Kalli Hawkins is a writer and outdoor enthusiast who grew up in Grand Marais. She enjoys sharing her passion for history, education, and the outdoors through storytelling. When she's not writing or scheming her next outdoor adventure, she enjoys baking, woodworking, and spending time with her two pups.
Northern Minnesota isn’t just a destination for outdoor adventure; it’s a place where rugged landscapes demand tough, durable gear. So, it’s no wonder the region...
October is the season of fall colors, apple cider, and spooky campfire stories. As the cooler weather settles on the northern Minnesota landscape, evenings are...
In an age of satellite messenger devices, hiking navigation apps, and smartphones, using a map and compass might seem like an old-fashioned approach when venturing...
A Superior National Forest campground host serves many purposes. Beyond maintaining the campground, collecting site fees, and cleaning outhouses, campground hosts serve as tour guides,...
Campfires have long been a cornerstone of outdoor activities, providing warmth, a means to cook food, and a gathering place to swap adventure stories or...
For two decades, readers have flipped through the pages of Northern Wilds to uncover the intriguing world of northeastern Minnesota and Thunder Bay, through the...