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FEATURES
Season Opener by Konnie LeMay
Two international maritime experts summarize the challenges and cheers for the coming shipping season and the industry overall.
Wild Things, I Think I Love You A Photo Portfolio
Chris Artist traveled far from his Thunder Bay roots before returning home with a fresh photographic eye for his beloved home region.
A Charming Trip by Fred Stonehouse
The Great Lakes once floated a robust traffic of leisure cruising, and Fred gives us the scuttlebutt on freshwater cruising’s past, present and future.
A RECREATION GUIDE
Paddling: Four the Water by Konnie LeMay
When four Marquette kayakers paddled Lake Superior last year, they discovered friendly people, unexpected trash and a bit about themselves.
Profile: Hansi Johnson by Molly Hoeg
This avid outdoor sports enthusiast has become a promotional phenom.
Superior Catches: Gear from Here Editor’s Choice
Locally made products to aid your outdoor activity of choice.
Health: Tick, Tick, Tick by Konnie LeMay
Medical School prof builds a strategy in the battle against Lyme disease.
Hiking: Finding the Fifth Falls by Bob Berg
Think you know Gooseberry Falls State Park? You better hike on it.
Roundup: Ideas for Outside by Konnie LeMay & Bob Berg
Park perks for kids, the 906 Adventure Team and more outdoors.
The Directory: Events, activities, lodging, restaurants, destinations.
LAKE SUPERIOR LIVING
Home: U.P. Green Acres by Lesley DuTemple
Duffy Lepisto’s expansive perennial gardens are a lifetime endeavor.
Recipe Box: Naturally Sweet by Beth Dooley
Tips and recipes from Beth’s new book about maple syrup and honey.
DEPARTMENTS
Behind the Pages
Welcome to the Big Lake: Spring in March & Other Fictions by Konnie LeMay
Letters
Around the Circle by Konnie LeMay & Bob Berg
Reviews: Local Fiction by Donn Larson
Profile: Lee Radzak: Split Rock Light Keeper Retires
Lake Superior Journal: Celebrating the Small by Emily Stone
By the Shores: Grand Marais, Minnesota by Bryan Hansel
Travel & Events by Bob Berg
Lake Superior Marketplace
View•Point: Spring Gush by Paul Sundberg
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Frank Sanders | Is a Maritime Career Waiting for You?
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Great article! Don't forget to keep Copper Peak in the U.P. in mind summer or winter--it is specta
Gary R Ilminen | You're Gonna Love Winter
I loved your tributes to both of these places. An ancestor of mine lived there for a time in about
donna Creamore | Lake Superior Journal: The Vanishing Act at Pebble Beach
In 1976, I married my wife and we took a camping honeymoon. We started out going to Canada, it wa
Mr. David Lovell | From Dishwasher to President: Brian Daugherty of Grandma’s Restaurants