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  1. Good morning from Minneapolis where, quite early Sunday, it's 71℉/22℃; smoke; light south-southeast winds; visibility 6 miles at the airport.

    Today
    Patchy smoke between 8am and 11am. Sunny, with a high near 91.

    - Turning cooler with near or slightly below normal temperatures Tuesday with the hot temperatures returning by next weekend.
    — Area Forecast Discussion, NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

    With a large majority of prospective tourists and outers, "camping out" is a leading factor in the summer vacation. And during the long winter months they are prone to collect in little knots and talk much of camps, fishing, hunting, and "roughing it." The last phrase is very popular and always cropping out in the talks on matters pertaining to a vacation in the woods. I dislike the phrase. We do not go to the green woods and crystal waters to rough it, we go to smooth it. We get it rough enough at home; in towns and cities; in shops, offices, stores, banks—anywhere that we may be placed—with the necessity always present of being on time and up to our work; of providing for the dependent ones; of keeping up, catching up, or getting left. "Alas for the life-long battle, whose bravest slogan is bread."
    — George W. Sears as "Nessmuk" in Woodcraft and Camping, 1920
    gutenberg.org/files/34607/3460

    #mnwx #SilentSunday #outdoors #NorthWoods #camping #canoeing

  2. Good morning from Minneapolis where, quite early Sunday, it's 71℉/22℃; smoke; light south-southeast winds; visibility 6 miles at the airport.

    Today
    Patchy smoke between 8am and 11am. Sunny, with a high near 91.

    - Turning cooler with near or slightly below normal temperatures Tuesday with the hot temperatures returning by next weekend.
    — Area Forecast Discussion, NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

    With a large majority of prospective tourists and outers, "camping out" is a leading factor in the summer vacation. And during the long winter months they are prone to collect in little knots and talk much of camps, fishing, hunting, and "roughing it." The last phrase is very popular and always cropping out in the talks on matters pertaining to a vacation in the woods. I dislike the phrase. We do not go to the green woods and crystal waters to rough it, we go to smooth it. We get it rough enough at home; in towns and cities; in shops, offices, stores, banks—anywhere that we may be placed—with the necessity always present of being on time and up to our work; of providing for the dependent ones; of keeping up, catching up, or getting left. "Alas for the life-long battle, whose bravest slogan is bread."
    — George W. Sears as "Nessmuk" in Woodcraft and Camping, 1920
    gutenberg.org/files/34607/3460

    #mnwx #SilentSunday #outdoors #NorthWoods #camping #canoeing

  3. Good morning from Minneapolis where, quite early Sunday, it's 71℉/22℃; smoke; light south-southeast winds; visibility 6 miles at the airport.

    Today
    Patchy smoke between 8am and 11am. Sunny, with a high near 91.

    - Turning cooler with near or slightly below normal temperatures Tuesday with the hot temperatures returning by next weekend.
    — Area Forecast Discussion, NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

    With a large majority of prospective tourists and outers, "camping out" is a leading factor in the summer vacation. And during the long winter months they are prone to collect in little knots and talk much of camps, fishing, hunting, and "roughing it." The last phrase is very popular and always cropping out in the talks on matters pertaining to a vacation in the woods. I dislike the phrase. We do not go to the green woods and crystal waters to rough it, we go to smooth it. We get it rough enough at home; in towns and cities; in shops, offices, stores, banks—anywhere that we may be placed—with the necessity always present of being on time and up to our work; of providing for the dependent ones; of keeping up, catching up, or getting left. "Alas for the life-long battle, whose bravest slogan is bread."
    — George W. Sears as "Nessmuk" in Woodcraft and Camping, 1920
    gutenberg.org/files/34607/3460

    #mnwx #SilentSunday #outdoors #NorthWoods #camping #canoeing

  4. Good morning from Minneapolis where, quite early Sunday, it's 71℉/22℃; smoke; light south-southeast winds; visibility 6 miles at the airport.

    Today
    Patchy smoke between 8am and 11am. Sunny, with a high near 91.

