Current Issues
June / July 2024
A summer cover by Shawn Malone at Pictured Rocks. We've got a mini guide to our best-known bridges, a historic home on Madeline Island, a pie recipe, a take on ticks, summer fun plus a before and after of the Sea Lion on Sibley Peninsula. Read more
May 16, 2024
April / May 2024
Spring has sprung … or at least our April/May issue has, with a stunning cover by artist/author Sam Zimmerman. Inside, find more about Ojibwe authors, a Q&A with Sam and a sampler of new books PLUS the platinum anniversary gathering of pro geologists Read more
Mar 14, 2024
February / March 2024
Reveals the winners of the Lake Superior Photo Contest … starting with the cover by Jim Schnortz, "The Phoenix." The Rock of Ages Lighthouse on the renovations, discover a new social gathering spot in Bayfield and read about the Henry Steinbrenner. Read more
Feb 6, 2024
December / January 2024
A historic Big Lake journey by a stereoscope photographer, the snowballing passion for fat biking, capturing the "greatest light show on Earth" (spoiler alert – it's the aurora), plus a boatload of maritime news, holiday events galore and more. That' Read more
Nov 16, 2023
October / November 2023
An view of northwood fall colors; hauntingly good tours at the Marquette lighthouse, a home built among the treetops plus we announce our 2023 LSM Achievement Award winner and introduce local officiants who turn wedding wishes into dream ceremonies. Read more
Sep 26, 2023
August / September 2023
The new issue is off the press and on its way with … Swimmin’ Women; a photo visit to our Water Trails; a special Bring It Home section for the home-minded; a new Ojibwe-style restaurant and so much more. Thanks to John McCormick for the cover image. Read more
Jul 20, 2023
June / July 2023
In our June/July issue read about Finnish culture (even a Mustikkakeitto recipe, stories of lighthouse happenings old & new, plus festivals, voyageur canoeing and solo treks in Pictured Rocks. Read more
May 16, 2023
April / May 2023
In our April/May issue see the UP images of Tim Trombley plus a trip along the Gunflint Trail, a shout-out to kids camps, moves to make the Apostles more accessible, eBike advice, container gardening ideas and plenty of locally made items showcased. Read more
Mar 23, 2023
February / March 2023
Read about the boy who grew up to create the Casque Isles Hiking Trail in Ontario, about a teenager finding her path with a team of dogs, about spending time “camping” with a Michigan grandma … and the winners of our 28th Lake Superior Photo Contest. Read more
Jan 26, 2023
December / January 2023
Wildlife spotting at Sax-Zim Bog, a photo ode to winter wonders, a rise in the Viking “Game of Throwns” and the tale of Marquette’s albino whitetails. What’s new at Marquette Mountain, an AirBn-BAWK! and book ops for good gifts kids and art lovers. Read more
Nov 17, 2022
October / November 2022
With our special Bring It Home to the Lake section with Home Dreams, Affordable Housing, a Market Snapshot and a list from every shore of New to Discover things to do & see, celebrating Terrace Bay at 75, dropping in on Calumet Theatre and much more. Read more
Sep 23, 2022
August / September 2022
With our special Bring It Home to the Lake section with Home Dreams, Affordable Housing, a Market Snapshot and a list from every shore of New to Discover things to do & see, celebrating Terrace Bay at 75, dropping in on Calumet Theatre and much more. Read more
Jul 21, 2022
June / July 2022
All you want in a summer issue – good ships, outdoor art fairs, a photographic visit to the Upper Peninsula plus a visit to the historic – and remote – Silver Islet General Store in Ontario. Issue includes the official Festival of Sail program. Read more
May 18, 2022
April / May 2022
A photo feature full of spring views, a look up and down Duluth's 60+ creeks, a Wisconsin northwoods home, native plant gardening and coming artwork at Madeline Island artwork at Madeline Island honoring historic chiefs and the island's namesake. Read more
Mar 18, 2022
February / March 2022
This issue: Photo Contest Winners; Cruise Ships and Tall Ships; a special section on Delight in the Details for weddings, plus Cookies & Cocktails for your Valentine, 2 young wellness entrepreneurs plus Fat Biking, Mitt Stitching and More Winter Fun. Read more
Jan 27, 2022
June / July 2024
A summer cover by Shawn Malone at Pictured Rocks. We've got a mini guide to our best-known bridges, a historic home on Madeline Island, a pie recipe, a take on ticks, summer fun plus a before and after of the Sea Lion on Sibley Peninsula. Read more
May 16, 2024
