Chasing Waterfalls in Spring Along Minnesota’s North Shore
Spring in northern Minnesota doesn’t arrive all at once. The transitional season can sometimes take months, as winter lingers just a little longer than most...
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Northland Adaptive Recreation: Removing Barriers to Outdoor Life
Outdoor recreation is a major component of the Northern Wilds lifestyle. Many people choose to live here because of the incredible opportunities to experience nature...
The Early Inspirations That Shape a Life in the North
The landscapes of the Northland often capture people’s attention first, but it’s the people who give a place its character. In this issue of Northern Wilds,...
Many Hands Make Light Work: Superior Hiking Trail Association Turns 40
The spring melt has arrived. Lake Superior tributaries are pounding their way furiously down to the Big Lake. The ground is turning soft, and the...
Gaming the North Shore: From Thunder Bay to Duluth
From Duluth to Thunder Bay, the North Shore offers a variety of gaming experiences that go far beyond the typical night out. Whether you’re seeking...
Out in the Cold: Without Snow, Wolves Struggle to Survive in Winter
In winter “life is played out on the anvil of ice and the hammer of deprivation. For those that endure until spring, existence is reduced...
Life on Ice: Learning to Climb Frozen Flows
Chip-chip, tap-tap, whack-whack. These are the sounds of ice climbers using crampons and ice axes to probe their way up frozen flows....
Winter Mishaps
Gichigami and the Polar Vortex By Erin Altemus When your life is a combination of living off grid, running sled dogs, and using various machines...