    - Turning cooler with near or slightly below normal temperatures Tuesday with the hot temperatures returning by next weekend.
    — Area Forecast Discussion, NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

    With a large majority of prospective tourists and outers, "camping out" is a leading factor in the summer vacation. And during the long winter months they are prone to collect in little knots and talk much of camps, fishing, hunting, and "roughing it." The last phrase is very popular and always cropping out in the talks on matters pertaining to a vacation in the woods. I dislike the phrase. We do not go to the green woods and crystal waters to rough it, we go to smooth it. We get it rough enough at home; in towns and cities; in shops, offices, stores, banks—anywhere that we may be placed—with the necessity always present of being on time and up to our work; of providing for the dependent ones; of keeping up, catching up, or getting left. "Alas for the life-long battle, whose bravest slogan is bread."
    — George W. Sears as "Nessmuk" in Woodcraft and Camping, 1920
    gutenberg.org/files/34607/3460

  5. Good morning from Minneapolis where, quite early Sunday, it's 71℉/22℃; smoke; light south-southeast winds; visibility 6 miles at the airport.

    Today
    Patchy smoke between 8am and 11am. Sunny, with a high near 91.

    - Turning cooler with near or slightly below normal temperatures Tuesday with the hot temperatures returning by next weekend.
    — Area Forecast Discussion, NWS Twin Cities/Chanhassen MN

    With a large majority of prospective tourists and outers, "camping out" is a leading factor in the summer vacation. And during the long winter months they are prone to collect in little knots and talk much of camps, fishing, hunting, and "roughing it." The last phrase is very popular and always cropping out in the talks on matters pertaining to a vacation in the woods. I dislike the phrase. We do not go to the green woods and crystal waters to rough it, we go to smooth it. We get it rough enough at home; in towns and cities; in shops, offices, stores, banks—anywhere that we may be placed—with the necessity always present of being on time and up to our work; of providing for the dependent ones; of keeping up, catching up, or getting left. "Alas for the life-long battle, whose bravest slogan is bread."
    — George W. Sears as "Nessmuk" in Woodcraft and Camping, 1920
    gutenberg.org/files/34607/3460

    #mnwx #SilentSunday #outdoors #NorthWoods #camping #canoeing

  6. The very hazy yellow beer puts out a nice, sticky head that will leave some lacing, but it's not going to be a bunch.

    #Beer #Review #IPA #Northwoods
    bfbcping.com/2026/07/northwood

  7. Hype for the Future 225S: Clare and Roscommon Counties, Michigan

    Introduction Clare and Roscommon Counties are two notable and adjacent inland counties in the Northwoods of the State of Michigan, located on the Lower Peninsula of the State and notable for communities such as Harrison (Hayes Township), Higgins Lake, Houghton Lake, and Saint Helen. While the community of Harrison serves as the county seat of Clare County, the community of Roscommon serves as the seat of Roscommon County to the north. Clare County Within the boundaries of Clare County, […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  8. Hype for the Future 225S: Clare and Roscommon Counties, Michigan

    Introduction Clare and Roscommon Counties are two notable and adjacent inland counties in the Northwoods of the State of Michigan, located on the Lower Peninsula of the State and notable for communities such as Harrison (Hayes Township), Higgins Lake, Houghton Lake, and Saint Helen. While the community of Harrison serves as the county seat of Clare County, the community of Roscommon serves as the seat of Roscommon County to the north. Clare County Within the boundaries of Clare County, […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  9. Hype for the Future 225S: Clare and Roscommon Counties, Michigan

    Introduction Clare and Roscommon Counties are two notable and adjacent inland counties in the Northwoods of the State of Michigan, located on the Lower Peninsula of the State and notable for communities such as Harrison (Hayes Township), Higgins Lake, Houghton Lake, and Saint Helen. While the community of Harrison serves as the county seat of Clare County, the community of Roscommon serves as the seat of Roscommon County to the north. Clare County Within the boundaries of Clare County, […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  10. Hype for the Future 225S: Clare and Roscommon Counties, Michigan

    Introduction Clare and Roscommon Counties are two notable and adjacent inland counties in the Northwoods of the State of Michigan, located on the Lower Peninsula of the State and notable for communities such as Harrison (Hayes Township), Higgins Lake, Houghton Lake, and Saint Helen. While the community of Harrison serves as the county seat of Clare County, the community of Roscommon serves as the seat of Roscommon County to the north. Clare County Within the boundaries of Clare County, […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  11. Hype for the Future 225S: Clare and Roscommon Counties, Michigan

    Introduction Clare and Roscommon Counties are two notable and adjacent inland counties in the Northwoods of the State of Michigan, located on the Lower Peninsula of the State and notable for communities such as Harrison (Hayes Township), Higgins Lake, Houghton Lake, and Saint Helen. While the community of Harrison serves as the county seat of Clare County, the community of Roscommon serves as the seat of Roscommon County to the north. Clare County Within the boundaries of Clare County, […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  12. Hype for the Future 225N: Montmorency County, Michigan

