Explore the Northern Wilds
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The new line of fashionable women’s golf shirts by Donna Bonn Designs are made of a soft and stretchable combination of organic cotton, bamboo and spandex.
To say you’ve perfected the dog leash is a bold claim, but the Perfect Leash from Just Ducky Products is certainly better than your average leash, especially for large dogs that pull against the lead.
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The roomy High Peak Alpamayo pack is a good basic setup at a great price.
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Whether you’re a die-hard ATV fan who ventures far and wide in search of trails or if you just like to rent ATVs once in a while for a day ride with the family, these five trails offer wild rides through the varied landscape of the northern wilds. Visit them often to experience how the shifting seasons manifest as changes in the trees, flowers, wildlife, and weather conditions.
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When I moved to Duluth nine years ago and heard there was a trail running series, I figured I’d give it a try. Here’s one of my early logbook entries: “Epic mud and snow and rain and water. Couldn’t feel feet initially. Up to mid-right thigh in water on way to finish.” I hosed off most of the mud while fully-clothed in the yard before I showered inside. I thought: Now, THAT’s racing.
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My wife Mary and I have been wild ricing since 2006. While searching for a processor for our 2009 harvest, one processor piqued my interest because of her traditional parching method. Most commercial rice processors parch rice in big tumblers heated by gas or LPG. Cathy Chaver hand-parches the rice over an open fire.
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There is something grand about living in Thunder Bay—the largest city beside the world’s largest freshwater lake. Here’s an insider’s snapshot of some activities you can find in the city and area.
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Minnesota’s oldest resort is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Lutsen Resort’s year-long celebration started last spring with a sold-out food and wine weekend, and culminates with a 125th Birthday Party Celebration Oct. 15-16.
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These useful guidebooks are packed with color photographs and information about nearly every creepy crawly you’ll ever encounter in the North Woods.
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Decidedly not a guidebook, Prairie Lake Forest takes a more insightful approach to exploring Minnesota’s state parks.
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Author Teresa Marrone has been foraging for wild edibles for over 20 years, and her handy field guide to wild berries and fruits with companion cookbook will delight anyone who has wondered if this or that berry is okay to eat.
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