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FEATURES
The Mystery of the Martens by Marie Zhuikov
Surprise returns of American martens, believed extinct on the Apostle Islands, echoes questions about their goings and comings on all shores.
Beautiful Lighthouses in Winter A Photo Feature
Our historic light stations host the Big Lake’s most beautiful structures, some even more alluring during a season when few see them.
Give the Gift of Adventure by Konnie LeMay
In this story special-for-the-holidays, we offer On the Water and In the Air gift suggestions guaranteed to please your Lake Lover.
LAKE SUPERIOR LIVING
Home: Hanging Out at Camp Cordwood by Molly Hoeg
An engaging visit to a Keweenaw home packed with wit & wonder.
Health & Wellness: Where Caring Is the Point by Dave Boe
The close-knit Park Point neighborhood hosts two skilled-care homes.
Recipe Box: Party On! by Beth Dooley
Make these magnificent munchies in minutes to entertain without pain.
THE GUIDE
Hospitality: Familiar Places, Fresh Faces by Mike Creger
Meet the new owners of established restaurants and lodging spots sold or transitioned through retirements and generational changes.
Food: This Cocoa Is Hot Stuff by Sheryl Jensen
How a Duluth family’s quest for a better, more wholesome cup of hot chocolate became a career-changing and rapidly growing business.
Lake Superior Directory
The one-stop place to plan where to eat, stay, play and be entertained on all four shores of Lake Superior and beyond.
Entertainment: The Big Lake Playbill by Bob Berg
A rapid-fire sampler of theater and performance season.
DEPARTMENTS
Behind the Pages
Welcome to the Big Lake: Sitting with Friends Long Gone by Konnie LeMay
Letters
Around the Circle by Konnie LeMay
Reviews Children’s Books, Holiday Buys
Lake Superior Journal: Birds of a Feather by Davis Helberg
By the Shores: The Surfer & The Bear by Christian Dalbec
Travel & Events by Bob Berg
Lake Superior Marketplace
View•Point: Tight Squeeze through the Poe by Carmen Paris
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