Susan Schurke, founder of Wintergreen Northern Wear, laughs as she tells a story about a winter camping trip she led.
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By Elle Andra-Warner
A timeless tale with plenty of history and a fair dose of mystery, Edmund Fitzgerald: The Legendary Great Lakes Shipwreck is a fascinating account of the 1975 wreck of the Fitzgerald during a Lake Superior storm and the total loss of its crew.
Elle Andra-Warner’s very readable book presents more than just the tale of the wreck, delving into the history of the Fitzgerald family, the rise of the shipping industry on the Great Lakes (and the wrecks that accompanied it), and a little background on the ferocity of Lake Superior’s weather. —Kate Watson
By Bob Cary
With beautiful watercolor illustrations and thorough descriptions of how it all works Born to Pull tells you everything you ever wanted to know about sled dogs. You’ll learn the basics of mushing and the dynamics of dog teams, along with many fascinating dog sledding stories from veteran Minnesota mushers. —Kate Watson
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Edited by David Backes
If you enjoy reading passages of outdoor writing as Olson did while you’re outdoors, Spirit of the North is the perfect book for you. It’s packed with excerpts of Olson’s insightful words, along with a chronology of his life and biographical information at the beginning of each section. It’s even pocket-sized, giving you the perfect opportunity to take Olson along as a companion on your next excursion—and who better to join you? —Kate Watson
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By Elle Avon A
This unusual “hunting” book is for the single girl with a sense of humor. The author adapts the rules of deer hunting to dating so women can capture the perfect buck. Included is such pithy advce as “Never hunt with a posse: It’s no fun sharing the kill.” While the author hunts the “urban forest” of New York City, there is even section devoted to the “Outdoory Buck.” Bucks everywhere, beware! —Shawn Perich
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ON ICE - Northern Wilds' Guide to Great Winter Fishing
Many anglers enjoy ice fishing as much or more than open water angling. From first ice through breakup, a wealth of ice-fishing opportunities are available across the Northern Wilds. The following guide highlights the region’s best ice-fishing hotspots.
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Many anglers enjoy ice fishing as much or more than open water angling. From first ice through breakup, a wealth of ice-fishing opportunities are available across the Northern Wilds. The following guide highlights the region’s best ice-fishing hotspots.
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Silver Bay’s Hidden Outdoors
North Shore visitors may think of Silver Bay as a “drive through” community, but a recent conference shed light on the many outdoor activities available there. Three of Minnesota’s most popular state parks—Gooseberry, Split Rock and Tettegouche—are within a stone’s throw of Silver Bay. Phil Leversedge of Tettegouche gave a presentation about park amenities.
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North Shore visitors may think of Silver Bay as a “drive through” community, but a recent conference shed light on the many outdoor activities available there. Three of Minnesota’s most popular state parks—Gooseberry, Split Rock and Tettegouche—are within a stone’s throw of Silver Bay. Phil Leversedge of Tettegouche gave a presentation about park amenities.
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently received the “Large Access Outstanding Project Award” for the McQuade Public Access and Small Craft Harbor on Lake Superior. The award was presented at the annual States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) Conference in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Visitation Up At State Parks
Following a busy summer season during which the number of occupied campsites increased nine percent over 2008, business continues to boom at Minnesota state parks, according to the Minnesota DNR. Vehicle permit sales for September 2009 were the highest on record, with sales of annual permits up 36 percent from September 2008 and sales of daily permits up 32 percent.
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Following a busy summer season during which the number of occupied campsites increased nine percent over 2008, business continues to boom at Minnesota state parks, according to the Minnesota DNR. Vehicle permit sales for September 2009 were the highest on record, with sales of annual permits up 36 percent from September 2008 and sales of daily permits up 32 percent.
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Gunflint Trail Designated as a National Scenic Byway
The Gunflint Trail received National Scenic Byway designation on Oct. 16. Known for winding its way through the Boundary Waters Wilderness east-west corridor, the Gunflint Trail is a historic roadway, dating back to the 1800’s with origins as a footpath for Native Americans and geological surveyors. The Gunflint Trail is a paved, 57-mile long two-lane roadway, which begins at Grand Marais, Minnesota and ends at Saganaga Lake on the Canadian border.
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The Gunflint Trail received National Scenic Byway designation on Oct. 16. Known for winding its way through the Boundary Waters Wilderness east-west corridor, the Gunflint Trail is a historic roadway, dating back to the 1800’s with origins as a footpath for Native Americans and geological surveyors. The Gunflint Trail is a paved, 57-mile long two-lane roadway, which begins at Grand Marais, Minnesota and ends at Saganaga Lake on the Canadian border.
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On a snowy afternoon in mid-January, 50 8th graders pile off a charter bus, ready to spend the next four hours exploring a variety of winter activities at Positive Energy Outdoor (ed)Ventures, a not-for-profit organization I co-founded with my husband, Blake Cazier, in 2004.
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As we drive closer, my 5-year old daughter Grace says, “I’m faster without my poles.” My 8-year old son Sam says he’s going to try to use skate technique instead of just diagonal stride. There must be something in the air at the Boulder Lake Cross Country Ski Trails just north of Duluth. The kids turn into Nordic Evel Knievels.
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