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Experiencing the Joy of Dance
by Rae Poynter
It was a warm spring evening in the town of Grand Marais, and the theater hummed with energy. It was opening night of the Cook...
The Gifts of Canoes
Adventure begins where control ends. It begins with that delicious moment when you push off from your starting point in a loaded canoe. Behind you...
Going Green on Lake Superior
by Emily Stone
Lake Superior has a lot of fans. Its identifiable shape shows up as tattoos, jewelry, bumper stickers, and more. We hug it with a Circle...
Upcycled Art: Giving New Life to Old Materials
by Rae Poynter
Recycling or reusing products is one of the simplest ways to help the environment. For most of us, the habit of recycling is little more...
Snow Sculpting: Turning Winter into Art
by Rae Poynter
Every winter in Thunder Bay, the waterfront area becomes dotted with large blocks of snow. Over the course of a few days, artists work to...
A Community to Call My Own
“You’re in Michigan, right? How cold is it up there?” It’s an honest mistake, really. Midwest states that start with ‘M’ blend together to east...
Dog Sledding in the Northland
by Rae Poynter
North of Hovland, a narrow road cuts through the dense, snowy forest. As the road continues on, signs begin to appear advising drivers to watch...