Day 2 - Grand Portage Checkpoint

 

Crawford Cabin

Jack Tells the History of the Crawford Cabin and this Grand Portage checkpoint.  

This area is also called Mineral Center.  I found myself researching the old boarder crossing.  

You should research this area!

Inside the Crawford Cabin

Listen carefully to the conversation in the background.  

What ceremony are they talking about?  How do you know? 

More Than Once

You heard the story once, but listen again to learn something new.

Inside the Crawford Cabin, I asked to hear about its story again.  You can learn something from everyone you meet.  I find myself more and more interested in this cabin.

What Are the Odds?

Out of curiosity, I visited the Grand Portage State Park before the return trip toward Duluth, MN.  

I happened upon an employee who knows about the Crawford Cabin.

Keith Aili Arrives

Grand Portage Checkpoint

Parking the Team

Jason Campeau arrives 4th at Grand Portage.  

Handlers hook up to the gangline to "park the team."  

They still demonstrate a lot of power.

Doggie Pit Crew

Colleen Wallin's handlers work, like any good team.   

Taking care of those who take care of you....

there's a lesson to be learned here!

Nap Time - Blankies

Colleen Wallin's handling crew provides the perfect environment for a 

well deserved rest at the Grand Portage checkpoint.  Even dogs like their blankets.

Urgent and Important (take 1)

Erin Altemus arrives 5th at Grand Portage, very tired, and still agrees to talk with me.  

Seconds into the interview, something comes up,  requiring IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.  

Urgent and Important (take 2)

Erin solves the problem.  This sport not IF you have problems, 

but HOW you handle it  when you have problems.