Monthly Archives: August 2011

After leaving Pine Island Sunday morning we head west toward our first stop in Fargo, N.D.  We cross the Mississippi one last time, in the countryside outside of Grand Rapids. It’s quite beautiful, although it doesn’t look as “mighty” here … Continue reading →

It’s time to say goodbye to the beautifully refinished little cabin and Pine Island – today is our last day, the end of our longest stay ever on Pine Island, over ten weeks.  Leaving Lake Vermilion is not easy, being … Continue reading →

A boat trip around Pine Island is a requirement for any visitor, providing the weather permits.  It’s about a fifteen-mile ride which would take only half an hour without stops, but the south side of the island faces Big Bay … Continue reading →

Elizabeth and her friend Mac (a.k.a. Macartney Morris) arrived a couple of days ago from New York for a six-day visit, they’ve been enjoying the solitude and wildlife of the island.   We drove to Hibbing on Friday to pick them … Continue reading →