Experiencing the Joy of DanceRae PoynterMay 1, 2019 by Rae PoynterMay 1, 2019 It was a warm spring evening in the town of Grand Marais, and the theater hummed with energy. It was opening night of the Cook...
The Gifts of CanoesMichael FurtmanMarch 26, 2019 by Michael FurtmanMarch 26, 2019 Adventure begins where control ends. It begins with that delicious moment when you push off from your starting point in a loaded canoe. Behind you...
Going Green on Lake SuperiorEmily StoneFebruary 26, 2019February 26, 2019 by Emily StoneFebruary 26, 2019February 26, 2019 Lake Superior has a lot of fans. Its identifiable shape shows up as tattoos, jewelry, bumper stickers, and more. We hug it with a Circle...
Upcycled Art: Giving New Life to Old MaterialsRae PoynterFebruary 25, 2019February 26, 2019 by Rae PoynterFebruary 25, 2019February 26, 2019 Recycling or reusing products is one of the simplest ways to help the environment. For most of us, the habit of recycling is little more...
Snow Sculpting: Turning Winter into ArtRae PoynterJanuary 29, 2019 by Rae PoynterJanuary 29, 2019 Every winter in Thunder Bay, the waterfront area becomes dotted with large blocks of snow. Over the course of a few days, artists work to...
A Community to Call My OwnCasey FitchettDecember 26, 2018 by Casey FitchettDecember 26, 2018 “You’re in Michigan, right? How cold is it up there?” It’s an honest mistake, really. Midwest states that start with ‘M’ blend together to east...
Dog Sledding in the NorthlandRae PoynterDecember 26, 2018February 26, 2019 by Rae PoynterDecember 26, 2018February 26, 2019 North of Hovland, a narrow road cuts through the dense, snowy forest. As the road continues on, signs begin to appear advising drivers to watch...
George Hovland: Snowflake Nordic Ski CenterRae PoynterNovember 28, 2018 by Rae PoynterNovember 28, 2018 If there’s one person who knows how to make the most out of winter, it’s George Hovland. The Olympian and founder of Spirit Mountain has...