Taconite Harbor: A North Shore Ghost Town
In the 1950s, a bustling little town sprung up along the shore of Lake Superior. The tiny two-block town was built by the Erie Mining Company. [...]
Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
Each January, the beloved John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is held in northeast Minnesota. The race is named after the mail carrier, John Beargrease, who [...]
Le Grand Du Nord Gravel Bike Race
Le Grand Du Nord Gravel Buke Race With an abundance of gravel roads and trails, the North Shore is a prime destination for gravel bike [...]
Grand Portage Rendezvous Days
Grand Portage Rendezvous Days and Pow Wow is a weekend-long celebration honoring the Anishinabe culture and the area's historic fur trade. The historic trade [...]
Pine Marten
The American (or pine) marten is a predator species that belong to the weasel family. Before the late 1800s, the marten was common in northern [...]
Bald Eagles
Minnesota is fortunate to be home to the largest population of nesting bald eagles in the United States outside of Alaska. In 1989, there were [...]
Northern Lights
One of the Earth’s natural wonders, the Northern Lights, cast radiant, multi-colored lights over the northern landscape. They most commonly appear between 60-75 degrees longitude, making the North Shore a [...]
Black Bear
The black bear is the only species of bear found in Minnesota. Generally, you will find them in heavily forested areas. Black bears are 5-7 [...]
River Otter
The river otter is Minnesota's largest aquatic carnivore that lives in most northern Minnesota lakes, ponds, and streams. It can swim and maneuver better than [...]
Stand Up Paddleboarding
One fun activity that has become more popular in recent years, especially on the North Shore, is Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP). With this activity, you [...]
Fisherman’s Picnic
Summertime festivals are celebrated throughout the country and are usually events that local residents and visitors look forward to. In Cook County on Lake [...]
Best Ways to Preserve Nature While Hiking
Hiking is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Regular hiking gives you a full body workout that will help lower stress, lower [...]