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15 10, 2024

Sauna Season on the North Shore
Sauna Season on the North Shore

Sauna Season on the North Shore

Jaye2024-10-21T18:50:40+00:00Activities & Attractions, Events & Holidays|

Embrace Sauna Season on the North Shore this November November on Minnesota’s North Shore offers a unique charm. As the bright autumn colors fade and winter begins, the crisp air and tranquil atmosphere set the perfect stage for a peaceful getaway. Imagine yourself relaxing in a cozy sauna, steam rising around you as the sounds of Lake Superior enhance the experience. Or, imagine stepping out of your sauna experience surrounded by the beautiful boreal forest. After a relaxing sauna session, sink into a jetted soaker tub at your private vacation rental, or even take a leap into an early-winter [...]

26 04, 2023

North Shore Brewery Guide Part 3 | Hoops Brewing, Ursa Minor Brewing, Warrior Brewing Company, and More!
North Shore Brewery Guide Part 3 | Hoops Brewing, Ursa Minor Brewing, Warrior Brewing Company, and More!

North Shore Brewery Guide Part 3 | Hoops Brewing, Ursa Minor Brewing, Warrior Brewing Company, and More!

Jaye2023-05-09T20:03:11+00:00Activities & Attractions, Duluth|

Duluth, Minnesota is home to many amazing breweries, each offering a different experience. The wide variety is sure to please even the pickiest microbrew enthusiast. North Shore Brewery Guide Part 3 features several more breweries and a different way to experience local breweries: Tap Houses! The North Shore Brewery Part 3 features Hoops Brewing, Ursa Minor Brewing, Warrior Brewing, and two local Tap Houses. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly experience in the Lincoln Park Craft District, or want to support some amazing local non-profits while enjoying a night out, these breweries are for you! Don’t want to wait [...]

19 04, 2023

North Shore Brewery Guide Part 2 | Bent Paddle Brewing and Lake Superior Brewing
North Shore Brewery Guide Part 2 | Bent Paddle Brewing and Lake Superior Brewing

North Shore Brewery Guide Part 2 | Bent Paddle Brewing and Lake Superior Brewing

Jaye2023-04-21T16:09:22+00:00Activities & Attractions, Duluth|

Duluth, Minnesota is home to many amazing breweries, each offering a different experience. The wide variety is sure to please even the pickiest microbrew enthusiast. Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring breweries located in Duluth as part of our North Shore Brewery Guide. In this second part of the series we will feature two more unique breweries in the Duluth area: Bent Paddle Brewing and Lake Superior Brewing. From a family-friendly space in Lincoln Park to a higher-end dining experience in Duluth's Eastside neighborhood, these two breweries offer unique experiences. Don’t want to wait to learn [...]

4 04, 2023

North Shore Brewery Guide Part 1 | Canal Park Brewing and Blacklist Brewing
North Shore Brewery Guide Part 1 | Canal Park Brewing and Blacklist Brewing

North Shore Brewery Guide Part 1 | Canal Park Brewing and Blacklist Brewing

Jaye2023-04-18T13:38:59+00:00Activities & Attractions, Duluth|

Duluth, Minnesota is home to many amazing breweries, each offering a different experience. The wide variety is sure to please even the pickiest microbrew enthusiast. Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring breweries located in Duluth as part of our North Shore Brewery Guide. To kick off the North Shore Brewery Guide, we bring you two popular breweries located in the Canal Park and downtown Duluth areas: Canal Park Brewing Company and Blacklist Brewing. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly restaurant feel or a fun time throwing axes with your friends, these two breweries are for you! [...]

2 02, 2023

2023 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
2023 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

2023 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Jaye2023-04-21T16:11:07+00:00Activities & Attractions, Events & Holidays|

Celebrating its 39th year of racing along the North Shore, the 2023 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon was as exciting as ever. Perfect weather conditions combined with excellent trail conditions lead to perfect race conditions. And, a few thrilling scenes at the finish line added to the excitement of the race. Here are the results of the 2023 John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, along with our recap of the finish line. Perfect Racing Conditions Lead to Fast Finishing Times What may seem like frigid, cold temps to a person is experienced very differently from the perspective of a sled [...]

