot today in Duluth, along the western hillside.)


Outdoors

Camping Gear for Rent in Duluth

Sep 01, 2009 5 Comments

I am looking for a business that rents camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, camp stoves, etc.). We are planning a short weekend camping trip and aren’t quite ready to go all out and purchase everything. Is there anywhere in Duluth or Superior that offers this kind of service? Also, is there anywhere that rents small fishing boats?


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Ah, September

Aug 31, 2009 5 Comments

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I’d like to welcome the best month in Duluth.


News and Current Affairs, Outdoors

It’s a twister ma!

Aug 19, 2009 8 Comments

A tornado touched down a few times in Minneapolis. The Electric Fetus was hit.

We saw it coming from our work windows and headed to the basement. It touched down about five blocks from my theater.


Outdoors, Random

Ride the Rubber Chicken Charter to Applefest this October!

Aug 13, 2009 2 Comments

 

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On Saturday, October 3, make it a beautiful fall day of crunchy apples and corny jokes as KUWS Radio and Rubber Chicken Theater invite you to ride in style to Applefest in Bayfield aboard the Rubber Chicken Charter.

The Rubber Chicken Charter will leave from Wessman Arena on the campus of UWS at 11:00am, and gets back to Superior at 10:30pm. There will be plenty of time in beautiful Bayfield to enjoy the sights and sounds of Applefest, then, at 5:00pm, you will be in the audience for the LIVE broadcast of The Rubber Chicken Radio Hour. The show will be performed smack dab in the middle of Applefest, right on the main stage. The show will feature local musicians from Big Top Chautauqua, a Brett Favre apple sketch or two, and other fun surprises.

Cost to ride the Rubber Chicken Charter is just $20. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today by contacting Kim Gustafson at KUWS Radio ([email protected], 715-394-8530). Credit cards are accepted.


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