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...
Dana Johnson
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...
Christmas Bird Counting in the Boreal Forest
Birds are often the first wildlife we see and hear in our daily lives, greeting us from all directions as soon as we step into...
Spongy Moths in Minnesota
I pulled over on a rural gravel road just west of Duluth on a cool, sunny mid-August day. I could see the bright green, milk-carton...
Embodying the North Shore: Summer Exhibition in Grand Marais
The North Shore of Lake Superior has been captivating creative minds for centuries. Rocky cliffs and beaches dance with the big lake’s moody waves, and...