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Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
THE STONE ARCH AT TETTEGOUCHE IS NO MORE
This month’s change of scenery comes once again from the North Shore in Northern MN. ‘One of the most famous icons along the North Shore of Lake Superior is the Stone Arch found at Tettegouche State Park. As an icon it is photographed each year by thousands of visitors, many coming for the first time and some who are returning for another look. It had stood along the shores of Lake Superior weathering eons of storms, Minnesota winters and the occasional crash of a powerful wave from the mighty lake. But no more.
Over the past [month] visiting photographers were met with something they did not expect, the arch had collapsed. After years and years of erosion and weathering even rock must succumb. There were no reports of weather, no big waves, no storm. It appears that it was the simply felled by the ever moving force of time’ – 2010 Gary Udstrand Read More.
Additional Professional Photos: Jay Larson Flickr. Twigs and Tracks Blog.
Tags: Desktop Download, Minnesota, North Shore MN-WI, Tettegouche, Tettegouche Arch, Tettegouche Stack
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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
NORTH SHORE SCENIC RAILWAY
This month’s change of scenery comes once again from the North Shore in Northern MN. History comes alive on the Lakefront line of the North Shore Scenic Railroad. Each summer equipment from the museum makes the transition from static display to rolling stock on our working railroad. During the season several trains a day depart the historical Union Depot for a trip through downtown Duluth, Canal Park, along the shore of the Lake Superior and deep into the majestic North woods. Fully narrated tours tell the history of Duluth, the harbor, and the stories of the railroads that connected the people and transported the material that built the region.
Tags: Canal Park, Desktop Download, Duluth, Lake Superior, Lakefront, Minnesota, North Shore MN-WI, Railroad, Railway, Train, Union Depot
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Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
SNAPPING TURTLE
This month’s change of scenery comes from our own parking lot in Corcoran, MN. The photo was taken last month by Cory as our not-so-friendly Snapping Turtle was making it’s way across our parking lot. We later located the hole she was digging in the sand. We presume she was digging the hole to lay some eggs.
**Update: In early September we found 15+ baby snapping turtles emerging from the hole and wondering across the parking lot. All but one survived the journey, and were placed off the road on their way towards the swamp.
Tags: Baby Snapping Turtle, Corcoran Minnesota, Snapping Turtle, Turtle
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Saturday, May 22nd, 2010
DEVIL’S TOWER
This month’s change of scenery comes from Devils Tower. The photo was taken last summer by Jamie G. from the road leading up to the tower next to the prairie dog village. Some facts on Devils Tower: It is the country’s first national monument. President Theodore Roosevelt dedicated it in 1906. The tower is 1267 tall and overlooks the Belle Fourche River and surrounding valley. Devils Tower is sacred to over 20 native American tribes and is known by the names Bear’s Ti-pi, Bear Lodge, and Home of the Bear to name a few. Science says the tower was created by a tectonic uplifting. Native Americans have a variety of origin stories, many revolving around a bear and 7 brothers and sisters. The stories say the bear that caused the scratches in the tower when trying to get the brothers and sisters. Many native Americans still utilize the site for sacred ceremonies.
Tags: Bear Lodge, Bear's Ti-pi, Belle Fourche River, Desktop Download, Devil's Tower, Home of the Bear, Prairie Dog Village
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Thursday, May 6th, 2010
BACK YARD FOX
This month’s change of scenery comes from Brooklyn Park, MN. Jenny was fortunate enough to snap a few photos of her backyard visitor earlier this month. It’s not often we see a Fox in the city. I’m sure it had nothing to do with the Robins in the birdbath from last year’s Desktop Download.
Tags: Brooklyn Park Minnesota, Desktop Download
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Monday, March 29th, 2010
LAKE CABIN SUNRISE
This month’s change of scenery comes from Northern, MN. As March comes to a close, the Twin Cities had a rare first-ever March experience… No SNOW! With the warmer than usual March, many of us are looking forward to heading back up to our cabins for the spring and summer months. This picture was taken last summer, and helps remind of the excitement of re-opening our cabins, and laying in the sun!
Tags: Desktop Download, North Shore MN-WI
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
LAKE SUPERIOR SUNRISE
This month’s change of scenery comes from Duluth, MN and was taken near Brighten Beach by Cory Vandenberghe. This image is part of a collection of images taken for the blog Project Sunrise. Where the photographer watches the sun rise every morning, and shares the pictures with her subscribers. Cory was fortunate enough to tag along recently on a beautiful February morning. Right click on your correct size and then select “Set As Desktop Background” from the options. Each newsletter will feature a new desktop image usually taken right from our staff’s personal collections. Enjoy!
Tags: Desktop Download, North Shore MN-WI
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Sunday, January 31st, 2010
MINNESOTA BARRED OWL
This month’s change of scenery comes from the Corcoran MN and was taken near our office. The Barred Owl (Strix varia) is a large typical owl. It goes by many other names, including eight hooter, rain owl, wood owl, and striped owl, but is probably known best as the hoot owl. [More information on the Barred Owl.] Right click on your correct size and then select “Set As Desktop Background” from the options. Each newsletter will feature a new desktop image usually taken right from our staff’s personal collections. Enjoy!
Tags: Corcoran Minnesota, Desktop Download
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Sunday, December 20th, 2009
OUR HOLIDAY HOURS:
CHRISTMAS
December 24 Christmas Eve (Close at noon)
December 25 Christmas Closed
NEW YEARS
December 31 New Year’s Eve (Close at noon)
January 1, 2010 New Year’s Day
Tags: Corcoran Minnesota, Customer Service, Holidays, Hours, Sales Support, Support, Technical Support
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
FALL COLORS
This month’s change of scenery comes from Corcoran, MN and was taken near our office. While we’re sad to see fall colors go, we’re just happy to live in an area with changing seasons and colors. I guess it’s better than our usual two seasons, winter and road construction. Right click on your correct size and then select “Set As Desktop Background” from the options. Each newsletter will feature a new desktop image usually taken right from our staff’s personal collections. Enjoy!
Tags: Corcoran Minnesota, Desktop Download
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