Had the pleasure of visiting the International Wolf Center in Ely, MN with my daughters Girl Scout Troop. What a great way to spend the day.

If you are interested, here is their web site:

www.wolf.org/wolves/index.asp

The road that runs from Crane Lake, Minnesota to Ely, Minnesota can be quite colorful in the fall. If you keep your eyes open you may also catch a glimpse of a moose, wolf, black bear, whitetail deer, or other wildlife along the way.

Ruffed Grouse & Woodcock Habitat Management Area near Echo Lake on the Echo Trail in the Superior National Forest.

It is thought that some habits can synchronize the mood of some animals. In wolves the howl does this. The yawn is involuntary and thought to indicate fatigue in the pack, synchronizing their potential sleeping patterns. This photo was taken at the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota. The animals are inside of a large physical fence. Camera work is thru clear plastic walls. The animals seem to be well managed and healthy. The animals have come to the facility thru different processes that prohibits there being returned to the Wild.

US Forestry Service.

first post of the new year!

taken this past summer, up in Ely at Sean's family cabin. I have tons of this same scene, just different times. I love it.

also, I uploaded this in the full size, since I think it's exciting to zoom in along the shore line.

Timberwolf at the International Wolf Center in Ely, MN, USA.

It had been sniffing around in the snow which is why the nose is white.

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This feature was a part of the wolf retention area. This photo was taken at the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota.

Autumn colors at the intersection of the Echo Trail and the Little Indian Sioux River between Crane Lake and Ely, Minnesota.

The history of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area on a canoe

Gray Wolf (Canis lupus). This animal was said to be the oldest resident at the facility.

They inferred that he would likely be the next animal to fight serious old age issues. This photo was taken at the International Wolf Center in Ely, Minnesota. The animals are inside of a large physical fence. Camera work is thru clear plastic walls. The animals seem to be well managed and healthy. The animals have come to the facility thru different processes that prohibits there being returned to the Wild.

Birch tree with branches and colorful birds. Unique conversation pieces!

eastern timber wolf

Autumn colors at the intersection of the Echo Trail and the Little Indian Sioux River between Crane Lake and Ely, Minnesota.

Zone 33 Minnesota Moose Hunt

10-6-07

5:30pm