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.


384 Pieces

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Caption: Moose on Gunflint Trail, Credit: Fred Smith
It's mid December with very little snow. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred tells us about a low-snow landscape that has been vis...

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  • Added: Jan 05, 2015
  • Length: 05:26
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Caption: Pine Marten
There's been a lot of animal activity at the Smith's. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred tells about pine marten visits to a heat...

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  • Added: Mar 10, 2015
  • Length: 05:54
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Caption: Sled Dogs bedded down
It's Chapter Two of the New Year in the northwoods. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred talks about winter conditions as January w...

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  • Added: Mar 10, 2015
  • Length: 06:09
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Caption: Doak Walker
February's full moon brings bitter cold. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred tells us about February's weather, in addition to his...

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  • Added: May 29, 2015
  • Length: 06:04
  • Purchases: 1