Signs of Spring
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Unique Hummingbird Feeders
by Joe Shead
When was the last time you saw a hummingbird in northern Minnesota in winter? My guess is never. So, it might seem surprising that a...
Watching Winter Waterfowl
by Joe Shead
Winter is a great time for birding in the Northern Wilds. Snowy owls dip down from Canada in search of food. Birders “flock” to places...
A Look at Non-typical Housing Situations
Whether by personal choice or driven by socioeconomic factors, the North Shore of Minnesota is home to a wide variety of unconventional housing situations. For...
A “Super-charged” Canada Road Trip
“Are you sure you want to drive that electric car through no man’s land?” asked the Canadian border officer at the Pigeon River crossing, as...
The Wilds Farther North: A Season in Kalaallit Nunaat
In the spring of 2022, nearly one month before the sun reached its zenith in the northern hemisphere, I joined two other crew on a...
River Skiing: Embracing Winter’s “Corridors of Life”
North Shore tributaries of Lake Superior are constantly changing corridors of life. They reflect the four seasons, becoming mighty torrents in spring and trickles in...
Professional Photographer David R. Johnson
by Eric Kaira
David R. Johnson can’t remember the last time that he slept past 5 a.m. “As a photographer,” says Johnson, “I have to be ready to...