UP NORTH, OUR CABIN ON BEAR ISLAND LAKE

2012 Snow Carvings Ely Winter Fest

2012-02-05T12:15:00.001-05:00

Winter Fest is in full swing and people are enjoying the cooler weather. A cold front is scheduled this evening firming up the snow. Check out Whiteside Park on the attached webcam.

http://elyminnesota.com/live-webcams

"Winter Eyes"

2012-01-31T09:13:00.001-05:00

Winter Walleye and Saugeye

Nancy and Cherie taking a break from the action.

Checking the Tip-Up on Bear Island

Local Photographer Jim Brandenburg Honored with a Top 50 Photo

2012-01-19T09:50:00.003-05:00

Visit Jim Brandenburg page for details and Gallery
http://networkedblogs.com/sTjCu?ref=nf

Ely Winter Fest

2012-01-17T09:47:00.000-05:00

Ely Winter Fest coming soon, see attached link.

http://www.elywinterfestival.com

Gary, Cherie, and Nancy with Bill Slaughter's Dog Sled at Northern Lights Lodge.

2012 Sled Rides Scheduled February 5th, for information visit Northern Lights Lodge, http://www.northern-lights-lodge.com/

New Stormy Kromer Hats for Christmas

2012-01-02T21:15:00.001-05:00

We gave each other Stormy Kromer's for Christmas!!!!

Ice on Upper Red Lake

2011-12-26T20:25:00.002-05:00

Let the Fun Begin!!!

http://www.rogerscg.net/Fishing_Report.html

Deer Feeding Station

2011-12-26T10:05:00.002-05:00

Deer feeding station at Packsack Canoe Trips and Cabins, thanks to Jane and Gene. Click here to view live web cam on Fall Lake. http://elyminnesota.com/live-webcams

Late November Morning in Ely

2011-11-30T09:04:00.001-05:00

Sunrise over Whiteside Park November 30th

9 degrees this morning and making Ice

Last catch of the season!

2011-10-10T11:22:00.000-04:00

Phil and I managed to catch a few sunnies before pulling the dock up and storing the boat for the season. Roy Hanson enjoyed eating some of these also!

Celebrating our 49th Year of Marriage!

2011-10-09T09:30:00.002-04:00

We started our day driving down highway 2 through Superior National Forest

The day started out cold and rainy but as the day progressed, the clouds passed.

Coming over the hill into Two Harbors the clouds and rain over Lake Superior.

We stopped for a tour of Northern Rail Train Car Suites. This is a very interesting B&B, each rail car has it's own decor and no two are the same.

We next drove to Cooter's Pottery for a visit and some shopping, of course!

Here is Gary at Flood Bay State Park just north of Two Harbors, the weather was trying to improve.

We traveled south on highway 61 to the Scenic Route down the North Shore.

We pulled over at Stony Point for a picnic lunch, but due to the cool rain, we ate in the car and enjoyed the view.

Here is Nancy at her favorite bench at Leif Erickson Park in Duluth. Read the quote on the bench! We attempted the Lake Walk but the walk was cut short due to the rain.

The view of the Aerial Lift Bridge at Canal Park, Duluth, where we received a parking ticket while parked in front of Duluth Pack.

This picture is of Peabody Docks in Superior Wisconsin, where Frank Scobie Sr. was superintendent. This was taken from Park Point, Lake Avenue, Duluth.

Notice, no one is swimming today, cool in the 40's with showers.

We went to Inger Park where the tower has been completely refurbished. The King and Queen of Norway are making an official visit this month. Our friend Barb has been invited to the reception. We enjoyed dinner at Black Woods Grille before returning home.

Fire destroys Zup's in Babbitt

2011-09-26T14:17:00.003-04:00

http://www.northlandsnewscenter.com/news/local/Fire-Destroys-Zups-In-Babbitt-130497403.html

New Fireplace

2011-09-14T15:49:00.000-04:00

We had our fireplace installed just in time for the cool weather. It was 32 in Ely and 37 again at the cabin this morning.

