5 Ways To Experience Hygge This Winter

It’s Hygge season in Cook County! This beloved Danish custom is practiced around the world, including here on the North Shore. But are you still wondering how to pronounce it? Not to mention what it means? No worries! You’re not alone! (And you’ve come to the right place.) Here at Visit Cook County…

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Holiday Events in Cook County, MN

Beginning in November, the North Shore and Gunflint Trail start to turn into a hub of holiday excitement, activities and events. Embrace the season and the holidays and harvest your own Christmas tree from the forest, have hot beverages by the fire, go alpine skiing, shop for gifts at our small…

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Water Lover's Paradise

Nestled along the breathtaking shores of Lake Superior and dotted with pristine inland lakes, Cook County, MN is a haven for water enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. With its unique blend of vast freshwater expanses, rugged wilderness, and charming coastal towns, this region offers an unparalleled…

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Ice Fishing Report - February 2024

There is a growing concern about safe Lake Ice this season in Minnesota due to unseasonable temperatures. Many traditional ice-angling destinations have suffered catastrophic accidents due to unsafe ice, but Cook County currently boasts over 10 inches of ice on most of their lakes, some with a…

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Community Branded Stickers

Visit Cook County is thrilled to reveal our four community stickers designed by Duluth-based artist Lydia 'Nibs' Noble. Noble was among many artists who responded to an RFP that was posted over the winter. The Visit Cook County team worked closely with Noble to relay some of the unique attributes of…

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