Casey Fitchett

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Casey Fitchett is a full-time travel advocate and dog lover, originally from the urban sprawl of Hampton Roads, Virginia. After accidentally living with a Lord and Lady in Scotland, getting unwanted henna tattoos from women in Morocco and getting paid to raft class V rapids, she decided that normalcy is for the birds. She currently lives in Grand Marais, absorbing small town life and trying as many new and unique activities as possible.

Tumbled to perfection: Lake Superior beach glass

Casey FitchettApril 1, 2020

by Casey FitchettApril 1, 2020

The potential to find treasure on the shores of Lake Superior is but another reason to get outside and take a long walk on the...

Downhill skiing the North Shore

Casey FitchettNovember 26, 2019

by Casey FitchettNovember 26, 2019

Carving down the side of a mountain with a view of Lake Superior is a highlight of winter for many North Shore residents. Both Spirit...

And sew it begins

Casey FitchettOctober 31, 2019

by Casey FitchettOctober 31, 2019

As the seasons change in the woods, a business transition is underway in downtown Lutsen. Heavy Duty Sewing in the Clearview shopping center has changed...

Unifying Colors: From Watercolors to Fused Glass on the Gunflint Trail

Casey FitchettOctober 31, 2019

by Casey FitchettOctober 31, 2019

“The fluidness of the finished piece makes you think that it’s still wiggling around when you look the other way,” glass artist Nancy Seaton explains...

Historical, Scenic Train Ride through Duluth’s History

Casey FitchettAugust 27, 2019August 27, 2019

by Casey FitchettAugust 27, 2019August 27, 2019

The whistle blows as the train gains momentum along the tracks, beginning its journey through western Duluth. Operating as a 501c(3) non-profit with an all-volunteer...

Ambling Along the Bumpy Patagonian Path

Casey FitchettAugust 1, 2019

by Casey FitchettAugust 1, 2019

I have a very distinct feeling that the moment we put this van in park, the wheels are going to fall off. They are just...

Gitchi-Gami Trail: Lutsen link moves ahead

Casey FitchettAugust 1, 2019August 2, 2019

by Casey FitchettAugust 1, 2019August 2, 2019

Lutsen—The cool breeze off Lake Superior nudges the cyclists along as their path imitates the curves of North Shore’s Highway 61. As of now, cyclists,...

At the Top of Cerro Chirripo in Costa Rica

Casey FitchettFebruary 25, 2019

by Casey FitchettFebruary 25, 2019

I get moderately motion sick on busses. It’s not enough to take me completely out of commission, but I’m definitely not reading a novel in...

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