Northern Lights

2011-09-12T14:36:00.001-04:00

The above Auora was taken from our Dock this past Saturday evening.

Pagami Creek Fire in the BWCA, picture taken from our dock on Bear Island Lake

2011-09-12T14:32:00.001-04:00

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2011/09/12/pagami-creek-fire-grows/

Although the fire is currently 80% contained burst outside the lines occurred this past weekend, 10-8-11. For the latest update visit http://www.inciweb.org/incident/2534/

Shutters Installed

2011-08-11T14:56:00.000-04:00

Nancy and I put new shutters on the cabin. Finishing touches look great!

New Kitchen Counter Top

2011-08-11T14:53:00.000-04:00

Shown are Phil and Gary installing a new counter top and faucet. Nancy is pleased with the outcome!!!! Way to go guys!!!

Spring Lupines

2011-08-11T14:49:00.002-04:00

This spring was a great year for the Lupines. Nancy and I were able to view the local and blooms on the North Shore. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do. They are the same plant as the Texas Bluebonnets.

Dock Repairs

2011-08-11T14:45:00.000-04:00

One of the first things we had to do this season was replace the wheels on the dock. One of our neighbors, Jim Sutton brought his welder and tractor. We now have two new wheels, Thanks Jim!

Timber Wolf Lodge Burns

2011-06-03T13:59:00.002-04:00

http://www.fox21online.com/news/foreclosed-timber-wolf-lodge-burns-1-dead

The Ice is going off Bear Island Lake, April 30, 2011

2011-04-29T09:48:00.000-04:00

Thanks to Tom Kroupa for sending the pictures!

Nearing Ice Out

2011-04-22T15:10:00.000-04:00

Shawaga Lake April 22, the ice is starting to break up.

Mrs Birch visits Galveston

2011-04-12T16:55:00.000-04:00

The Eyes of Texas are Upon You

Galveston Beach

Holy Sacred Church

Moddy Mansion

Texas Bluebonnets or as we say in Minnesota Lupines

HaaK Winery

Galveston Beach

All The Texas Cousins, or most of them.......

2011-04-12T16:36:00.002-04:00

Janis, Phyllis, Roger and Gary

Shirley, Nancy, Phyllis, Roger, and Mary

Nancy, Beau, and Tracey

Shirley and Charles making Hush Puppies

Roger's Wife Mary and Janis's daughter Brandy

Phyllis and Roger's daughter Jamie

Nancy, Janis, and her son James

Phyllis, Tony, Collette, and Jan

Tony and Nicole, nice squeese there Tony!

Tracey and Shelby

Brad, Laney, Mary, and Roger

Shirley, Phyllis, Janis and Roger in Big Daddy's Wagon

Fishing Sam Rayburn in East Texas

2011-04-12T16:18:00.002-04:00

My cousin Roger and his son Brad, we caught several doubles as shown...

These boys in Texas know how to fish for Bass!

Is this fun or what? This would put a smile on anyones face.

I'm always second fiddle.........Nice Bass Brad!

Lake of the Woods, Walleye Capitol of the World?

2011-02-21T15:14:00.000-05:00

The sign beside the fish states, "Walleye Capitol of the World". I think Port Clinton Ohio has the same sign and fish????

Snow Carvings Ely Winter Fest 20011

2011-02-21T15:10:00.002-05:00

Get an idea how large these are?

Mushing the Team at Northern Lights Lodge, Ely Minnesota

2011-02-21T15:04:00.001-05:00

A Special Thanks to Marie at Northern Lights Lodge for hosting the Sled Dog Rides!

What a RUSH!

Ice Fishing Lake of The Woods

2011-02-21T14:58:00.000-05:00

This is the means of transportation to and from the resort.

Taking one off the hook.

What a great way to spend Valentines Day!

