Energizing Opportunities
How a solar co-op can make a solar dream possible Many people along the North Shore and beyond like the idea of powering their home...
Northern Wilds
Baskets in the North Woods
Driving down a dirt road in late fall, I notice all of the long, straight willow shoots growing along the roadsides and underneath the powerlines...
Orchids of the Lake Superior Basin
Those of us lucky enough to live in the Northern Wilds know the magnificence of this land. We have the largest, deepest and most pristine...
Find Your Own Bait
The tiny bobber twitched once, tilted to the side and slowly slid beneath the waves. I begin the slow count to 10. Turning the handle...
Chasing High Water: Spring Paddlers take the Plunge
Right now there’s a group of Minnesota paddlers salivating. Some of them might be watching river gauges or checking a handful of websites, but most...
Backroom Treasures
Joynes Ben Franklin Joynes Ben Franklin is a shopper’s delight. You can find almost anything in that store, from notions to beautiful Scandinavian wool sweaters...
Superior Speaks to a Fisherman
To my dear boy, Joe, from your life long companion and friend, Lake Superior, You and I are a lot alike. Your body is mostly made...
North Shore ice climbing
A day on Cascade Icefall LUTSEN—Ice climbing on the North Shore is a rewarding adventure that’s fun for newbies and veteran climbers alike. It’s a...