12 10, 2022

Hedlund Husky Puppies
Hedlund Husky Puppies

Hedlund Husky Puppies

Jaye2022-10-13T14:29:59+00:00Activities & Attractions, Animals, Hovland/Grand Portage|

We brought you on an adventure in the BWCA with Points Unknown a few months ago. While there, we met Siri, a pregnant Hedlund Husky dog who was due to give birth at the end of July. Right on schedule, on July 30th, Siri had five beautiful Hedlund Husky puppies. During our initial visit with Linda, the owner of Points Unknown, we learned a little bit about this unique breed of dog that had almost gone extinct. We decided to go back after the puppies were born to meet them and learn more about Hedlund Huskies and Linda's breeding [...]

24 08, 2022

Radio Waves Music Festival
Radio Waves Music Festival

Radio Waves Music Festival

Jaye2024-03-19T15:30:45+00:00Activities & Attractions, Events & Holidays|

WTIP's Radio Waves Music festival is an annual event that takes place in Grand Marais on the weekend after Labor Day. This wonderful, local tradition features both local and regional musicians playing at Sweetheart's Bluff near the Grand Marais Recreational Park and Campground. Enjoy music from a variety of genres while enjoying foods from local vendors. About WTIP's Radio Waves Music Festival With music on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, this family-friendly event is a great way to take in some local music in a beautiful setting. The first festival was held in 2008 to celebrate WTIP Community Radio's 10th [...]

5 08, 2022

Cook County Airport and Seaplane Base
Cook County Airport and Seaplane Base

Cook County Airport and Seaplane Base

Jaye2022-08-05T21:12:35+00:00Activities & Attractions, Grand Marais, Local Businesses|

Did you know that Cook County has its own airport? The Cook County Airport and Seaplane Base is a small municipal airport located about 8 miles from Grand Marais on Devil Track Lake. While you won't find commercial flights flying in and out of this one-runway airport, you will see small privately owned planes zipping in and out. The airport also offers private scenic flights that you can do during your next trip to Lake Superior's North Shore. Just imagine chasing waterfalls or enjoying the fall colors from above. Down on Devil Track Lake, seaplanes can land at the [...]

3 08, 2022

Great Lakes Aquarium
Great Lakes Aquarium

Great Lakes Aquarium

Jaye2022-08-05T19:03:21+00:00Activities & Attractions, Duluth|

The Great Lakes Aquarium has been welcoming visitors since 2000 with the mission to "connect all people to the water and wildlife of Lake Superior and beyond". This fun and educational Aquarium is a wonderful family-friendly activity that you can enjoy on your next trip to Duluth. Located in Canal Park, the Aquarium is housed in a unique red and blue building that invites visitors to get up close and personal to marine life. About the Aquarium This educational and interactive Aquarium focuses largely on the Great Lakes basin. However, several areas of the Aquarium also feature saltwater and [...]

14 07, 2022

Points Unknown Summer Adventures
Points Unknown Summer Adventures

Points Unknown Summer Adventures

Jaye2024-05-07T16:19:05+00:00Activities & Attractions, Hovland/Grand Portage, Local Businesses|

Located up the Arrowhead Trail in Hovland, Points Unknown is most well-known for its dog sledding experiences in the wintertime. Recently, they started offering unique adventures in the summertime, as well. Here are some of the Points Unknown Summer Adventures that you can enjoy during your next trip up the North Shore. Guided Mindful Paddle Experiences A mindful paddle is not about paddling the hardest, fastest, or furthest. It's about going slow and being present to the experience. With Points Unknown, a Mindful Paddle and Hike takes you into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCA) for a 4-6 [...]