Lily the Bear from the American Bear Center Ely Minnesota

2011-01-23T09:37:00.000-05:00

Lily gave birth to a set of twins late Friday afternoon. Follow the news at the American Bear Center Live Cam. http://www.bear.org/livecams/lily-hope-cam.html

Ely Winter Fest is taking shape

2011-01-23T09:13:00.001-05:00

Winter Fest is in full swing, look at Whiteside park daily and wathc it progress. http://www.elywinterfestival.com/index.html

http://elyminnesota.com/whiteside-park

http://picasaweb.google.com/webgoddessdotnet/ElyWinterFestial2008?feat=flashslideshow#5165462645241142066

Check out the Sea Smoke

2010-12-16T16:37:00.000-05:00

http://www.duluthharborcam.com/?page_id=37

Duluth Harbor Click on link above

Winter Deer Feeding on Fall Lake

2010-12-14T15:23:00.002-05:00

http://elyminnesota.com/fall-lake

Watch this often and see the Deer Feeding Station on Fall lake

Check out the Ice Fishing Houses on Shagawa Lake

2010-11-27T11:16:00.005-05:00

http://elyminnesota.com/shagawa-lake

View Shagawa Lake or Park View

http://elyminnesota.com/whiteside-park

Lost Luggage

2010-11-20T20:54:00.002-05:00

T-shirts and sweatshirts and birch bark canoes;
Film and a camera with a panoramic view.
A box of smoked lake trout and ciscoes on ice;
Smoked salmon and steelhead cooled and wrapped twice.
Pebbles worn smooth from the Lake’s rugged shore;
Artsy craft stuff from Gnedesh General Store.

Toothbrushes, toothpaste, dirty underwear;
Gin in flask we bought at Lake Aire.
A pair of slacks now too tight in the gut;
New shorts with a stain where I fell on my butt.

Brochures, matchbooks and a nice travel guide
From Barbara, a friend on my mother’s side.
Three pairs of moccasins and a Norwegian sweater;
An afghan that is Duluth to the letter.
Six packages of candy that look just like rocks;
Amy’s five sweatshirts and more dirty socks.

A replica in ceramic of Split Rock Lighthouse;
Water from the lake and one linen blouse.
A large cardboard box that held all of the gear;
Rods, reels, and lures that the men held most dear.

Bass sandals and Birkies and tennies not clean;
Like a used collection from Double L Bean.
Two bottles of sunscreen to ward off the heat;
A bottle of Off!, but those ‘squitoes did eat!

Not to mention the luggage, nine pieces in all;
A cooler, three pullmans, a box that was tall,
One canvas bag, one suitcase that’s small,
And two you could hardly lift, tote, or haul.

The storm closed the airports at the Cities and Duluth;
We missed our connection by the skin of a tooth.
So on to St. Louis the Coopers did fly;
With no luggage, no tickets, but call we did try
To Bill, Seth, and Doug and Melinda to stand by

Our flight in to Dayton was nearly midnight.
We landed exhausted, all tired and spent;
And nobody could tell where our luggage went.
A pang in the heart, a flicker of dread;
The money we spent! Our guts filled with lead.

The loss of our memories, our tokens, our week,
Our favorite clothes; We could hardly speak.
So off to the claim, and then out to eat.
We avoided talk of luggage; we were beat.
But the happiest sight I did see the next day
Was the delivery van from TWA!

Created July 10, 1996
Cherie Cooper-Darragh

Duluth Harbor Cams

2010-10-28T08:37:00.001-04:00

Check out the Harbor Traffic Cam

http://www.duluthharborcam.com/?page_id=37
The harbor will be closed until ice out, around April 1st.

Cabin Update

2010-10-14T21:15:00.005-04:00

We recently had the exterior of the Cabin remodeled. We updated the windows, Doors, Siding, and Roof. Shown is before, during, and after completion.

