Fifty States, One Coin Jar: The Andersons’ Creative Vacation Tradition
Every New Year’s Eve, the Anderson family gathers around the kitchen table, excited to count the collection of state quarters they’ve been saving throughout the...
Along the Shore
Taproot Landscaping: Cultivating Cook County’s Natural Beauty
Alisa Berns’ journey with plants spans the continent. From Iowa’s driftless region to the Alaskan taiga to the northern lakes and forests of Cook County,...
Lake County Historical Society: Celebrating a Century of North Shore History
Celebrating a 100-year anniversary is a big deal, and the Lake County Historical Society (LCHS) is hitting that milestone in November. Several events are being...
Rooted in Healing: Thunder Bay Herbalist Grows Business from the Ground Up
by Naomi Yaeger
What began as a personal search for healing has grown—quite literally—into a small herbal business rooted in science, sustainability, and local soil. Gwen McCrone, age...
Restoring the North Shore’s Iconic Coastal Forests
by northwilds
Towering pines, weathered cedars, and scrappy yellow birch clinging to the ancient bedrock have long defined the rugged beauty of Minnesota’s North Shore coastal forest....
LRCA: Ensuring the Health of the Lakehead Watershed
Northwest Ontario is a freshwater paradise. Rivers, streams, and lakes of all shapes and sizes cover the landscape. But what happens when all that water...
We Are Water MN: Traveling Exhibit Heads to Ely
Ely is your typical northern Minnesota city. It is surrounded by cool camping spots, beautiful scenery, and of course, bodies of water. The Ely Folk...
More Than Books: How the Grand Marais Public Library Connects, Educates, and Inspires
The Grand Marais Public Library is more than just a place to check out books—it’s a community hub offering educational programs, resources, and a gathering...