You may have noticed I haven't written much lately. I was away on holiday spending last week with family on Lake Vermillion in northern Minnesota. Lake Vermillion is near Ely, MN and is not far from the Canadian Border, providing you want to paddle there.
The highlights of my family trip were the ripe blueberries, camping and hiking in the BWCA, visiting the International Wolf Center, my annual Soudan Mine Tour and finding a great cup of coffee complete with internet access at the Ely Surf Shop.
Ah, sounds like a good time! I grew up in Babbitt, so I am somewhat familiar with the Lake Vermillion area.
When I visit my parents (in Babbitt), I like to visit the Soudan Underground and visit the Wolf Center. Kat and I have camped at Bearhead Lake State Park several times because it is a lot more scenic than the Red Carpet Motel in Babbitt.
Wow, small world. We stay at the end of the Mud Creek Road, which heads off to Lake Vermillion right near the road that goes from 169 to Bear Head Lake State Park. My wife also has relatives from Babbit, so I was in Babbit too.
So did the entire family go into the BWCA?
What did the kids think of the Mine? We thought about taking J up there, but wondered if he might be a little young to appreciate it. We were there many years ago. Very cool experience.