Enjoying "Mud Season" in Cook County: A Practical Guide to the Messy Middle! There’s a stretch of time in the spring when winter fades, but doesn’t fully leave. Snow lingers in the shady areas, trails soften, creeks awaken, and yes, things can turn a bit muddy. As a result, some folks around here…
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Canoeing is a sport that can be a little intimidating at first. 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…
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Every year, hundreds of thousands of acres of melting snow and ice finds its way into Lake Superior down beautiful North Shore streams and rivers, creating quite the show. This spring melt in Cook County typically lasts about three weeks, beginning early to mid-April. Photo by David Johnson A…
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