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Read moreWINTER IS HERE!!!!
Winter is here and we are here. There has been snow on the Gunflint Trail and folks are taking advantage of some early season skiing. Pincushion Mountain has been grooming trails and reports have been good. We are confident it is going to be a...
Read moreSanta, Snow and a Sale – Coming Soon!
Here at Stone Harbor, we are awaiting our first significant snowfall – it should be coming soon! Monday night I had one of those memorable moments driving up the Gunflint Trail, when there was a beautiful snow shower but not enough to stick. It...
Read moreMoose Madness This Weekend! And More…
Another summer season is behind us. This was our third summer. It seems like just yesterday we were hauling boxes in from the warehouse and stocking our shelves for our opening. We have come a long way. The end of the summer is also a time we say...
Read moreFestivals and More at the End of Summer
Labor day marks the end of our summer season. The summer is our busiest season but by no means do we get to rest in the fall. Early September is the season for our music festivals, starting with Radio Wave on September 8 and 9 (sponsored by WTIP)...
Read moreThe Dog-Sled-Race-Planning Days of August Are Here
Where has the summer gone? We just finished up Fishermen’s Picnic this past weekend, and it was great to see so many of our friends return to Grand Marais for the annual celebration. Of course, many took advantage of our summer clearance...
Read moreHot Weather, Cool Sale
Remember the last post, where we said it’s downright cool here? Maybe we spoke too soon. The last few days have been quite warm for us – but the good news is, we still have some cool deals in the store! Join us now for sale prices on...
Read moreThe Best Weather of the Year – Going On Now in Grand Marais
What a weekend. If you weren’t here, you might not know what I’m talking about – you just have to come experience it to believe it. We listen to the weather in other parts of Minnesota and just smile, because it actually gets...
Read moreThe North Shore: Business As Usual!
Minnesota has been full of wild weather lately – including the North Shore! Even up here in Grand Marais, we’ve had challenges with internet, cell phone service, and long distance (just in case you’ve been trying to get in touch...
Read moreThe Signs of Summer: Tours, Rentals, Hikes and More
Summer is in the air. The Farmer’s Market has reopened in our parking lot and this morning looking out the window we could see the Hjordis which sails out of the North House Folk School. Last weekend was also the Boreal Bird Festival over there...
Read moreNow Available: Used Canoes, New Products, and More
The North Shore is green and fishing season is open – as are the restaurants in Grand Marais – which means spring and summer (and the scent of the World’s Best Donuts) are in the air! Our customers are already renting canoes, and others have...
Read moreGreat Gear to Keep Out the Chill (and more updates from the store)
Our last post talked about the unseasonably warm weather we were experiencing in Grand Marais. Today we are wondering what happened to that weather. It was mighty cool last night for this time of year, but as we say, there is no such thing as bad...
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