Building a Better Beer
Regional breweries – buoyed by changes in the law and consumers' growing interest in local craft brews – are booming by the Big Lake, especially along the Minnesota shore.
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Jack Rendulich
Dinner and a ...
All around the region, establishments offer combination opportunities to make your meal into more. Dinner and a movie or dinner and a play are just the beginning. more »
Mar 5, 2013 by Konnie LeMay in Travel
Bob Berg / Lake Superior Magazine
Washburn's Fire-Kissed Pizza
At DaLou’s Bistro in Washburn, virtually everything is handcrafted by Dale and Louie Hanson using fresh ingredients, often from local farms and businesses. The wood-fired oven, imported from Italy, instills the pizza with a distinctive smoky flavor. more »
Best of the Lake: 2012
Ask any resident or visitor what is the best way to enjoy the Big Lake and you’ll probably get a different answer every time. And they all would be right. more »
Aug 1, 2012 in Travel
5-Star Views of the Big Lake
On a warm spring afternoon in Duluth, all 17 tables on Mexico Lindo’s outside deck overlooking Lake Superior were occupied. A gentle breeze carried bits of conversation and laughter. more »
Notable Nuptials
Lake Superior as a backdrop is one sure way to make a wedding memorable. We asked a few newlyweds what, for them, made the Big Lake the perfect place for their big day. more »
Apr 11, 2013 by Claire Duquette in Lifestyle
Meet Beaver Bay
When you come to the curve in the road on Highway 61 that is Beaver Bay, Minnesota, for your own sake – pull over. more »
May 8, 2012 by Bob Berg in Minnesota (1 Comments)
Best of the Lake: Our Parks
This year, for our annual Best of the Lake, we’re focusing on our parks “by the numbers.” We contacted 21 state parks, nine provincial parks and six national parks for their statistics. more »
Jul 21, 2011 in Travel
In the Valley of the Slate River
A robust group of pioneers in the late 19th century first blazed a trail to the Slate River Valley. These days, an enthusiastic generation of progressive farmers and entrepreneurs carry on in their footsteps, but in a 21st century style. more »
May 11, 2011 by Elle Andra-Warner in Ontario (1 Comments)
Living Demonstrations
The Donald D. Ferguson Lake County Demonstration Forest showcases the latest forest management techniques to provide fiber and timber while maintaining wildlife habitat and creating an area for recreational and educational activities. more »
Bob Berg
Stop by – the Lights Stay on in Bayfield
Some people have the idea that Bayfield shuts down and hibernates after Christmas. A few businesses are seasonal, but many are open year-round (even if the hours may change). Walk into a shop and often it’s the owner who will greet you. more »
Meet Washburn, Wisconsin
Brownstone and water laid the foundations for Washburn, established in 1883. Its waterfront location provided the railroad with a port and the area provided lots of native brownstone for buildings. more »
Park Point: Life on the World’s Longest Freshwater Sandbar
Stretching for 7 miles, the skinny sandspit of Park Point in Duluth is the quintessential beach settlement and the birthplace of the city. more »
May 29, 2012 by Ann Klefstad in Minnesota
Photo by Gary Knowles
Not-So-Secret Bayfield Peninsula
Bayfield Peninsula is large and the wildlife – deer, bears and wolves – far outnumber humans. You won’t find one stoplight in all of Bayfield County and your biggest stress might be catching the ferry to Madeline Island on time. more »
Jul 21, 2011 by Julie Buckles in Wisconsin (1 Comments)
Young’s General Store is Still a Hoot
Young’s General Store in Wawa is well-known for the stuffed moose that greets visitors from the porch. People love posing for pictures with this true icon – sometimes the only moose that travelers will see while driving through Ontario. more »
