02/01/2026
Happy February 1! Of Pumpkins, Trails, Snow Moons, & Thoughts that traverse my mind on Near Full Moon Nights....
Pumpkins: Coming up in my feed lately are pics of these little pumpkins who've been here for winter sports in the Northwoods!
Trail: Other pics are some of my favorites from the snowshoe trail this and last year, particularly at dusk and on "moony" nights.
We were out yesterday (Jan31) and find that it is in good shape! 5 mi nicely packed! It's a good diverse run of woods and logging roads. And as always, it's QUIET and far far away from noise of all sorts...
"Moony" nights: I adore them. Particularly in the winter. The still whiteness all awash in the moonlight. Magical, ethereal.., so filled with HOPE.
Lovely as these moony nights are, they also make me restless. I walk outside in the middle of the night to gaze up and out to soak it all up--that "warm" glow, the stillness.
Toward the trail I walked last night, coat thrown over my pj's, bare feet in boots. Then figured maybe I wasn't quite dressed/prepared for a midnight jaunt in the woods...
Came back in, googled "full moon in February." It's called the Snow Moon, and the significance of its meaning so struck me: "symbolic of patience, resilience, endurance required to survive the harshest part of winter.., potential for renewal.... upcoming change.... Clarity and Stillness: The stark, cold landscape encourages clearing away distractions to focus on what truly matters. A reminder that growth is occurring, even if it is hidden...steady towards rejuvenation."
And I thought of how much this reflected Minneapolis.
And in a broader context, for our country, how much I'd like to think we're in the Time of the Snow Moon...
There are times you say, what can we do to help...
We will call it the "Snow Moon Special." In honor of the people in Minneapolis fighting the good fight for us all. If you're a Minneapolis resident and need a quiet respite, we're offering stays at 50% off any of these avail dates:
Feb2-5, 22-26, Mar2-5, 13-18, 22-24, May2-7, 10-21, Jun1-3, 8-11.
Inquire at [email protected] with title " Snow Moon."
Come snowshoe and sauna, watch the birds... Just be. Rejuvenate.
Tonight's the Snow Moon at its fullest. "Zenergy" is defined as the "synergy between Zen calmness and high vibrational energy." Because the lunar cycle is at its energetic peak, this energy is said to be the strongest during a full moon.
So maybe tonight under a glorious full Snow Moon, we can collectively send prayers and supportive energy to Minneapolis. What have we got to lose in trying?
Incidentally, the Snow Moon of 2026 falls in Leo, "a fire sign known for creativity, confidence and 'inner lion' energy." That said, a little personal roar might be in order tonight.
Oh, the things you learn on a restless moony night....
Wishing you peace and love from the trail...
Vicki and Randy
Lands End at the Edge
