Wildersmith on the Gunflint
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Fred Smith
Fred Smith, a native Iowan re-located to the wilderness of border country at the end of the century, has been writing of happenings in the upper Gunflint territory for going on eight years, first with the local paper, and since December 2008 for WTIP North Shore Community Radio. Fred feels life in the woods is extraordinary, and finds reporting on it to both a reading and listening audience a pleasurable challenge. Since retirement as a high school athletic administrator from Ankeny High School, Ankeny Iowa in 1999, the pace of Fred's life has become less hectic but nevertheless, remains busy in new ways with many volunteer activities along the Trail. Listen at your convenience by subscribing to a podcast.
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Wildersmith May 17
Fred Smith-Our second week of month five found that stubborn Old Man of the North slipping some but still unwilling to relinquish full command of his extended reign over the upper Gunflint atmosphere.
Wildersmith: May 10
-I’m back in the woods once more, great to be back at home sweet home. Thanks are extended to Rosey, that nosey pup, and her dad from over on Hungry Jack Lake for keeping you in tune with t
Wildersmith April 19
Fred Smith-The calendar says spring, but our north country landscape indicates otherwise. At the time of this keyboard exercise, little progress has been made on recognizing spring characteristics.
Wildersmith April 12
Fred Smith-Fred Smith is a native Iowan and retired high school athletic administrator now living on the upper Gunflint Trail with his wife Fran.
Wildersmith March 29
-Adios March…it’s almost April…no fooling! The way month three has flown by makes me wonder if there isn’t some way we could slow life down.
Wildersmith April 5
Fred Smith-The upper Gunflint Territory seemed headed toward a lamb-like end to March. We were teased with a couple swell early spring days, then came Easter Sunday.
Wildersmith March 22
Fred Smith-‘Twas the days before spring, and all through the woods, the critters were stirring in shivering wonderment.
Wildersmith March 15
Fred Smith-After last weekend’s snow, it seems hard to believe the official calling of spring is only five days away.
Wildersmith March 8
Fred Smith-Whew, a week of March has come and gone already. Our semi-winter continues in the upper Gunflint.
Wildersmith March 1
Fred Smith-The upper Trail is “marching” into month three as February bids adieu in lamb-like character.
