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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The pristine waters. The dramatic, glacially-carved landscape. The seemingly unending wilderness. A trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) is a chance to set technology aside and spend days on end out in the elements. Maybe you’ve been wanting to take your family camping in the…
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Canoeing is a sport that can be intimidating. There are rules about boats, PFD’s, and a lot of flak from experts on how to hold your paddle correctly. But once you know what you’re doing, paddling through the BWCAW can be one of the most memorable and influential experiences of your life. To get you…
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Cook County offers a wide variety of options for quick, 30 minute climbs. 30 minutes meaning 15 minutes up, 5 minutes to enjoy the view and 10 minutes down. These hikes are perfect for in between meals, on your way to another destination, or just to get your exercise in for the day. Britton Peak -…
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Fall is one of the most captivating seasons on the North Shore and Gunflint Trail. Our deep green forests transform into brilliant fields of red, orange and yellow over the course of a few short weeks. Whether your fall color viewing plan is to go for a hike, bike or a scenic fall color drive -…
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The annual Minnesota Walleye Fishing opener is on Saturday, May 14, 2022! This long and snowy winter is sure to supercharge spring walleye activity. However, due to a late ice-out, and in some cases still ice on the lake, it will be important to be cautious this fishing opener. While the surface…
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of acres of melted snowfall finds its way into Lake Superior and on the way, creates quite the show. With this winter’s heavy snowfall, a significant thaw cycle and predictions for above-average flooding indicate Cook County will have a spectacular waterfall season…
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