Lake Vermilion Real Estate

It’s time for a Thanksgiving break with the family. We’ll be back early next week.

There’s nothing significant here…

just thought I should post another early-morning-frost-on-the-flora photo, as promised.

There’s snow in the forecast.

Please send me a note if you have any questions on area real estate.

Fish Head of State.

Minnesota adopted the walleye as it’s Official State Fish back in 1965. Then, the South Dakotans thought the walleye should also be their State Fish. In 1982.

Apparently, the State of Ohio has had a long running debate on what fish should represent the Buckeye State. Now, it looks like the controversy is over. The smallmouth bass lobby has secured a victory over the advocates of the walleye. I would think this is welcome news for all Minnesotans. We should not want the walleye’s “head of state” status diluted beyond it’s assignment as our exclusive State Fish. Perhaps South Dakota could make a change. North Dakota has the northern pike. The replication-inclined South Dakotans should copy their sister state to the north.

When you think about it… why does South Dakota even need a State Fish?

After all… Minnesota doesn’t have a State Fossil.

Looking to buy…

Do you have river frontage property you would consider selling? Ideally, this river property would consist of 10+ acres, have power nearby, have good road access, and would make an attractive home site. If you do, please contact me. There are active buyers for that type of real estate.

Why?

Well, it’s back to routine. That’s good. The hiatus into the wilderness has ended. For now.

If you have ever exiled yourself to the deer woods you know its can be a transforming experience. The hours spent on task in a deer stand can be quiet and almost meditative.

A sort of northwoods enlightenment could happen.

The setting can entice your mind to wander beyond it’s normal scope. It will travel to places even the whitetail dare not tread. The past, present and future. People and places. The real. The imagined.

This is healthy activity. It’s a part of the whole experience. But I knew it was time to return… after I pondered a nailhead in my deer stand.

Is anyone thinking about buying or selling Lake Vermilion area real estate?

For Sale!

If you are looking for a location to operate your existing business or start a new one please take a look at this commercial building now offered for sale in Cook, Minnesota. It’s priced at $52,000.

Send me an email if you would like additional information.

I’m in the middle of a little break from real estate activity. I spent the last couple of days enjoying the out-of-doors.

This time of year offers unique sights in the Lake Vermilion area woods. Many of these images are easily missed. It is very easy to routinely walk past natural beauty that occurs day in and day out. It’s there. It should be obvious. We just need to stop and take it in.

I have a few photos from the last couple of days. They’re nothing spectacular. They’re nothing you wouldn’t be familiar with. But they are simple samples of the natural beauty just out the door.

I’ll post a couple over the next few days.

For Sale!

This undeveloped Lake Vermilion building parcel has a lot to offer. It’s big… approximately 16 acres and 660 feet of frontage. It’s has southern exposure… beautiful views across the east end of Big Bay. It’s quiet and secluded… a boat access property located on the east end of the lake. It’s got beautiful tree cover… mature pine, birch, and cedar. And electric service is already on the property.

It’s an excellent value at $295,000.

Please email me if you would like additional information.

Deer Management Retreat.

It was a cold weekend for our annual seminar. The usual group (with a few missing) gathered for an intense meeting on the whitetail deer.

It is a strong Minnesota tradition.

Our group consists of two distinct member profiles. We have several mature members eager to share their seasoned knowledge with anyone who would listen. And we have a younger group ready to put any plan into action, with or without the available seasoned knowledge. But our resolve was solid. We knew we could succeed. We had a good plan. We needed to adapt to the unusual cold temperatures. (-10 degrees or better on Saturday morning.) Into the woods we went. We only interrupted our quest to attend to other necessary activities. To warm and dry ourselves. To eat an occasional meal of traditional fare. To satisfy a thirst. To sauna. To play some cards.

In the end it was youthful enthusiasm, not seasoned wisdom, that proved the better management technique. But we all knew it was not about results, it was about the experience.

We agreed to meet again. Soon.