Can you imagine ice fishing at -40oF, being so exhausted and hypothermic, laying down in a pool of slushy water appearing to be the only option, having outboard motor problems, and rowing back six miles? This story highlights some of the thrills, adventures, challenges, and near disasters of the desire to be outdoors every day regardless of the weather. Come along on numerous canoe trips while trying to ferret out historic sites in the BWCAW (Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness).

Northeastern Minnesota's Gunflint Trail area, a rugged and remote place, has been home to some incredible women. These pioneers worked side by side with parents, spouses and neighbors to clear roads, build cabins and operate successful resorts and outfitters. This is a real taste of what life was like on the Gunflint Trail and how it's changed with time. Read women's stories about wildlife encounters, driving the winding Trail and surviving winter in the wilderness. This book captures the history and spirit of these unfettered women, the place they love, and includes more than 140 of their hearty recipes.

Offers recipes using fresh Minnesota ingredients, along with anecdotes of life at Gunflint Lodge from the 1920s to the present

"True survival odysseys of two wilderness adventurers who entered the woods in search of tranquility-- but found something else entirely"--Page 4 of cover.

Maybe it's the fresh air or the smoky aroma...but we think just about everything tastes better when it's cooked outdoors! Is your family bored with plain old burgers and hot dogs? Jazz up the buns with sizzling herb burgers and camp-out chili dogs...or how about charcoal grilled pizza instead? Show off your cookout skills with lazy-day grilled ribs, grilled flank steak sandwich and ginger-lime grilled salmon. Or cook up an easy meal-in-one like bountiful hobo packs or kiddies’ chicken packets. To round out a delicious backyard meal, who could resist confetti corn salad, balsamic grilled tomatoes, bacon corn on the cob and smoky new potatoes? But save room for dessert, because there's grilled pineapple sundaes and melty chocolate burritos too! You'll find easy directions using familiar ingredients. So fire up the grill...let's cook out tonight!