Recreation
Help to create Access for All
Friends of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore launch Access for All Read more
Sep 6, 2023
An Accessible Dream
Sea Kayaking the Apostle Caves Read more
Sep 6, 2023
Home Before Dark, Getting home late to supper launched a beautiful trail & tale
Getting home late to supper launched a beautiful trail & tale. Read more
Apr 28, 2023
The Game of Throwns
The Viking game of Kubb comes to the Big Lake neighborhood Read more
Dec 21, 2022
Next Gen Divers, A new generation goes deep ...
A new generation of divers is finding skills and training on Lake Superior. Read more
May 20, 2020
The Big Fat Deal, In Duluth, Big Tires Pedal by Winter
The bicyclist came toward me on a bright summer day along Superior Street in Duluth, pedaling as if in slow-motion. Read more
Nov 12, 2018
Setting Sail on an Innovation, A Marquette Woman Charts New Course
Paddling upwind and sugargliding home. That’s Marquette resident and sailmaker Cathe Hahn’s phrase for what she hopes every standup paddleboarder will experience with her latest invention, the Sugarglider sail. Read more
Jul 30, 2018
The Rescuers: Answering the Call When There’s Trouble on the Water
Two Pictured Rocks rangers were driving home when a man, drenched and in kayak gear, came running out of the woods and collapsed in the road. His friends, he said, were still in the water. Meet the rescuers who respond to these kinds of emergencies. Read more
Apr 3, 2017
Ice Is Nice, or Why Some Folks Climb Waterfalls
The abundance of climbable ice by the Big Lake had been an accidental secret of climbers since the early 1980s. But that’s changing, thanks to increased interest in the sport and to the growth of events like Michigan Ice Fest and Nipigon Ice Fest. Read more
Nov 1, 2016
Lake Superior Journal: Day One at the Crossroads
My wife, our four little kids and I eagerly approached the trailhead of the Lake Superior Provincial Park Coastal Trail in Ontario. We were prepared to take our initial footsteps into a backpacking adventure. Then we saw the sign: “Bear Problems.” Read more
Aug 1, 2016
“You Just Can’t Help But Feel the Emotion”: Meet a Longtime Grandma’s Marathon Volunteer
For 21 years, Duluth designer Cheryl Fosdick has volunteered at Grandma’s Marathon, 13 of those years coordinating security volunteers in Canal Park (a crew that grew from 25 then to 130 this year). Read more
May 12, 2016
One River, Two Islands: A History & Culture Tour on the St. Louis River
Two islands – one a sprawling half-mile square and the other barely covering a couple city blocks – reflect evolving attitudes about the St. Louis River and its value to the community. Read more
Apr 1, 2016
Kayaking Safely on Lake Superior: What You Need to Know
Lake Superior’s beauty can belie its dangers, particularly if you’re not prepared with the right gear and paddling know-how. Here are the basics of kayaking safely on the Big Lake. Read more
Apr 1, 2016
Fowl Friends: A Flock of Birding Celebrations on Our Shores
As a major migratory flyway, the Lake Superior region is well placed to tap the enthusiasm of residents and visitors who like to flock to festivals celebrating the spring migration. Read more
Apr 1, 2016
Superior Notes
Advertiser Links – December / January 2025
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Nov 20, 2024
December / January 2025
Cover by Susanne von Schroeder “Ice Creature” taken near Schroeder, MN. Images from photo clubs, enjoy a list of new eateries, learn how ice fishing is for everyone! – and save your winter dates for on-stage performances – dance, theater and music. Read more
Nov 15, 2024
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Bicycling
Regional Bicycling Resources
Links to bike trails, groups and other resources for regional riding, on and off the road. Read more