Tag: Mississippi River canoe trip

January 1, 2026

Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to travel the Mississippi River like Huckleberry Finn did. In  1980, I…

November 19, 2023

In the 1930s, a giant wolf became infamous for slaughtering deer in the Lake Itasca area. Here's the story of…

May 2, 2022

The Natives viewed clams as a food source. Today, some people still harvest clams, but for different uses. Along the…

November 13, 2017

A fillet knife is a specialty tool for filleting fish. Here is how to choose one that will fit your…

August 23, 2016

Equipment users find good gear and work it hard. That happened to the Buck folder I bought 40 years ago.

October 6, 2011

Sometimes an experience will bring up memories that have lain dormant for years. Maybe it was of something that didn't…

August 25, 2011

The beauty of the morning seemed to be an apology for the storm the night before. As I leafed through…

July 14, 2011

    From Cass Lake to Grand Rapids, Mike and I paddled through the land of Paul Bunyon, the legendary…

July 8, 2011

The Chippewa Indians have always thought the wild rice beds are a gift from God. Today, wild rice is still…

June 17, 2011

Lake Itasca to Bemidgi We started paddling the next morning from Wanagan  through a canoeist's paradise. The scenery ranged from…