Mrs Birch goes Blond

2010-09-24T17:34:00.003-04:00

As the fall colors change so has Mrs Birch changed her hair style

Outhouses on Bear Island Lake

2010-09-24T17:15:00.001-04:00

When we were young our parents would take us to the cabin, I remember going to Lake St. Mary’s (Grand Lake) and the resort, Windy Point. Each cabin there had a path and an outhouse. Nancy went to their family’s cabin on Lake Amnicon, just south of Superior WI, which had an outhouse. Our cabin has hot and cold running water complete with full bath and separate shower.

The South Shore of Bear Island Lake was developed in the early 1950’s. All the lots were at that time government lease lots. An individual would pick out an available lot and lease it for up to 99 years. The rate of the lease would be paid annually to the US Forestry Service. (This is our understanding) Taxes were assessed in line with the value of the cabin and improvements; paid to the county as real estate. In the early years there were no building codes, no electricity, and the road was mostly a rut. As time went on road improvements made and utility lines ran service to the area. In the early years all the cabins had an ice box, pitcher pump for water, and an outhouse including a path which would lead to it. It was usually back off the lake some distance. There are still some rustic cabins with working outhouses. This past week we walked the shore and took pictures of a few of them. Here are four of them; can you pick out the matching interiors?

Seth on the Tube

2010-08-25T13:52:00.000-04:00

WOW! LOOK AT HIM GO!!!

More North Shore Pictures

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North Shore

2010-08-25T13:45:00.000-04:00

Spending a couple days on the Shore

Just Hanging Out

2010-08-20T22:43:00.003-04:00

Sometimes it is good to relax while watching the waves roll in! Chuck and Gary watching the bobbers.

Ron and Nel Cooper Visit with Mrs Birch

2010-08-11T17:49:00.001-04:00

Ron and Nel Cooper visited our cabin for a few days. We drove to Duluth, the North Shore, and made the Shops in Ely. It was good to renew old friendships. I also managed to put Ron on some nice fish as shown.

The one that Got Away

2010-07-16T10:22:00.001-04:00

“That’s right,” Phil told me as he was re-baiting his hook, “You shouldn’t lay your rod over the net, particularly if it has a lure tied on it” he exclaimed with a harsh growl. “Well Phil,” I said, “It is your other rod and you loaded the boat!” Well now, that was the straw that broke the camel’s back.

Earlier we had tried to fish the Sunken Island with no luck. I thought we might want try something these Walleyes had not seen before, Erie Deries. It did not take much to convince Phil either. So we loaded up the boat, put a couple distinctive colors on our rods and off we went. You see, we use these lures on Lake Erie tipped with a Big’ol Crawler. They work great there but we haven’t tried them in Minnesota. I located our spot and Phil threw out the marker, now to set up our troll over the spot. After about three passes all hell broke loose. Phil had on a fish, a big ol’walleye.

“This must be a big one, can’t turn him”, Phil explained. “Keep the rod tip high” I said. I always say that, as most people that lose fish don’t let the rod play the fish! Anyway, Phil played the fish correctly; the fish did come up and back down again. Just as the fish came up the second time, I grabbed the net; the fish went to the back of the boat and wrapped around the outboard motor. I abandon the net and raised the tilt on the motor to get the line untangled. “Loosen your drag!” I shouted to Phil, “Ya’gota give him some line so I can untangle it.” He did and I was able to get the line free.

By now Phil had the fish almost worn out, at least we thought so. I grabbed the net but when I laid it down to untangle the line, I must have laid it right on top of one of our rods and it got all tangled up in on a hook. Well I scrambled to get the hook out of the net and stuck it in my thumb. “Matza, rattza, fratza, nab’it anyway” I shouted in a gruff tone. But with modest effort I managed to get the hook off my thumb and out of net.

I now hurried to assist Phil in landing this fish, which seemed by now to be a 28-30” Walleye. We later estimated it at least 8 to 10 lbs. As the fish surfaced now the third time, I lowered the net but the fish had other ideas. With one big splash and a turn of the head he threw the lure back at Phil which knocked his hat right into the lake. With net in hand, I retrieved his hat. I don’t think I’ve seen the Irishman so frustrated. All we both could do was grin and bare it!!!!

