February/March 2014

FEATURES

Waking Up Waterfronts: State of the Lake Report

by Elle Andra-Warner, Frida Waara & Konnie LeMay

Big Lake cities are investing in their urban shorelines, creating welcoming havens for strolling and thriving centers for commerce.

Pictures Perfect: Lake Superior Photo Contest Winners

Stunning lakeshores, lush waterfalls, intimate floral interiors and serene children beside the still waters. Check out these winners and more.

Come Over, Come Over, Piping Plover by Phil Bencomo

2013 was a big year for these little shorebirds and the many regional people trying to help them stage a Big Lake comeback.

LAKE SUPERIOR LIVING

HOME: Hoeg H’Arbor by Molly Hoeg

Seeking a shoreside haven, this couple discovered the right property for their true dream home was actually nestled in the woods.

HEALTH & WELLNESS: Going to a Happy Place by Lesley DuTemple

For more than 80 years, Bay Cliff Camp in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has created a getaway for children to grow and thrive.

RECIPE BOX: Chill-Chasing Chili by Juli Kellner

When winter turns on the freezing temperatures it’s a good time to turn up the heat with one of these local cooks’ spicy chili choices.

DEPARTMENTS

Letters

Behind the Pages

Welcome to the Big Lake: I’d Like to Thank … by Konnie LeMay

Around the Circle by Phil Bencomo & Bob Berg

Reviews: Regional books

Lake Superior Journal: Moonrise Serenade by Paul Sundberg

By the Shores: Ice Cave Near Cornucopia by Jack Rendulich

Nice Shots: Pup Portraits by Hannah Stonehouse Hudson

Education: Practical Learning by Phil Bencomo

Weddings: Tying the Knot on a Shoestring by Molly Hoeg

Travel & Events by Bob Berg

Michigan • Minnesota • Ontario • Wisconsin

Lake Superior Directory

Lake Superior Marketplace

View•Point: Facing the Challenge by Shawn Malone

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