August in Cook County is defined by warm summer days, crisp lake breezes, and an enduring spirit of community. After a brief hiatus, select Boundary Waters entry points have been reopened for day trips starting July 27, continuing the glorious summer tradition of getting out on a lake. Step back in…
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What you need to know about the wildfire status in Northern Minnesota right now . Updated: 7/29/26 If you've been seeing headlines about wildfires in the Boundary Waters, you probably have a few questions. We are here to help navigate the logistics and point you in the right direction! The good…
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Every summer on the first weekend in August, Grand Marais throws a party that feels like a family reunion. There’s a parade, live music, fishburgers, fish tossing events, craft vendors, street dances, fireworks, and enough people lining Wisconsin Street to make you wonder if everyone in Minnesota…
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Cook County sits at the far northeastern tip of Minnesota, tucked between Lake Superior, the Boundary Waters, and Canada. It feels remote because, frankly, it is. The good news? Getting here is simple. You point yourself toward Duluth, follow Highway 61 up the North Shore, and let Lake Superior…
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Here along the shores of Lake Superior, July is the main event. This is the month where our little lake towns truly come alive, packed with sun-drenched, small-town charm. The lake breeze is warm, the harbor is buzzing, and the calendar is bursting at the seams. Whether you’re here for muddy trail…
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Cook County is a family-friendly gem tucked along Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior, where little feet can roam wild and big adventures await. From outdoor activities in Schroeder to the artsy, walkable charm of Grand Marais and the rugged beauty of Grand Portage, there’s something for every…
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The wait is finally over! Around here, we spend all winter dreaming of June, and now that those 16-hour days are here, we aren’t wasting a single moment of sunlight. The harbor is bustling, the trails are calling, and there’s a sense of celebration in every corner of the county, from the tip of the…
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Every year, the Visitor Guide conversation starts the same way: with someone saying, “We should probably make this thing a little smaller.” Every year, that idea lasts about five minutes. The brand-new 2026/2027 Visit Cook County Visitor Guide is officially here, and once again, it’s packed with…
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Fishing in Cook County comes with a certain amount of unpredictability. Some days, the lakes are glass calm. Other days, the wind reminds you that Mother Nature is very much in charge. You might spend the morning catching walleye and the afternoon wondering how a salmon managed to steal your…
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If you’re from anywhere south of Duluth, MN, you may be thinking, “It’s late April, of course there’s no ice on the lakes. It’s almost summer for crying out loud.” While that line of thinking is logical, the inland lakes in Cook County would like to have a word. There’s a quiet competition that…
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