Duluth’s First Lighthouse
By Kevin J. Bovee If you are looking for an interesting walk that will take you back in history, drive to the end of Duluth’s...
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Enjoy the New View at Kawishiwi Falls
By Nancy McReady Federal re-licensing for the Winton Hydro Facility included establishing minimum flow levels for scenic Kawishiwi Falls, located off the Fernberg Road near...
The Nest Quest
By Kate Watson Northern Wilds Media, Inc Along Highway 61 it’s not unusual to see bald eagles, but it never fails: Someone exclaims “Eagle!” and...
“Retired” Wolf Dies
Lakota, a 15 1/2-year old wolf at the International Wolf Center, was euthanized last Nov. 7. A consultation with the Center’s veterinarian, Dr. Chip Hanson,...
Black Ducks, Mallards, and Some In Between
By Dave Benson In the winter in Duluth, I am often asked, “What are all those ducks in the harbor?” The answer, for the most...
Raccoons are Moving North
By Dana Johnson The raccoon is a common Minnesota resident. It is easily identified by its stout gray/brown body, striped tail, pointed nose, and of...
The Pups are Here!
On May 9, the International Wolf Center, in Ely, MN, welcomed two male wolf pups to join 8-year-old arctic wolves Malik and Shadow and 4-year-old...
Bright Woodland Singer: Purple Finch
By David Benson Late winter is finch time. When the cone supply runs out in other areas, flocks of finches sometimes show up at this...