    Overview Montmorency County is a notable rural county in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan and is associated with the unincorporated area of Atlanta, a community near the center of the county which serves as the county seat. Today, the community is notable as the Elk Capital of Michigan, with the Chatters Bull Pen bar and grill serving as an iconic community establishment, while nearby areas such as Lewiston and Hillman are notable for amenities, attractions, and accommodations such […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  13. Hype for the Future 225N: Montmorency County, Michigan

    Overview Montmorency County is a notable rural county in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan and is associated with the unincorporated area of Atlanta, a community near the center of the county which serves as the county seat. Today, the community is notable as the Elk Capital of Michigan, with the Chatters Bull Pen bar and grill serving as an iconic community establishment, while nearby areas such as Lewiston and Hillman are notable for amenities, attractions, and accommodations such […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  14. Hype for the Future 224H: Lake County, Michigan

    Overview Lake County is a notable county in the northwestern portion of the State of Michigan and does not border any of the Great Lakes, in spite of the name of the county, with the community of Baldwin serving as the county seat. Today, the county is notable for serving as home to the Shrine of the Pines, Logger’s Landing in Luther, and the Rockwell Lake Lodge in the northeastern portion of the county, along with the iconic Harper Lake Resort in the northwest as well as a number of […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  15. Hype for the Future 224H: Lake County, Michigan

    Overview Lake County is a notable county in the northwestern portion of the State of Michigan and does not border any of the Great Lakes, in spite of the name of the county, with the community of Baldwin serving as the county seat. Today, the county is notable for serving as home to the Shrine of the Pines, Logger’s Landing in Luther, and the Rockwell Lake Lodge in the northeastern portion of the county, along with the iconic Harper Lake Resort in the northwest as well as a number of […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  16. Hype for the Future 224A: Benzie County, Michigan

    Introduction Benzie County is a notable rural county located along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in the northwestern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, associated with a number of notable glacial lakes throughout much of the county, especially in the east, and associated resorts such as the Sleeping Bear Resort, the Old Brundage Creek Mill, Baker’s Centennial Farm, and the Homestead Dam on the Benzie River. Along Crystal Lake are the communities of Beulah (the county seat) and […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  17. Hype for the Future 224A: Benzie County, Michigan

    Introduction Benzie County is a notable rural county located along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in the northwestern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, associated with a number of notable glacial lakes throughout much of the county, especially in the east, and associated resorts such as the Sleeping Bear Resort, the Old Brundage Creek Mill, Baker’s Centennial Farm, and the Homestead Dam on the Benzie River. Along Crystal Lake are the communities of Beulah (the county seat) and […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  18. Hype for the Future 224/284: Leelanau, Michigan

    Introduction Leelanau County is a notable county within the northwestern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and is associated with the Leelanau Peninsula and a number of associated islands, most notably the Manitou Islands of the region. North Manitou Island is notable for Swenson’s Barn, the historic site of the Katie Shepard Hotel (Lot 1), and the historic North Manitou Island Lifesaving Station in the area, while South Manitou Island is notable for the South Manitou Island […]

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  19. Hype for the Future 224/284: Leelanau, Michigan

    Introduction Leelanau County is a notable county within the northwestern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and is associated with the Leelanau Peninsula and a number of associated islands, most notably the Manitou Islands of the region. North Manitou Island is notable for Swenson’s Barn, the historic site of the Katie Shepard Hotel (Lot 1), and the historic North Manitou Island Lifesaving Station in the area, while South Manitou Island is notable for the South Manitou Island […]

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  20. Hype for the Future 221K: Antrim County, Michigan

    Overview Antrim County is a notable rural county located within the northwestern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and along the Lake Michigan shoreline of the State by way of the East Arm Grand Traverse Bay. Today, the county is notable for the communities of Elk Rapids, Bellaire, and Mancelona, with the community of Bellaire serving as the county seat and Routes 31 and 131 serving the respective communities of Elk Rapids and Mancelona. Within the Elk Rapids area, notable community […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  21. Hype for the Future 221K: Antrim County, Michigan

