Episode 23: Vanishing Giants: Looking Back at the Legacy of the Great Pine Forests of the North and the Loggers who Brought Them Down

Dense forests of white and red pine once ranged across northern Wisconsin and Minnesota. Tall, ancient trees that were part of a rich ecosystem well-adapted to the northern climate and one that had evolved to rely on periodic fires to stay healthy. Those trees were also highly desired by logging companies and builders who

By |2023-07-11T16:49:34-05:00June 28th, 2023|Podcast|Comments Off on Episode 23: Vanishing Giants: Looking Back at the Legacy of the Great Pine Forests of the North and the Loggers who Brought Them Down

Slow Travel in the Mississippi Headwaters Region

The forests Up North may not have the majestic red and white pines that they did before we cut them down, but they still teem with life. Wildlife busily feasts as the forest erupts with a steady succession of treats that ripen in the brief window from last to first frost. The weather this

By |2021-06-18T08:27:20-05:00June 27th, 2018|Blogging the Great River Road|Comments Off on Slow Travel in the Mississippi Headwaters Region

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