Sled Ready
Get off the couch and suit up—it’s time to go snowmobiling. Snowmobiles, sleds, snow machines—whatever you call ‘em, they’re a lot of fun and help...
Northern Wilds
The Kids’ Ultimate Animal Adventure Book
The Kids’ Ultimate Animal Adventure Book 745 Quirky Facts and Hands-On Activities for Year-Round Fun Whether your exploring your own backyard or climbing a mountaintop,...
The Great Lakes at Ten Miles an Hour
The Great Lakes at Ten Miles an Hour: One Cyclist’s Journey Along the Shores of the Inland Seas Over the course of four summers, author...
Chase away winter’s chill with a steamy sauna
A Finn-tastic Tradition The Finnish sauna is alive and well in the Northern Wilds. No one has incorporated the steam bath into their culture quite...
One Sheet to the Wind
“Pulling this cord de-powers the kite,” explained somebody or other. I wasn’t paying attention. Sure, I was listening, and my eyes were trained obediently on...
Christmas in the Wilderness
Story and photos by Dave Freeman As dawn’s first light penetrated the walls of our tent I unzipped my sleeping bag enough to reach out...
Gathering holiday greens on Superior National Forest
Duluth—Cutting your own Christmas tree or balsam boughs on the Superior National Forest can be a festive outing during the holidays. The ritual of hiking through...
Wolf Ridge ELC expands commitment to environmental sustainability
Finland—Located in the Sawtooth Mountains overlooking Lake Superior, Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center (ELC) has taken on a new challenge in their mission of inspiring...