    Overview Antrim County is a notable rural county located within the northwestern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and along the Lake Michigan shoreline of the State by way of the East Arm Grand Traverse Bay. Today, the county is notable for the communities of Elk Rapids, Bellaire, and Mancelona, with the community of Bellaire serving as the county seat and Routes 31 and 131 serving the respective communities of Elk Rapids and Mancelona. Within the Elk Rapids area, notable community […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  22. Hype for the Future 221K: Antrim County, Michigan

    Overview Antrim County is a notable rural county located within the northwestern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and along the Lake Michigan shoreline of the State by way of the East Arm Grand Traverse Bay. Today, the county is notable for the communities of Elk Rapids, Bellaire, and Mancelona, with the community of Bellaire serving as the county seat and Routes 31 and 131 serving the respective communities of Elk Rapids and Mancelona. Within the Elk Rapids area, notable community […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  23. Hype for the Future 221K: Antrim County, Michigan

    Overview Antrim County is a notable rural county located within the northwestern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and along the Lake Michigan shoreline of the State by way of the East Arm Grand Traverse Bay. Today, the county is notable for the communities of Elk Rapids, Bellaire, and Mancelona, with the community of Bellaire serving as the county seat and Routes 31 and 131 serving the respective communities of Elk Rapids and Mancelona. Within the Elk Rapids area, notable community […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  24. Hype for the Future 221K: Antrim County, Michigan

    Overview Antrim County is a notable rural county located within the northwestern portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and along the Lake Michigan shoreline of the State by way of the East Arm Grand Traverse Bay. Today, the county is notable for the communities of Elk Rapids, Bellaire, and Mancelona, with the community of Bellaire serving as the county seat and Routes 31 and 131 serving the respective communities of Elk Rapids and Mancelona. Within the Elk Rapids area, notable community […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  25. Hype for the Future 204N: Route 8 in Northern Wisconsin

    Introduction The Route 8 corridor is a notable east-west corridor located almost entirely within the State of Wisconsin between the Minnesota Twin Cities and a community known as Norway, Michigan. The portion of the highway in the State of Wisconsin is notable for consistently avoiding communities of 5,000 or more residents throughout the entirety of the route, including the Cities of Rice Lake and Rhinelander. City of Turtle Lake The City of Turtle Lake is a notable smaller community in […]

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  26. Hype for the Future 204N: Route 8 in Northern Wisconsin

    Introduction The Route 8 corridor is a notable east-west corridor located almost entirely within the State of Wisconsin between the Minnesota Twin Cities and a community known as Norway, Michigan. The portion of the highway in the State of Wisconsin is notable for consistently avoiding communities of 5,000 or more residents throughout the entirety of the route, including the Cities of Rice Lake and Rhinelander. City of Turtle Lake The City of Turtle Lake is a notable smaller community in […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  27. Hype for the Future 204N: Route 8 in Northern Wisconsin

    Introduction The Route 8 corridor is a notable east-west corridor located almost entirely within the State of Wisconsin between the Minnesota Twin Cities and a community known as Norway, Michigan. The portion of the highway in the State of Wisconsin is notable for consistently avoiding communities of 5,000 or more residents throughout the entirety of the route, including the Cities of Rice Lake and Rhinelander. City of Turtle Lake The City of Turtle Lake is a notable smaller community in […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  28. Hype for the Future 204N: Route 8 in Northern Wisconsin

    Introduction The Route 8 corridor is a notable east-west corridor located almost entirely within the State of Wisconsin between the Minnesota Twin Cities and a community known as Norway, Michigan. The portion of the highway in the State of Wisconsin is notable for consistently avoiding communities of 5,000 or more residents throughout the entirety of the route, including the Cities of Rice Lake and Rhinelander. City of Turtle Lake The City of Turtle Lake is a notable smaller community in […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  29. Hype for the Future 204N: Route 8 in Northern Wisconsin

    Introduction The Route 8 corridor is a notable east-west corridor located almost entirely within the State of Wisconsin between the Minnesota Twin Cities and a community known as Norway, Michigan. The portion of the highway in the State of Wisconsin is notable for consistently avoiding communities of 5,000 or more residents throughout the entirety of the route, including the Cities of Rice Lake and Rhinelander. City of Turtle Lake The City of Turtle Lake is a notable smaller community in […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  30. 33° on this morning's paddle.
    80° in the forecast for the weekend.

    Goodbye winter, hello summer.

    #canoeing #northWoods

  31. 33° on this morning's paddle.
    80° in the forecast for the weekend.

    Goodbye winter, hello summer.

    #canoeing #northWoods

  32. 33° on this morning's paddle.
    80° in the forecast for the weekend.

