More on Whispering Pines

Thanks to my friends Tom and Linda who were on the North Shore and took these photos of what is left of the Whispering Pines Motel. 

I do hope that the owner rebuilds but I haven't had the chance to talk with him yet, nor the son of the original owner--Rudy Illgen. 

I've heard from many people who stayed at Whispering Pines and really hope that the site won't be used for a chain motel or yet another townhouse complex. The land obviously is extremely valuable, but after talking with the owner several times in the past, he has a sense of history and loves the "old" North Shore so we'll see what he ultimately does. 

We are close to wrapping up what has been a LONG road trip!!! This weekend, I'll be in Moose Lake for the Moose Lake Area Historical Society's annual book sale. It is at the Blacklock Gallery.  After that, I'm signing some books for the Duluth Aquarium (their otter was a STAR in the documentary. If you haven't seen it--you should. It is one of my favorite stories!) 

My last event for 2009 will be at the Bibelot Shop on Grand Avenue in St. Paul on Saturday, December 12th.  If you need a "Tales of the Road" book or notecards--stop by and say "hello." 

Stay tuned for more information on TOTR--The Sequel and several big events in 2010!