Along the Shore
Ladybugs lost and found
Two Harbors—Recently, several native bees, as well as other insects, are in decline, including several native ladybugs.
Ladybugs are actually beetles in the family Coccinellidae. They are also known as lady beetles or ladybird beetles. There are roughly 500 species in North
An international invasive species
Grand Marais—Moose, fox, coyotes and wolves aren’t the only wild creatures wandering around the North Shore these days. With the right equipment, a little patience and maybe some bait, you might just have the chance to encounter
Making magic at Willow Springs
Lappe—If you can dream it, Willow Springs Creative Centre can make it happen. From its setting in Lappe, about 15 km northwest of Thunder Bay, you can tour the world, have Christmas in July, or transform a tree house into a space ship.
Willow Springs Creative Centre is
No room at the inn? Last-minute lodging
Duluth—Plenty of people love last-minute trips to the North Shore.
If you’re one of them, perhaps you have an unexpected weekend free, or are in desperate need of a mid-week getaway, so you decide to contact local hotels and resorts to find an available room.
Attempt this,
Gardening builds community in Grand Portage
Grand Portage—Getting fresh vegetables to the table is a community affair in Grand Portage, with the health clinic, school and community members all working—and enjoying the harvest—together.
Andy Schmidt, tribal State Health Improvement Program
The Rock Picker’s Guide to Lake Superior
Editor’s Note: The bottom of Lake Superior is paved with stones. However, many people have a hard time identifying what kinds of rocks they are looking at. The Rock Picker’s Guide to Lake Superior’s North Shore