by Eric Aaland | Oct 14, 2015 | Lake Pepin, Tales of the Sail |
Every year since 2009, we have taken the week after Labor Day for our annual sailing vacation. The winds are predictably fair and the summer heat has waned enough to not be too jungle-like. This year found us starting the week in the 90’s and ending in the low 60’s....
by Eric Aaland | Jun 19, 2014 | Events, News |
This little(giant) guy was taking a siesta on my roller furling line last Saturday morning at the Lake City Marina, scouting out the area for the impending invasion. He/she was a friendly chap and after a brief conversation, I bid him/her farewell and invited him/her...
by Eric Aaland | Mar 23, 2014 | Lake Pepin, Maps, News, Weather |
Every year in mid-February, the the St Paul District of the US Army Corp of Engineers begin taking ice measurements on Lake Pepin in preparation for the upcoming shipping season on the mighty Mississippi River. So as before, I thought it would be a good idea to post...
by Eric Aaland | Mar 4, 2014 | General, Videos |
Oh, I so want to try this come summer! I’m afraid the “old Trouble and Strife” isn’t convinced this is a great idea though… YET! She is so conservative. What happened to the “Oh yeah, I so want to go skydiving” gal I married? Mark my words, I will dress up in my best...
by Eric Aaland | Jan 28, 2014 | General, Photos |
For the first time in 5 years, the sea caves can be reached safely this winter on Lake Superior the worlds largest fresh water lake. The Apostle Islands are near Bayfield, Wi. Not since 2009 has this happened, but due to the frigid temperatures this season you may...
