Heavy Snow at the Cabin

March 19, 2013 Outdoor Adventures
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Spent a long weekend at Dad’s cabin, lots of SNOW!!!!!

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Cross Country Skiing in the Sand Dunes

February 15, 2013 Cross Country Skiing
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The ski trails were in pretty good condition this morning, which tends not to be the case due to all of the hikers that use the trails.

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BWCA 2012 Lake Agnes

June 2, 2012 BWCA
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This year’s trip to the BWCA was a little different from our previous trips; much of the traveling was done on the Moose River. Although we still did some portaging, traveling the slow moving river was fun and very scenic. I wouldn’t call Lake Agnes one of the most beautiful lakes within the BWCA; but […]

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Sandhill Cranes On The Mahnomen Trail

April 30, 2012 Photography Adventures
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Getting that once in a lifetime wildlife Kodak moment photo, isn’t as easy as it seems. For some reason I just don’t think the phrase, “Can you just sit still while I adjust my camera,” is something they understand, or even care about. I drive-by Sandhill Cranes all of the time, but as soon as […]

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Peek-A-Boo! I See You Little Deer

April 25, 2012 Hiking
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Hiking the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge is something that I thoroughly enjoy; being in the outdoors is a passion for me. I always bring my camera with a telephoto lens, thinking that someday I’ll get that “Ansel Adams” wildlife photo or scenery shot. Hiking the trail this week I spotted two deer grazing in a […]

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How A Teacher Inspired Me

April 21, 2012 Woodworking
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Have you ever wondered when, or even how you came about a certain liking for something? I have a real penchant for building things, and to be more specific, making arts and crafts furniture in my wood shop. I became fascinated with woodworking in junior high school. My teacher, Mr. Woods (no kidding), was awesome; […]

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