Telling the tales of bears
ELY—Currently residing in relatively undisturbed forested regions of North America, the black bear has attracted intense curiosity and interest throughout human history. With a typical...
Casey Fitchett
Grand Marais guide passes the paddle
It’s time for a changing of the guard at a Grand Marais wilderness guiding service. After years of working for and with local outfitters in...
Historic State Theater: A revival for the big screen
ELY—With almost 100 years of history, Ely’s Historic State Theater has had a noteworthy past. Built by Ely’s Swanson family and designed by architecture firm...
Incredible homecomings: Fetching our best friends
It’s the nightmare of many pet owners: your beloved furry family member goes missing. In a time of unique desperation and uncertainty, groups like The...
Community mending through restoration
What began as a seedling idea five years ago has now blossomed into a full-fledged and sustainable grassroots initiative in Cook County. Highlighting the need...
Halloween Tales: Strategic Suburban Sugar & Halloween Costumes
Do you know how much candy is too much candy? I think the answer to that question largely depends on how old you are. When...
A Loop Around the Sun (And Idaho)
Southbound. My eye followed the ridgeline of the towering mountains out the window as I made a mental note of the trails I had yet...
The Villain of the Wilderness
It was almost like a scene from a military movie. Operation Lookout Self-Extraction was underway. “We need to make this decision unanimously,” he said. “If...