What makes a Cabin on the Lake

2010-07-06T15:03:00.001-04:00

Over the years our Cabin has meant many different things to all of us. It is a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. A place to relax, sit back and watch the world pass by. To Nancy, it is a place that takes her back to her childhood. The Cabin on Amnicon Lake, the pitcher pump in the kitchen, swimming off the raft, picking blueberries and catching sunnies for the fish fry. Of course, being the first one to spot the Cabin as you made the turn around the lake.

To me, the cabin also brings back memories of going to Lake St. Mary’s as a child, my dad teaching me to fish, how to hook a minnow and so much more. Today I love the aroma of hot dogs over the birch fire, the call of the loons to each other, seeing the sun rise each morning with every vista being different. The music nature makes as the waves hit our shore, the call of the wolves, and sounds of the night.

There are Cabins and there are Cabins. A Cabin is not a lake home! Some only have a path while ours is complete with running water. But taking several showers with a limited amount of hot water is not easy. Most do not have televisions, mostly a clock radio, something to hear the weather report. A lot of Cabins have a bunkhouse with extra beds, we have a large bedroom with two doubles and a twin, and sofa and love seat that will sleep three. Sleeping at the Cabin is always hostel or dorm style and no one ever thinks twice about walking around in their shorts or night gown. That’s the Cabin way! Most have a dock and small place for the kids to wade or swim. But all Cabins come with affection and warmth.

We love our family and friends visiting the Cabin, the trips to the beach, fishing off the dock, the boat rides, and let’s not forget the trip to Mealey’s. The list goes on and on.

Actually the Cabin on the Lake is a frame of mind.

June 29th

2010-06-30T15:03:00.000-04:00

The wind had been blowing out of the North now for two days straight. It was cool and Tuesday Night in Ely was upon us. Nana wanted to drive into town and take in the festivities, being to windy to fish, I agreed. A quick stop in Pamada for a couple items and up town we went.
We walked down the street from Zups to the Front Porch where the Boundary Water boys were performing. We listened through most of their second set and while a listening to their “End of the Road” number, this Ranger (Black Carharts and Cowboy Hat) in front of us lit a cigar and the smoke drifted right in our face. Needless to say within minutes we were tracking back up the hill towards Zups. We made the leisure drive back to the cabin looking for deer, moose and bear. We managed to see one nice buck and three does, no moose or bear, maybe next trip.
While getting out of the car, Nana said, “It would be nice to have a fresh fish sandwich for lunch.” Enough said, I grabbed a rod and walked down to the dock. It was just past 9:30. The temperature was in the low 50’s, almost like a fall but being Minnesota, typical for a cool June evening. The sun had just set over the trees and the colors in the west of hues of scarlet with crimsons fading into blues to dark in the North. The lake was as calm, smooth as glass, first time in about three days.
After making a couple cast, I had a nice bass on. As I leaned over to put it into the fish bag, I decided to release it for another day. I stood up and made a quick survey, the May flies were landing here and there laying their eggs for next years hatch. I heard a sunny slurp one up for its evening meal. The loons were calling and the last flicker of light was upon the lake. As the chill of the night formed goose bumps on the back of my neck, I scampered back to the cabin for the warmth and a little Hudson Bay on the rocks.

2010-06-29T15:14:00.000-04:00

Phil is trying out Cherie's new Kayak. A little choppy for the first paddle. Gary even tries out Seth's. What a HOOT!

2010-06-24T16:00:00.000-04:00

Limit on Lakers and three Salmon. Phil has a fish on!

Moose on Highway 1

2010-06-24T15:57:00.000-04:00

We spotted this Moose on Monday while traveling back to the cabin from Silver Bay.

Spring is Here

2010-05-09T07:49:00.004-04:00

The ice is out and the leaves are starting to bud. Opener is next Saturday, Spring is here!

