Swimming Hot Spots – Best Places to Cool off in Cook County
Swimming Hot Spots It’s getting to be that time of year! The best place to cool off from the summer heat is the water. This post will tell you the swimming hot spots around Cook County. The Onion River Swimming Hole The onion river swimming hole is a true gem. You can climb up the… Read more »
Water Adventures You Absolutely Need to Try in Cook County This Summer
Summer is finally here and we’re so excited to get out on the water. With the heat rising, it’s important to find ways to stay cool while you’re out having fun. And you’re in luck: Cook County actually boasts more water than it does land, making it the perfect place to cool off from the… Read more »
Top 10 Things to Do in Cook County This Summer
With an abundance of outdoor activities, historical museums and dining & entertainment options, there’s an adventure for everyone in Cook County all year round. Cook County really comes to life in summer when days are longer and temperatures are warmer. From kayaking on Lake Superior to fishing along the Gunflint Trail, there’s so much to… Read more »
Talking Tourism with Linda Jurek – Hygge and the DMO Life
Talking Tourism with Linda Jurek – Hygge and the DMO Life I love traveling. It doesn’t matter if I’m driving a local backroad that I’ve never encountered before or if I’m in Duluth waiting for my plane to taxi down the runway and take me away. I’m writing this blog from Chicago’s O’Hare. I just… Read more »
Talking Tourism with Linda Jurek: Holiday Celebrations, Education and Growth.
Happy Holidays from Visit Cook County! We’re having a party! Stop by and say hello to the Visit Cook County team TODAY Wednesday, December 14 between 3:30-5:30pm. We’d love to celebrate another year of great success and holiday cheer with you! We decided to put together a little photo from the team and of course, we all… Read more »
How to harvest the perfect Christmas tree in the Superior National Forest
How to harvest the perfect Christmas tree in the Superior National Forest 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… Read more »
What You Need To Know About The Summer Solstice & Why We Should Celebrate It!
The solstice is nearly upon us, let us help you to find what you need to know about the summer solstice and why we should celebrate it! In 2017 the official date of the summer solstice is June 21st. Depending on the shift of the calendar, the summer solstice is between June 20 and June… Read more »
6 Fun Facts About The John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is just over one week away. Let us give you a few good reasons why you should venture up to Cook County, MN for the event! 6 things you may not know about the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon 1) How the marathon began. Northeastern Minnesota is an unexpected hotbed for… Read more »