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 18
Fred Smith-Spring has really sprung in the upper Gunflint territory! Since we last met over the waves of space, many more wilderness characters have popped out.
Wildersmith May 11
Fred Smith-The north woods have been quite gloomy most days since May took over.
Wildersmith May 4
Fred Smith-It’s great to be back in the woods after a run southward to visit friends and family.
Wildersmith April 27
Fred Smith-The universe, north woods included, is about to bid farewell to month four and ascend into segment five of the year 2012.
Wildersmith April 20
Fred Smith-It’s “tweener” time in north country, the period of each year when Gunflint residents celebrate quietness, separating winter activities and the mad rush of our fishing opener, along
Wildersmith April 13
Fred Smith-With April rapidly reaching its half way point, the boundary country weather has leveled off into being more typical.
Wildersmith April 6
Fred Smith-This first weekend in April finds the north woods celebrating the full pink maple sugar moon.
Wildersmith March 30
Fred Smith-As the northland wraps up an unusual March, there has been a lot of speculation and excitement about ice-out on upper trail lakes.
Wildersmith March 23
Fred Smith-Once more, the Smiths are back in border country. It’s great to be home after a swell 10-day break visiting with grandsons in Iowa.
Wildersmith March 2
Fred Smith-Finally, a little bit more winter along the Gunflint byway! February ended and March came in on somewhat lion-like terms.