View the season: http://www.elyminnesota.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26&Itemid=41http://

Wild Fire Update

2010-04-28T08:35:00.003-04:00

Many Wild Fires have broken out near the cabin. This is due to lack of rain and snow this winter. To review current conditions check here. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/fire/area-reports.html#245

2010-03-31T12:50:00.000-04:00

This picture was taken as we were leaving the cabin.

The ice is starting to break up, spring is near!

Lake of the Woods

2010-03-27T20:46:00.000-04:00

This is my first burbot, freshwater cod. Taken on light ice fishing tackle, what a hoot!

Bald Eagle on Bear Island

2009-09-24T14:33:00.001-04:00

While fishing a couple weeks ago, Phil and I noticed an eagle circling our boat several times. It made a couple attempts to catch a fish, I was lucky enough to snap this picture. It did catch the fish as shown.

Cabin Picture 2002

2009-08-28T21:10:00.001-04:00

L to R Gary, Amy, Seth, Doug, Phil, Nana, and Hannah front

First Light

2009-08-28T11:23:00.000-04:00

First Light 2007

Lunch at the Angry Trout 2001-2009

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Hannah, Nana, and Olivia 2009

Hannah and Nana 2001

Some of the fish we catch!

2009-08-21T09:07:00.003-04:00

Gary and Jeff 2009

The Edwin H. Gott

2009-08-18T08:42:00.001-04:00

The Edwin H. Gott entering the Duluth Harbor, thanks Jeff for the photo!

Ted's Last Minute Bass

2009-08-18T08:33:00.002-04:00

Keep that rod tip up Ted!

Light House, Loading Docks, and Break Light in Two Harbors MN

2009-08-18T08:10:00.005-04:00

Pictures by Ted, thanks!

North Shore Lunch

2009-08-18T07:53:00.004-04:00

Typical North Shore Lunch is fruit, summer sausage, cheese, smoked fish, crackers and a light wine. L to R Nancy, Gary, Patty, Jennifer, Ted and Jeff, Photo by Mike

A Duluth Day

2009-08-16T06:29:00.005-04:00

You can't get to Duluth from the North Shore without stopping at Stoney Point!

The view from Enger Tower Park is unbelievable!

While touring Duluth we happened to go by the old Scobie Home. Looks like a new family is working on the place and they seem to be enjoying the old neighborhood.

Early Morning fog on Bear Island

2009-08-06T18:00:00.001-04:00

Two canoeist set out in the fog this morning, picture taken at 6:30.

Lucy the Loon

2009-08-06T17:59:00.000-04:00

Lucy the Loon is now a permanent resident at Cooper's Cabin.

Saying Good Bye to Bear Island

2009-08-06T17:55:00.003-04:00

Tom showing off his catch of the day!

The Solas leave for the North Shore.

Posing with Mrs Birch

2009-08-06T17:52:00.001-04:00

Tom, Mary Ann, Phyllis and Gary Pose with Mrs. Birch

Sea Plane Lands on Bear Island

2009-08-06T17:51:00.000-04:00

Out for a Morning Paddle

2009-07-29T16:20:00.001-04:00

This is what we do on a cool calm morning!

Lunch at the Angy Trout and Shopping at Weldons

2009-07-29T16:17:00.001-04:00

A day trip up the Shore is not complete without stopping at Weldons, Snodwel, or Donwels!

Another day trip to Grand Marais

The Pontoon is back in the water!

2009-07-29T16:10:00.003-04:00

Hannah and Olivia take the Norwegian Girl for a test ride!

Christmas in July at the Cabin

2009-07-29T16:06:00.004-04:00

The Coopers and the Hibbs Clan also celebrate Christmas at Bear Island! Above, Mrs Clause, Olivia, and Hannah

Below, you be the judge!

Park Point

2009-07-02T14:22:00.000-04:00

Ted, Jennifer, Patty, and Mike at Park Point. The warmest day this summer!

Mike's Eye

2009-07-02T14:20:00.000-04:00

Nice fish Mike but I'm afraid the girls beat you on their catch!

