August-September 2012

7 Great Fall Drives by Bob Berg

Plan now for a great Lake-region getaway to enjoy the crisp autumn air and amazing fall color. We introduce you to seven magnificent drives that blend festive natural colors of the season with roadside attractions.

Best of the Lake Our Readers’ Choices by Bob Berg

Readers’ votes came in by mail, e-mail and over the Internet. Now we bring to you the top winners in 12 categories from each state and the province. Did your favorites make the list? Which new ones will you try?

Sailing a Real Lake by Charles Scott

Experience the racing wind in your sails and the turbulent water of the world’s largest Lake beneath your hull in this photo journey across Lake Superior by seasoned sailor/photographer Charles Scott.

Lake Superior Living

Home: Homes by the Cord by Lesley DuTemple

It’s an old construction method that can accommodate modern twists. Cordwood structures may be the old world wave of the future.

Recipe Box: Meet the Beet by Juli Kellner

It’s the vegetable of the year for the Duluth Community and holds cultural ties, plus can be a recipe staple for dessert to main course.

Health & Wellness: Poison Ivy, Parsnips & Nettles by Konnie LeMay

The more you know, the less you’ll burn, blister or scratch when it comes to these noxious neighbors in our yards and woods.

DEPARTMENTS

Letters

Behind the Pages

Welcome to the Big Lake           

Simply the Best by Konnie LeMay

Around the Circle

Reviews

Kitchi-Gami Almanac

Lake map & notes, water levels

Lake Superior Journal

A Wild Moose Chase by Mark Walters

By the Shores

Grand Marais Sunrise by Paul Sundberg

Nice Shots

By the Light of the Silvery Moon by Shawn Malone

Education

What’s New to U? by Konnie LeMay

Event

Grand Marais Unplugged by Ada Igoe     

Travel & Events by Bob Berg

Michigan - Minnesota - Ontario - Wisconsin

Lake Superior Directory

Lake Superior Marketplace

View•Point

A Gray Frog in Green by Paul Sundberg