Wildersmith on the Gunflint

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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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Return of the ruby-throated hummingbirds
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Caption: Ruby-throated hummingbird, Credit: Mr. Bird Brain on Flickr
Gunflint territory continues its march toward the green of a spring landscape. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred notes the arriv...

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  • Added: Jun 24, 2015
  • Length: 06:10
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Playful ravens and buzzing biters
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Late May finds the Gunflint Trail alive with spring colors, playful ravens...and insects. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred is e...

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  • Added: Jul 29, 2015
  • Length: 06:05
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"All hands on deck!"
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As the month of May -- known as the full “strawberry moon” -- comes to a close, temperatures are dipping into the 20s. In this edition of Wildersmi...

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  • Added: Jul 29, 2015
  • Length: 04:28
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First fireflies
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It's the season of "technicolor" foliage and night sky wonders. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred watches the evening darkness c...

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  • Added: Jul 29, 2015
  • Length: 06:10
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Gunflint Community gathering
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Caption: Gunflint Trail Historical Society 10 Year Celebration
Daylight is starting to dwindle but summer is in full swing. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred attends a Gunflint Community gath...

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  • Added: Jul 29, 2015
  • Length: 06:55
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Canoe races
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It's mid July and there's lots of activity along the Gunflint. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred finds out how the blueberry cro...

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  • Added: Jul 30, 2015
  • Length: 07:12
  • Purchases: 1
Blueberry season commences
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Blueberry picking has started, but the crop this summer may be less abundant than other years. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred...

  • Added: Oct 05, 2015
  • Length: 04:48
Summer heat
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Summer heat has arrived, and both Fred and the moose are taking it easy in the warm afternoons. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fre...

  • Added: Oct 19, 2015
  • Length: 06:05
Gales of late summer
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Cooler August air has ushered in windy conditions. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred watches the beauty and drama of gale force ...

  • Added: Oct 19, 2015
  • Length: 06:40
August stanza
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Pleasant weather and shorter days mark the first stanza of the month of August. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred comments on th...

  • Added: Oct 20, 2015
  • Length: 06:13
Venturing toward autumn
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Summer's green landscape is beginning to show crimson coloration as August winds down. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred appreci...

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  • Added: Oct 20, 2015
  • Length: 06:21
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Last days of summer
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August has nearly ended and it's the season of the "blueberry" moon. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred starts the "getting ready...

  • Added: Oct 20, 2015
  • Length: 05:43
Busy bears
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Caption: Gunflint Lake bear
There's been unsettled weather and lots of animal activity in Gunflint territory. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred chases a bea...

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  • Added: Oct 22, 2015
  • Length: 06:16
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A beautiful border country
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Sunsets and sunrises can be spectacular in border country. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fred enjoys the changing colors of fall ...

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  • Added: Oct 29, 2015
  • Length: 06:21
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Early fall: A vernal transformation
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Caption: Ruffed grouse, Credit: Snowshoe Photography on Flickr
Animals are getting ready for winter, ruffed grouse are drumming, and leaves are changing color. In this edition of Wildersmith on the Gunflint, Fr...

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  • Added: Nov 11, 2015
  • Length: 04:58
  • Purchases: 1

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