Minnesota North Shore
James Smedley
Savoring A Northern Summer
Sure, if you live in some place like Florida or Arizona, you get snow-free ground and coat-free weather all year, but you may not appreciate summer like we do. more
AmberBeth VanNingen / MINNESOTA DNR
10 for the Road Trip Discover the Rare Features in These Scientific & Natural Areas
FYI on SNAs: On Sugarloaf Point near Little Marais, a rugged shoreline testifies to basalt lava flows dating more than 1 billion years ago. On part of Minnesota Point in Duluth, red and white pines 150 to 270 years old dominate a unique nearly forgo more
Advertiser Links – December / January 2019
Lake Superior Magazine advertisers and their web links in the December / January issue. more
BOB BERG / LAKES SUPERIOR MAGAZINE
Thompson Hill’s ‘Wow Factor’, Come for Visitor Information, Leave Astonished by the View
A Scenic Overlook to Start Your Trip: Many visitors stop at Thompson Hill Welcome Center off Interstate 35 near Spirit Mountain to pick up some information for their trip to Duluth or the North Shore. more
BOB BERG / LAKE SUPERIOR MAGAZINE
Exploring a Different Kind of Beach, Silver Bay Welcomes Beachcombers to Once-Private Shore
Unusual Landscape: For years, locals and tourists visited Black Beach near Silver Bay to hang out on the cool spot with the distinctive charcoal-colored sands despite the beach being privately owned by Cleveland-Cliffs. more
Advertiser Links – October / November 2018
Lake Superior Magazine advertisers and their web links in the October / November issue. more
Cityscapes & Shorelines,The Photography of Jan Swart
During her years as a North Shore expatriate in the Twin Cities, Jan Swart, a Two Harbors, Minnesota, native, loved using photos of Lake Superior as her computer’s desktop image to remind her of home. more
TRAVIS NOVITSKY
Lightning and the Lake, A Striking Look at Our Summer Storms
The most likely time to spot lightning on Lake Superior is between the third week of June and the second week of August, says Matt Zika, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service station in Marquette. more
PAUL SUNDBERG
Rockin' the Rift, The Billion-Year-Old Split that Made Us
Lake Superior was almost an ocean, not just a sweetwater sea. more
JACK RENDULICH
Out of the Ashes, After a Fire, Teamwork Recreates a Dream Home
“I want this house back.” It was as simple as that for Mike Luhrsen as he stared into the ashes of his beloved Lake Superior-view dream home. He instantly knew he wanted to recreate it and his wife, Chrysa, signed on immediately. more
Courtesy Ryden’s Border Store
Wayside Stop at Ryden’s, A 70-year-old Pullover on Your Way to (& from) Canada
Anyone who has crossed the U.S.-Canadian line at the Pigeon River knows Ryden’s Border Store on the Minnesota side of Highway 61. more
Skyward, A Focus Above the Waters
It’s called “astrophotography,” the photographic capturing of the night sky, and the Lake Superior region often offers up the most rarified views imaginable. more
North House Folk School
5 Choices to Cruise Minnesota's North Shore
One of the best ways to enjoy Lake Superior is to get out on Lake Superior. Visitors to Minnesota’s North Shore in summer can choose sightseeing tours, dinner cruises or even a sailing adventure. more
Bob Berg / Lake Superior Magazine
Roadside Attraction: Tom’s Logging Camp Still Stops Travelers
On Highway 61, Tom’s Logging Camp is a throwback roadside attraction with some modern twists. more
Nace Hagemann
Inspiring Natures: Artists on the Gunflint Trail
Come meet these artists who take their art from their wooded neighborhood along the scenic Gunflint Trail. more
KONNIE LeMAY / LAKE SUPERIOR MAGAZINE
Fishing You Were Here, Let a Charter Be Your Guide
It was 5:15 a.m. on a June day, and Jon Dahl was commuting to his family business in downtown Duluth. more
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Retiring Resort Owners
Scott Harrison and Nancy Burns sold Lutsen Resort after three decades owning the business.
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Cook County Highway Department
New Lutsen Mountains Bridge
A new bridge opened in August 2018 between Eagle Ridge Resort and Papa Charlie's at Lutsen Mountains on Minnesota's North Shore.
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Lutsen Resort
Lutsen Resort
A historic photo of Lutsen Resort on Minnesota's North Shore
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Art & Exhibitions History
"Our Place in Time: 1918 Revisited"-
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Art & Exhibitions History Kids & Family Outdoor
"Shipwrecks Alive!" at Great Lakes Aquarium-
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This & That Vacation & Holiday
Fairlawn’s Twinkling Tuesdays-
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Art & Exhibitions History
"Our Place in Time: 1918 Revisited"-
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Art & Exhibitions History Kids & Family Outdoor
"Shipwrecks Alive!" at Great Lakes Aquarium-
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Art & Exhibitions History
"Our Place in Time: 1918 Revisited"-
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Art & Exhibitions History Kids & Family Outdoor
"Shipwrecks Alive!" at Great Lakes Aquarium-
Thursday
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Art & Exhibitions History
"Our Place in Time: 1918 Revisited"-
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Art & Exhibitions History Kids & Family Outdoor
"Shipwrecks Alive!" at Great Lakes Aquarium-
Friday
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Art & Exhibitions History
"Our Place in Time: 1918 Revisited"-
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Art & Exhibitions History Kids & Family Outdoor
"Shipwrecks Alive!" at Great Lakes Aquarium-
Saturday
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Art & Exhibitions History
"Our Place in Time: 1918 Revisited"-
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Art & Exhibitions History Kids & Family Outdoor
"Shipwrecks Alive!" at Great Lakes Aquarium-
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Art & Exhibitions History
"Our Place in Time: 1918 Revisited"-
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Art & Exhibitions History Kids & Family Outdoor
"Shipwrecks Alive!" at Great Lakes Aquarium-
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I was a Lake Superior student living in the Sault, but will never forget that storm and that night.
Brenda Thom | A Night to Remember: A Newsman and a Sailor Recall When the Fitz Went Down
Mojakka is a fish soup originating in the region of Kalajoki, Finland and dating back to the days w
Randy Karpinen | Recipe Box: Making Mojakka
Big Lake storm – why not put in buffer strips in Duluth? All the farm land ditches have them.
Joyce Lobitz | Around the Circle This Week: October 12, 2018
Is there a schedule or list of speakers/topics available for this year's McDougall's Dream?
Ray Horton | McDougall’s Dream
Is the Edward Ryerson still in service and if not where is it today?
Patrick Cook | About the Boat: Edward L. Ryerson Returns to Service