April / May 2024
Spring has sprung … or at least our April/May issue has, with a stunning cover by artist/author Sam Zimmerman. Inside, find more about Ojibwe authors, a Q&A with Sam and a sampler of new books PLUS the platinum anniversary gathering of pro geologists Read more
Mar 14, 2024
February / March 2024
Reveals the winners of the Lake Superior Photo Contest … starting with the cover by Jim Schnortz, "The Phoenix." The Rock of Ages Lighthouse on the renovations, discover a new social gathering spot in Bayfield and read about the Henry Steinbrenner. Read more
Feb 6, 2024
December / January 2024
A historic Big Lake journey by a stereoscope photographer, the snowballing passion for fat biking, capturing the "greatest light show on Earth" (spoiler alert – it's the aurora), plus a boatload of maritime news, holiday events galore and more. That' Read more
Nov 16, 2023
October / November 2023
An view of northwood fall colors; hauntingly good tours at the Marquette lighthouse, a home built among the treetops plus we announce our 2023 LSM Achievement Award winner and introduce local officiants who turn wedding wishes into dream ceremonies. Read more
Sep 26, 2023
August / September 2023
The new issue is off the press and on its way with … Swimmin’ Women; a photo visit to our Water Trails; a special Bring It Home section for the home-minded; a new Ojibwe-style restaurant and so much more. Thanks to John McCormick for the cover image. Read more
Jul 20, 2023
June / July 2023
In our June/July issue read about Finnish culture (even a Mustikkakeitto recipe, stories of lighthouse happenings old & new, plus festivals, voyageur canoeing and solo treks in Pictured Rocks. Read more
May 16, 2023
April / May 2023
In our April/May issue see the UP images of Tim Trombley plus a trip along the Gunflint Trail, a shout-out to kids camps, moves to make the Apostles more accessible, eBike advice, container gardening ideas and plenty of locally made items showcased. Read more
Mar 23, 2023
February / March 2023
Read about the boy who grew up to create the Casque Isles Hiking Trail in Ontario, about a teenager finding her path with a team of dogs, about spending time “camping” with a Michigan grandma … and the winners of our 28th Lake Superior Photo Contest. Read more
Jan 26, 2023
December / January 2023
Wildlife spotting at Sax-Zim Bog, a photo ode to winter wonders, a rise in the Viking “Game of Throwns” and the tale of Marquette’s albino whitetails. What’s new at Marquette Mountain, an AirBn-BAWK! and book ops for good gifts kids and art lovers. Read more
Nov 17, 2022
October / November 2022
With our special Bring It Home to the Lake section with Home Dreams, Affordable Housing, a Market Snapshot and a list from every shore of New to Discover things to do & see, celebrating Terrace Bay at 75, dropping in on Calumet Theatre and much more. Read more
Sep 23, 2022
August / September 2022
With our special Bring It Home to the Lake section with Home Dreams, Affordable Housing, a Market Snapshot and a list from every shore of New to Discover things to do & see, celebrating Terrace Bay at 75, dropping in on Calumet Theatre and much more. Read more
Jul 21, 2022
June / July 2022
All you want in a summer issue – good ships, outdoor art fairs, a photographic visit to the Upper Peninsula plus a visit to the historic – and remote – Silver Islet General Store in Ontario. Issue includes the official Festival of Sail program. Read more
May 18, 2022
April / May 2022
A photo feature full of spring views, a look up and down Duluth's 60+ creeks, a Wisconsin northwoods home, native plant gardening and coming artwork at Madeline Island artwork at Madeline Island honoring historic chiefs and the island's namesake. Read more
Mar 18, 2022
February / March 2022
This issue: Photo Contest Winners; Cruise Ships and Tall Ships; a special section on Delight in the Details for weddings, plus Cookies & Cocktails for your Valentine, 2 young wellness entrepreneurs plus Fat Biking, Mitt Stitching and More Winter Fun. Read more
Jan 27, 2022
Superior Notes
Around the Circle This Week: July 25, 2024
New SNA, Beached Sturgeon & the Art of Blacklock Read more
Jul 25, 2024
Around the Circle This Week: July 18, 2024
Lake Superior Day! & Other Worthy Fests Read more
Jul 18, 2024
What Folks Are Saying
Frank Sanders on
Is a Maritime Career Waiting for You?
Jenny Butorovich Given on
Potica on the Plate (“po-teet-sah”)
Gary R Ilminen on
You're Gonna Love Winter
donna Creamore on
Lake Superior Journal: The Vanishing Act at Pebble Beach
Mr. David Lovell on
From Dishwasher to President: Brian Daugherty of Grandma’s Restaurants