Wild Rice Burgers
More than just a healthy alternative to beef Known as “manoomin,” wild rice was central to the lives of the Anishinaabe. Each fall, families would
Chuck Viren
Thunder Bay Country Market
One could drive down May Street and not notice the building, were it not for the line of cars entering the parking lot. Saturday mornings
Canoeing and Camping Cuisine
Canoe trips in the Northern Wilds are both strenuous and immensely rewarding. The bugs, the aches, and the sore muscles are a fair price to
Sky-Blue Waters, Bears and Beer
HAMM’S BEER ADVERTISING ON THE GUNFLINT TRAIL The Gunflint Trail near Grand Marais has long been renowned for its rugged, pine-filled forests and pristine lakes. People
The $750 View
After my son Tor lost his iPhone during a canoe trip last year, I had considered paddling to Rose Lake on a recovery mission. He
Nordic Roots: A Journey to the Ancestral Homeland
My grandfather, Hans Kragseth, arrived in Two Harbors from Hakallestranda, Norway, in 1910. There to greet him were two of his seven siblings who had emigrated
Geezers on the Trail: Pukaskwa National Park
Question: What happens when four geezers, aged 54-65, attempt to hike the third most difficult trail in Ontario? Answer: Quite a bit of pain, and
