Gunflint

Step off the Gunflint Trail, stride to a high point, and savor the view. The forest sweeps as far as you can see. The panorama is interrupted only by the dark, chill waters and the rugged granite shores of the lakes.Step into the forest, let the chattering of the squirrels subside and listen for the gentle sounds of the North Woods. Kneel down, get close to the forest floor. Enjoy the vivid colors of tiny flowers and catch the earthy scent of fresh mushrooms. In her sixty-three years on the Gunflint Trail, Justine Kerfoot has chronicled many natural occurrences and human events. Her reflections are presented here month by month.Let the pages of Gunflint and Justine’s rich collections of memories give you her year-round view of a life that most of us glimpse only in short weekend interludes.