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 moreAnother 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 moreLabor 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 moreWhere 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 moreRemember 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 moreWhat 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 moreMinnesota 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 moreWe’ve got a lot of great gear and clothes in the store. Sometimes, though, it’s hard to pick from the slew of items and brands that are available out there. That’s where our “Hot Picks from Stone Harbor Staff” come in. When I’m shopping, I enjoy...
Read moreSummer 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 moreThe 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 moreOur 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...
Read moreWhat an unusual spring! Last weekend, there was supposed to be an ice fishing contest on Poplar Lake. There wasn’t enough ice, so it was moved to Leo Lake – and told everyone to bring their own boat or canoe. I don’t know about you, but to me...
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