2023 looks like it could be a banner year for northern lights! The night of April 23 was another incredible aurora display. The forecast looks strong for the rest of the week, so pack your bags and join us in Cook County hopefully for another light show…
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International Dark Sky Week returns April 15-22 and is once again aimed at raising awareness about the negative impacts of light pollution, the solutions that exist while simultaneously celebrating the night. This year, the Cook County board of commissioners and The Grand Portage Band of Lake…
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Sharing some highlights from last night's incredible aurora display. The northern lights forecast for tonight is also looking strong, so make sure to take a nap this afternoon, charge your batteries and call a few friends - hopefully we will be blessed with a second night of auroras…
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Winter is full of magical experiences and snowshoeing in Cook County is one of the most incredible ways to explore our dramatic landscape. Our favorite time to get out on the trails is early in the morning after an overnight snowfall, just as the sun rises above the horizon. The utter silence you’ll…
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Enjoy the fine art of Hygge at its finest. Through the month of February, you can cozy up by a roaring fire with your nearest and dearest at some of the most spectacular fireplaces in the region. Take the Cook County Fireplace Tour this February and discover the best winter vacations. Hygge…
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Cook County, Minnesota is your ultimate destination for Minnesota winter activities. There’s simply no better place to embark on a winter adventure. Things are quieter up here in winter, which means it’s the perfect time to explore. You’ll feel like you have the trails to yourself – which is an…
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For many, seeing the northern lights is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. It’s a chance to experience the mystical, feel connected with something almost otherworldly and experience natural beauty at its utmost perfection. There is simply no comparison to seeing the northern lights with your own…
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Have you ever harvested your own Christmas tree from the forest? If you are someone who likes to choose your own adventure and drink hot chocolate from a thermos while wearing a festive flannel - Christmas tree hunting is for you! For as little as $5 you can embark on a memory-filled adventure out…
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Beware the Gales of November Fall is a tumultuous time of year along Minnesota’s North Shore. We’re battered by huge, icy swells that pommel our shoreline. Every day is a gamble. Will the Gales of November make it impossible to take to the water? Or will the lake be still as a sheet of glass? Every…
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If you've never experienced the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon before, let us give you a few good reasons why you should venture up to Cook County, MN for the event! This year's event starts Jan. 29 in Duluth and finishes in Grand Portage Jan. 31. Find more details here. How the marathon began…
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