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FEATURES
Thunder Bay – Ah-mazing at 50
The Lakehead city amalgamated two cities and two townships into a stronger whole five decades ago. Today, it invites you to the celebration.
Chronicling Community by Bob Jauch
Serving community was always part of the plan for Bob Jauch. After retiring from politics, he found his camera focused on love for his region.
Rescuing the Rescue Boat by Eugene Johnson
In a small town, a big piece of Upper Peninsula history can generate a huge team of support for preservation and presentation.
THE GUIDE
Destinations: Life’s a Beach
If you’re searching for a bit of shoreside sanctuary this summer, the Keweenaw Peninsula has just the sandy, rocky or pebbly beach for you.
Hospitality: Being Hospitable in Inhospitable Times by Konnie LeMay
When the shutdowns came in our states and province, businesses found ways to keep afloat with a small stream of creative ideas and income.
Entertainment: Being the Catalyst by Konnie LeMay
Catalyst Story Institute has a tale to tell about finding what its organizers hope is the perfect place to grow in a hillside city by a great Inland Sea.
Marketplace: A quick-view directory of lodgings, restaurants, attractions, activities, destinations and entertainment.
LAKE SUPERIOR LIVING
Homes: A Bigger Dream by Konnie LeMay
When the Newmans bought their dream property with a log home, they knew it needed upgrades, especially when one grandchild became seven.
Recipe Box: Forager’s Picnic by Beth Dooley
If you don’t want to forage for the delectable mushrooms nature offers, a trip to the farm market or local grocery will do for this Pan Roast delight.
Wellness: Making House Calls by Beth Bily & Konnie LeMay
Local hospitals are using technology to bring the doctor (or other health care provider) to city and rural homes via your phone or computer.
DEPARTMENTS
Behind the Pages
Welcome to the Big Lake: From a Distant Shore by Konnie LeMay
Letters
Around the Circle by Konnie LeMay
Reviews: by Donn Larson
Lake Superior Journal: The Soul of Grandma’s Garden by Jacklyn Janeksela
By the Shores: Black Beach, Silver Bay by Linda & Larry Dunlap
Lake Superior Marketplace
Travel & Events by Konnie LeMay
View•Point: The Long, Long View by Damien Gilbert
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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
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