Barrels and Brews: Crafting Community on the North Shore
Two local, family-owned businesses are making big waves as they help redefine Northeastern Minnesota’s craft beverage scene. North Shore Winery offers a number of sophisticated...
Dana Johnson
Waterfalls and Wilderness: Visiting Minnesota’s North Shore State Parks
Minnesota’s North Shore is home to some of the state’s most breathtaking and popular state parks. With waterfalls cascading over ancient basalt cliffs and serene...
Gardening in the Northwoods: A Guide to Growth
The last patches of snow are melting into the soil as the northland warms with the sun, finally waking up to the quiet hum of...
Balancing Body and Mind: Healing Spas and Wellness Centers
T he world today is buzzing with chaotic energy, and the need for relaxation and self-care has never been more critical. As life becomes increasingly busy...
Northland Traditions: St. Urho’s Day and St. Patrick’s Day
With its unpredictable late winter weather, March in the northwoods sometimes feels like a long, cold slog through slush with a hole in your boot....
Reel Magic: The Ely Film Festival
It’s no secret our Northern Wilds has a thriving year-round art scene. Visitors travel from around the world to experience our creative culture, from photography...
Pet Reptiles for Beginners
Have you ever lounged with a lizard, tended to a tortoise, or snuggled with a snake? Furry critters may be more common as companion animals,...
Conquering the Cold: The Duluth Winter Trailrunning Series
Outdoor recreation in the north woods doesn’t freeze as the snow falls and the temperatures drop—it heats up! A growing number of adventurous people are...