Eric Kaira

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Eric Kaira is a paddling fool who likes books, lakes and good beer. After graduating from Colgate University with a degree in Philosophy, he spent a summer solo-circumnavigating Lake Superior in a 15-foot kayak before moving to Grand Marais. When he's not working at the production brewery in town, Eric spends his free time kayaking Lake Superior, canoeing the BWCAW, hiking, snowshoeing, skiing, reading, playing the banjo, and baking sourdough.

Professional Photographer David R. Johnson

Eric KairaNovember 30, 2022

by Eric KairaNovember 30, 2022

David R. Johnson can’t remember the last time that he slept past 5 a.m. “As a photographer,” says Johnson, “I have to be ready to...

Change is coming to Cook County

Eric KairaNovember 30, 2022

by Eric KairaNovember 30, 2022

There are a couple of big changes taking place at two of Grand Marais’ better-known businesses. Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply in downtown Grand Marais is...

Local archeologist wins award

Eric KairaOctober 25, 2022

by Eric KairaOctober 25, 2022

The John L. Cotter Award for Excellence in National Park Service (NPS) Archeology is awarded annually to “recognize the archeological accomplishments of NPS staff or...

Jessica Berg-Collman: European Mounts

Eric KairaOctober 24, 2022May 26, 2023

by Eric KairaOctober 24, 2022May 26, 2023

Despite its notorious gales, November is usually a pretty quiet month on the North Shore. By the time November rolls around each year, the leaves...

The Northwoods Route

Eric KairaSeptember 28, 2022

by Eric KairaSeptember 28, 2022

The Northwoods Route is a 630(ish) mile long bikepacking route that loosely follows the western shores of Lake Superior through Minnesota, Michigan and Wisconsin. It...