Makers
At Bear Island Art Factory Meet Thomas McDonald
Thomas McDonald is co-owner of Bear Island Art Factory along with artist Janine Patten, his wife. Thomas creates with recycled metal objects or collages of found objects. He and Janine also do fine art paintings, drawings and relief sculptures.
Dec 7, 2023
Beth Millner Jewelry Meet Beth Millner
Beth Millner Jewelry in Marquette has the founding artist’s name, but has evolved into an eight-person team supporting the designing process. We asked Beth about the evolution and about her nature-inspired work.
Dec 7, 2023
The Creator of Dock 5 Meet Natalija Walbridge
This issue we meet Natalija Walbridge, the owner and operate of Dock 5, her home-based studio on Duluth’s Park Point at 2311 Minnesota Ave. It’s open Saturdays and Sundays, 11-4, or weekdays by appointment (www.dock-5.com).
Dec 7, 2023
Superior Catches: Cool Outdoor Gadgets
The Pathfinder Hatchet Haversack, the BIG Larry compact flashlight, the 12-ounce Hydro Flask and The Original Bug Shirt are a few of our picks for outdoor adventurers.
Apr 3, 2017
Superior Catches: Local Outfitters’ Ideas for Winter Aid
Warm Skin, Sven Can See and Lungplus are favorites for thriving in the cold.
Feb 1, 2017
Superior Catches: Local Produce
A collection of new products featured in the April/May2012 issue of Lake Superior Magazine.
Apr 13, 2012
Superior Catches: Think Spring
A collection of new products featured in the February/March 2012 issue of Lake Superior Magazine.
Jan 16, 2012
Superior Catches: Keepsakes for Kids
A collection of products for kids featured in the December/January 2012 issue of Lake Superior Magazine.
Nov 13, 2011
Superior Catches: Take It Home
A collection of food products featured in the June/July 2011 issue of Lake Superior Magazine.
May 12, 2011
Floral Accents in April/May 2011 issue
A collection of products featured in the April/May 2011 issue of Lake Superior Magazine
Mar 11, 2011
Superior Catches: 30 Local Gift Ideas
Check out our list of great gifts from around Lake Superior.
Aug 10, 2010
Superior Catches: Sticks & Stones
A collection of products incorporating wood or stone created by people living in the Lake Superior region.
Aug 10, 2010
Superior Catches: Copper Works
A collection of copper items created by artists in the Lake Superior region.
Aug 10, 2010
Superior Catches: Kid Stuff
A collection of products for kids featured in the June/July 2010 issue of Lake Superior Magazine.
May 20, 2010
Superior Catches: Paddle Wares
A collection of paddling items featured in the April/May 2010 issue of Lake Superior Magazine.
Mar 10, 2010
Superior Notes
April / May 2025
Spring has arrived on the Big Lake with a photo from Pictured Rocks Kayaking. We bring you advice for kayaking, a look at cougars, a spring feature, senior facilities proving happiness is a puppy, a birch syrup recipe and ending with a mama moose.
Mar 20, 2025
Around the Circle This Week: March 20, 2025
Raptor-ous Counts, Ididarod Local, Unlocking Live
Mar 20, 2025