Wildersmith on the Gunflint

Series produced by WTIP

Caption: Fred Smith
Fred Smith 

Fred Smith, a native Iowan who re-located to the wilderness of border country at the end of the century, writes about the happenings in the upper Gunflint territory in Northeastern Minnesota. Join Fred each week as he shares his perspective of life in the woods.

Wildersmith on the Gunflint produces weekly 3-5 minute features. The features are focused on life on the Gunflint Trail, but also have a wider appeal.


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A trip either up or down the byway on the Gunflint Trail is just splendid these days, as spring flowers are beginning to fade, the first splurge of...

  • Added: Jun 19, 2011
  • Length: 04:31
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‘Spirit of wet’ and tales of trail wildlife traffic and potential blueberries in sight the events that find themselves up the Gunflint. In this edi...

  • Added: Jun 26, 2011
  • Length: 04:56
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In this edition of Wildersmith Fred shares what makes July the month of the "half-way," moon marking mid-summer up the Trail and the run-down of In...

  • Added: Jul 03, 2011
  • Length: 04:04
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Silence is golden when you can catch a free performance from the wild. In this edition of Wildersmith Fred describes the natural symphony that the ...

  • Added: Jul 08, 2011
  • Length: 05:23
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Northern heat wave spikes lake and locals temperatures. In this edition of Wildersmith Fred sympathizes with Gunflint locals about the recent tempe...

  • Added: Jul 22, 2011
  • Length: 05:03
Caption: Blueberry Moon, Credit: Simple Bike on Flickr
Snapping turtles, blueberry mania and more up on the Gunflint Trail. In this edition of Wildersmith, Fred describes the different activities happen...

  • Added: Aug 03, 2011
  • Length: 03:59
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Persistent autumnal weather resists the inevitable winter as we inch towards the holiday season.

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  • Added: Nov 22, 2013
  • Length: 05:01
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Minnesota's Gunflint Trail is a magical place to live and visit! In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred shares his top ten reasons he...

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  • Added: Dec 04, 2013
  • Length: 03:43
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Dreary November days can't keep red squirrels and humans alike from making the necessary winter preparations. In this edition of Wildersmith on the...

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  • Added: Dec 04, 2013
  • Length: 05:01
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The first blasts of arctic air move into Minnesota's Northwoods causing ice to thicken and critters to beef up their caloric intake.

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  • Added: Jan 01, 2014
  • Length: 06:02
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As winter closes in around us the local animal population continues to provide ample entertainment during these quieter times in the wild northern ...

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  • Added: Jan 01, 2014
  • Length: 06:25
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Fred Smith is a volunteer producer at WTIP North Shore Community Radio. Each week, he shares his perspectives through Wildersmith on the Gunflint. ...

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  • Added: Jan 01, 2014
  • Length: 05:08
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Sub-zero temperatures ring in the New Year on the upper Gunflint Trail! In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred keeps close watch on t...

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  • Added: Jan 02, 2014
  • Length: 04:02
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Bitter cold temperatures engulf Minnesota's Gunflint Trail for several days. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred marvels at the e...

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  • Added: Jan 10, 2014
  • Length: 05:40
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Winter may be in full force in the northwoods but it hasn't slowed any of the local wildlife down! In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, ...

  • Added: Jan 22, 2014
  • Length: 06:35
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Spring has many challenges in Gunflint country with lots of mud, melting snow and unpredictable weather. But signs of spring begin to emerge - bea...

  • Added: Apr 24, 2014
  • Length: 06:30