Last of Snow along the Banadad

While the "going out" of the lake ice is one sure signal that spring is on the way, another is the last of the snow piles. This one was photographed on April 26 and it is located, where else, but at the eastern trail head of the Banadad Ski Trail. The Banadad is normally the last ski trail in the state to lose it snow cover.

While the Gunflint has not started to "green up" yet, the grasses are turning green and some of the early flowers are beginning to blossom.