    Goodbye winter, hello summer.

    #canoeing #northWoods

  33. 33° on this morning's paddle.
    80° in the forecast for the weekend.

    Goodbye winter, hello summer.

    #canoeing #northWoods

  34. 33° on this morning's paddle.
    80° in the forecast for the weekend.

    Goodbye winter, hello summer.

    #canoeing #northWoods

  35. Hype for the Future 185K: Minnesota Route 1

    Overview Within the State of Minnesota, Route 1 is a notable state highway that serves the northern side of the state, as well as the longest state highway within the State of Minnesota that is not an Interstate or United States Numbered Highway. The highway crosses the Red River of the North from the State of North Dakota near the community of Oslo in Marshall County, largely opposite Walsh County, North Dakota. Further east are the communities of Alvarado, along the Snake River; Warren, at […]

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  36. Hype for the Future 185K: Minnesota Route 1

    Overview Within the State of Minnesota, Route 1 is a notable state highway that serves the northern side of the state, as well as the longest state highway within the State of Minnesota that is not an Interstate or United States Numbered Highway. The highway crosses the Red River of the North from the State of North Dakota near the community of Oslo in Marshall County, largely opposite Walsh County, North Dakota. Further east are the communities of Alvarado, along the Snake River; Warren, at […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  37. Hype for the Future 185K: Minnesota Route 1

    Overview Within the State of Minnesota, Route 1 is a notable state highway that serves the northern side of the state, as well as the longest state highway within the State of Minnesota that is not an Interstate or United States Numbered Highway. The highway crosses the Red River of the North from the State of North Dakota near the community of Oslo in Marshall County, largely opposite Walsh County, North Dakota. Further east are the communities of Alvarado, along the Snake River; Warren, at […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  38. Hype for the Future 185K: Minnesota Route 1

    Overview Within the State of Minnesota, Route 1 is a notable state highway that serves the northern side of the state, as well as the longest state highway within the State of Minnesota that is not an Interstate or United States Numbered Highway. The highway crosses the Red River of the North from the State of North Dakota near the community of Oslo in Marshall County, largely opposite Walsh County, North Dakota. Further east are the communities of Alvarado, along the Snake River; Warren, at […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  39. Hype for the Future 185K: Minnesota Route 1

    Overview Within the State of Minnesota, Route 1 is a notable state highway that serves the northern side of the state, as well as the longest state highway within the State of Minnesota that is not an Interstate or United States Numbered Highway. The highway crosses the Red River of the North from the State of North Dakota near the community of Oslo in Marshall County, largely opposite Walsh County, North Dakota. Further east are the communities of Alvarado, along the Snake River; Warren, at […]

    novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026

  40. #northwoods #dogsledding #Beargrease

    Love is in the Air

    "An unfamiliar dog can come up to me and smell 30 different dogs on my pant leg. They know what we ate for dinner and if we are sick. It should have come as no surprise to me, then, that taking three females “in heat” on my Beargrease team would be a really bad idea."

    northernwilds.com/when-love-is

  41. Hype for the Future 104L: Chaquamegon-Nicolet National Forest

    Introduction Though the forest areas are legally two (2) separate national forests, the Chaquamegon National Forest is situated in north-central Wisconsin while the Nicolet National Forest is situated in the northeastern portion of the State. Both forested areas are largely associated with the Northwoods and the broader Great Lakes and Upper Midwest as a whole, each spanning a total of six (6) counties. Counties The Chaquamegon National Forest is located in the counties of, in order of […]

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  42. Hype for the Future 104L: Chaquamegon-Nicolet National Forest

    Introduction Though the forest areas are legally two (2) separate national forests, the Chaquamegon National Forest is situated in north-central Wisconsin while the Nicolet National Forest is situated in the northeastern portion of the State. Both forested areas are largely associated with the Northwoods and the broader Great Lakes and Upper Midwest as a whole, each spanning a total of six (6) counties. Counties The Chaquamegon National Forest is located in the counties of, in order of […]

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  43. Hype for the Future 104K: The National Forests of Michigan

    Introduction Within the State of Michigan, three (3) distinct national forest zones exist serving notable roles throughout the scope of the community. The national forests in question are the Huron-Manistee, Hiawatha, and Ottawa National Forests, with the three distinct national forest zones offering unique perspectives on the general area of the Northwoods region of the Upper Midwest. Huron-Manistee National Forest Although the Huron and Manistee National Forests are geographically […]

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