Snowshoe Country Lodge

Amber, Co-editor

Frequently seen north of camp on the Sand River recently are a moose cow and her new calves. We haven't gotten lucky with a good photo of them yet. However, here's a cow and calf on Hwy. 2 just down the road several Decembers ago - licking road salt.

June and early July is turtle egg-laying time - and the painted & snapping turtles are inserting eggs anywhere there is gravel. Ron assisted this one in crossing a road.

Ron with some of the young wolverines used in the 1993 movie, Running Free.

John Nelson of Minneapolis caught and released this 37" northern pike on Sand Lake last winter. Fishing has been good this summer with lots of tasty yellow perch and walleyes caught locally.

Also last winter, Mike Spencer, another friend of Steve's, caught/released this thick one. Evidently it was the winter for huge northerns. Mmmm...this summer when Amber and I chase sticks and frisbees in Sand Lake, we're watching our tails & paws a little more closely.

Speaking of big stuff, be sure to get a look at the two miles of old-growth white pines along Co. Rd. 2 on your way up to Snowshoe Country. They began life in the late 1600s.

For those who were visiting Snowshoe Country in mid-February and saw the Cessna 185 spotter airplane and the helicopter hovering, personnel from MDNR & other agencies were locating & radio-collaring 34 additional moose in the Isabella area for research that week - as explained by articles in both the Duluth News Tribune and the Minneapolis StarTribune on Feb. 24th.

Plenty of rental cabins are open for the spring and summer, and hiking, quiet canoeing, and hot saunas with an evening wade in the lake, are excellent, with several moose having been spotted on our bay.

By the way, Ron has 35 acres for sale on the south edge of the camp. Mostly wooded, beautiful timber, tiny, intermittent creek, two ponds, utilities, & bordered by national forest land on two sides. Bear Island Land Co.in Ely is handling it.

The 18X22 log shell pictured at right, recently completed, is also for sale. Get in touch at 218.365.2126.

Let me know if Ron or I can answer any questions.

Thoughts from two thoughtful goldens for the season: Don't overeat—mostly bite off more than you can chew, give the choice leftovers to your best friend (your dog), and always carry treats for any new dogs you may encounter. If you're a dog, be a good dog; if you're a person, be good to your dog. And if you need another dog, go to a rescue facility. Along with municipal and county agencies, there are many worthy, species-specific organizations throughout the country. On the chance that you may be looking for one of our ilk, check out www.ragom.org.

Whistle me or Amber up at willie@snowshoecountry.com