Phil's Eyes

2009-07-02T14:19:00.000-04:00

Where is Lane when you need him?

Patty and Jennifer

2009-07-02T14:18:00.001-04:00

Patty and Jennifer show off their 3 and 4lb Bass! Congratulations girls!

Early Morning Venture

2009-07-02T14:16:00.001-04:00

Ted and Jennifer take a early morning ride on Bear Island!

Smile for the Camera

2009-07-02T14:15:00.000-04:00

Jeff and his prize Walleye!

Overlooking the Duluth Harbor

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Just a few minutes to relax!

Loon on her Nest

2009-07-02T14:01:00.001-04:00

This photo was taken near the Cabin last Friday. Thanks Ted for the photo!

Early Morning Fog

2009-05-05T12:30:00.002-04:00

Can't wait to get up early and watch the fog rise off the lake, can't you smell the lake air.

Great Times with Family and Friends

2009-04-28T13:07:00.002-04:00

April is for dreaming, May is for planning and packing, June, July and August is for Family and Friends. See you this summer at Bear Island Lake!

Ice Out

2009-04-20T18:16:00.004-04:00

Watch daily, the ice went out sometime last week, Birch Lake at Babbitt Minnesota

Spring is almost here!

2009-03-28T09:14:00.001-04:00

We are starting to see some bare spots. Spring will be here soon, opener is only six weeks away!

American Bear Center

2009-03-09T13:54:00.003-04:00

The Bears are coming out of hibernation so check the updated pictures at the Bear Center.

Superior National Forest Seaplane Base

2008-11-14T09:18:00.004-05:00

The Seaplane Base in Ely is used to protect the Superior National Forest and the BWCA. The September 2007 fire on Lake Mitchel, just north of Bear Island, was contained from this base.

Taking the Pontoon out

2008-10-28T10:34:00.002-04:00

Gary, Norwegian Girl and Daughter of the Norwegian Girl, Cherie,

putting the Pontoon away for the season.

Bear Island Lake is on the Laurentian Divide

2008-10-25T19:44:00.005-04:00

Click on image to read

Lake Leander

2008-10-24T14:08:00.003-04:00

Lake Leander just a short drive from Bear Island.

The girls including Mrs. Birch

2008-10-24T13:52:00.001-04:00

After a long day at B.I.L.

Gary and Tom

2008-10-24T13:41:00.001-04:00

Gary and Tom with a stringer of Panfish!

Somores Anyone?

2008-10-23T13:45:00.004-04:00

One of our favorite past times at Bear Island Lake.

Gary, Anna Lee, Kaia, and Tom

Cooling Off after a Hard Day of Shopping in Grand Marais

2008-10-23T13:35:00.007-04:00

A day trip to Grand Marais includes lunch at the "Angry Trout" and a beverage at the "Gunflint Tavern"

http://www.grandmarais.com/

Nice Catch Bill

2008-10-21T09:48:00.001-04:00

Bill shows the morning catch. Bill is now hooked on fishing.

Pontoon Ride

2008-10-21T09:43:00.001-04:00

Gary, Cherie, Olivia, Doug, Hannah, Amy, and Nancy enjoy the ride as Bill snaps the Picture.

Split Rock Light House

2008-10-19T13:16:00.003-04:00

Nancy and Gary take a day trip to Split Rock Light June 2008

To view Day Trips from our Cabin, click on one of the Day Trips

Mike's Walleye

2008-10-14T13:21:00.002-04:00

Mike caught this 19 1/2" Walleye on a Firetiger colored Shad Rap.

Needless to say, he ate this fish!

Young Buck

2008-10-14T10:18:00.000-04:00

You never know what you'll see up The Cabin Road.

Photo by Jeff Hibbs

Smile

2008-10-08T21:55:00.000-04:00

A picture with Mrs. Birch, Gary, Jeff and Nancy

Nice Catch!

2008-10-08T21:37:00.000-04:00

We practice Catch and Release, Beckey Miller caught and released this 30" Northern