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On the cover: Scenic vistas like Lake of the Clouds in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula rival any New England fall color. Photo by Mike Crowley.
FEATURES
Lake Superior Achievement Award
Bayfield Mayor Larry MacDonald is an enthusiastic leader who deserves credit for what his small city does – and doesn’t – do.
Fall in the U.P. A Photo Tour
Weather determines when the spectacle of fall comes to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, but the variety of trees create the stunning palette.
Out of the Basement by Paul Lundgren
Local art museums and galleries guard real treasure in their permanent collections. The trick is when and how to “unbury” it for public view.
Photo Shoot by Bruce J. Hanson
The Iowa photographer started his weekend like any other, preparing to shoot a wedding. So how did he end up on a stormy Lake Superior?
LAKE SUPERIOR RECREATION GUIDE
HIKING: Best Foot Forward by Andrew Slade
Lace up! After 25 years, 300 miles of the Superior Hiking Trail are open.
NICE SHOTS: Getting the Great Gales Gusto by Bryan Hansel
It takes planning to capture those spontaneous Big Lake storm shots.
ROCK COLLECTING: Gold (& Silver) in Our Hills by Konnie LeMay
Dan Fountain wrote the book on gold in Michigan. Now he rewrote it.
ROUNDUP: Winter Wrap by Phil Bencomo
Helpful snowmobile clubs, downhill ski tips and much more snow fun.
LAKE SUPERIOR LIVING
HOME: The Legacy of an Old Swede by Linda Mathieu
The vertical-log cabin was in shambles when they fell in love with it, but the Old Swede who built it left them great bones to remodel.
RECIPE BOX: First-Place Apples by Juli Kellner
Sample some real winners from past Bayfield Apple Fest contests.
HEALTH & WELLNESS: Lessons in Prevention by Molly Hoeg
Local hospitals invest in eduction on how to avoid needing their services.
DEPARTMENTS
Letters
Behind the Pages
Welcome to the Big Lake: Fall, Best of All by Konnie LeMay
Around the Circle
Reviews
Kitchi-Gami Almanac: Lake map & notes, water levels
Lake Superior Journal: Lake Superior, Magician by Lyle Nicol
By the Shores: Restless Waters, Driftwood Beach by James Smedley
Profile: Adolph Ojard Leaves Port by Konnie LeMay
Travel & Events by Bob Berg
Michigan • Minnesota • Ontario • Wisconsin
Lake Superior Directory
Lake Superior Marketplace
View•Point: Lunch with a Friend by Paul Sundberg
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