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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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