Duluth Duo Powers The Adventure Running Company
Kim and Andy Holak are hard people to pin down. They had just led two separate trail running tours through Italy in April, one in...
Features
Ever-Changing Nature: Wildlife Population Changes in the Northern Wilds
Wildlife populations follow up-and-down cycles for many species living in the Northern Wilds. Ruffed grouse are a famous example (this year’s MN DNR spring ruffed...
From the Duluth Rose Garden to the PortLand Malt Shoppe
by northwilds
I have four grandchildren, Clara, Michael, Evan, and Charlie, ages 12 to 5. During the summer months when I take care of them, I look...
The Ecological and Social Dynamics of Wildfires in Northern Minnesota’s Boreal Forests
Fire is a fundamental and natural factor in the boreal forests of northern Minnesota. It shapes the landscape and plays an essential role in the...
Northwoods Glamping
by Dana Johnson
Traditional camping has always been a mainstay of outdoor recreation, but the experience requires a number of supplies and extra effort before you can relax...
Reflections on Reaching the 20th Anniversary
Meet the Northern Wilds Staff For the past two decades, Northern Wilds magazine has captivated its readers by showcasing and connecting with the intricacies of...
Sailing for All: The Duluth-Superior Sailing Association
It was a moment of temptation, terror, and trust: I was taking my unsuspecting mom and three children out in a 19-foot sailboat in 15...
Spruce Grouse on the Border of Climate Change
Not so long ago, a moose caused an uproar on the U.S.-Canada border when it became trapped in a canal. The swimming moose was caught...