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Summer’s here! Don’t miss it.

Summer is fleeting in the Northern Wilds. We often joke about getting a couple of days or a week of warm weather, but it’s fair to say that honest-to-goodness summer weather generally lasts about six weeks. That means summer is happening now. July is usually marked by a surge of visitors on the North Shore. We have no reason to believe it will be any different this year. What is different is that some destinations are either unavailable or difficult to reach due to the many complications of the pandemic.

At this writing, the border with Canada is closed until July 21. An announcement to extend that closure would not be a surprise. Isle Royale National Park, which is open to boaters and campers, is only accessible by private boat or float plane, because the ferry services are not running. Some sites, such as the Cross River Heritage Museum, have chosen not to open this year. Many others have limited hours or reduced capacity. The same is true for stores and restaurants.

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Such limitations don’t seem to be deterring North Shore visitors, who are welcome, as always. Most folks seem to take the adjustments to “normal” in stride. They appear to be finding new ways to enjoy their time on the Shore. By all accounts, participation in outdoor activities such as hiking, canoe tripping and fishing significantly increased this

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Better still, they may make new habits that will allow them to continue enjoying the outdoors in the future.

Unfortunately, some folks have barriers to enjoying outdoor activities. In this issue, you’ll find a story about a woman who is doing a thru-hike of the Superior Hiking Trail as part of an effort to encourage people of color to get outside. She says that one reason many choose not to enjoy outdoor activities is because, even in Minnesota, they don’t feel safe in doing so. We believe that needs to change.

Inside, you’ll find a full selection of summer reading, including a wonderful photo essay on moths, a tale of how to introduce kids to fishing and a photo feature about why we’re wearing masks. Columnist Chuck Viren shares his secrets for canoe country cooking (Hint: Don’t volunteer to carry his food pack). Julia Prinselaar teaches us about an invasive species that’s good to eat. Gord Ellis tells us how to choose a fishing guide. And Elle Andra-Warner explains why you should hug a tree. Since you shouldn’t be hugging Grandma right now, why not?—Shawn Perich and Amber Pratt

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[LEFT] A chrysalis ready to hatch an adult monarch. | MELANIE LUC [ABOVE] Monarch caterpillars on milkweed leaves. | MELANIE LUC

Melanie Luc: Of milkweed and monarchs THUNDER BAY—The north side home of Melanie Luc and her family is not noticeably different from many a Thunder Bay dwelling-—unless, that is, you happen to visit during the summer and see enclosure after enclosure of chrysalises waiting to hatch into adult monarch butterflies. Seeing a fully-grown butterfly emerge from a chrysalis is a magical experience, but it is also part of a great deal of human assistance by Luc, beginning with the deliberate planting of milkweed in her front and back yards. Every early summer, millions of monarch butterflies migrate northward from Mexico. Thunder Bay is but one of countless stops along the way to feed, breed and for the females, to lay eggs.

“Once the monarchs hatch,” Luc explains, “they go into reproductive mode and lay more eggs, and so it goes.” Luc carefully collects eggs and provides milkweed leaves— the exclusive diet of monarch caterpillars— for the voracious young to feed on as they prepare to become chrysalises.

“From chrysalis to adult monarch takes about two weeks,” she adds. “I bring the eggs inside where they can hatch in safety.”

The monarch is a unique insect in that it is toxic, or at least very irritating to any predator that tries to eat one. Ironically, this is both a blessing and a curse: Though adult monarchs feed off different flowering plants, they have evolved to depend solely for their toxicity on milkweed, a plant threatened by herbicides, urbanization and the cultivation of cash crops. In Mexico, to where the monarchs migrate beginning in late October, the forests of pine and oyamel trees on which the butterflies cluster and winter have been under attack by commercial logging and farming interests. In other words, the butterflies are threatened by habitat destruction on both ends of their journey. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the monarch population has been diminished by some 90 percent since 1990. Extinction is not an impossibility.

For Luc, the monarch is both a choice and a symbol.

“Thirteen years ago, I was going through breast cancer treatments,” she says. At one point, when she was at a very low ebb, she had a profound spiritual experience involv-

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ing butterflies. At a later visit with a friend to a nursery, Luc bought a milkweed plant, which turned out to have monarch eggs on it—and so began Luc’s work with the threatened butterflies.

son, so there is plenty for the caterpillars to eat. By November, Luc’s butterflies have all started their migration to Mexico, an epic journey of thousands of kilometres.

“The chemo(therapy) makes changes in your body,” she reflects. “It’s like I was given a second chance at life, becoming a new me, like these caterpillars become butterflies.”

After the first year as she watched, fascinated, the progress of the insects from egg to mature adult, Luc began bringing the eggs inside to protect the caterpillars from insect predators and to help propagate the butterflies. In that supportive environment, the monarchs thrived, and Luc’s summer became a never-ending chain of work: “(The caterpillars) devour the leaves very quickly, the bigger they get,” she says. “and you cannot let them run out, so it becomes a full-time job, but a worthwhile, rewarding one. I usually have a 90 percent success rate, where out in the wild they only have 10 percent.”

Fortunately, the milkweed plants continue producing leaves right up to the frost sea-

“The early hatchers reproduce,” she says.

“The later ones don’t mature sexually, but save their energy for the migration.”

These late hatchers will live for eight months, while the usual summer life span is three to four weeks.

“Once they have overwintered in Mexico and the daylight increases, then they will start to reproduce,” she says. “They start their migration back to their summer homes, reproducing along the way. I never see the same butterflies return once released. The ones coming north are four generations later.”

Even with all the protection Luc gives her charges, accidents will happen. Two years ago, a female released in Luc’s garden lost most of her wing on one side, and was unable to fly.

Female monarch with her new wings. | MELANIE LUC I did save some wings from a dead butterfly just for this purpose, my daughter and I decided to see if we could help her.”

Some contact cement, baby powder and deft work with a cutting knife, and the young female was able to fly aloft with the aid of the wing of a deceased male.

Luc recognizes that she is part of a small army of monarch helpers, a number of whom live in the Thunder Bay area.

“I haven’t kept track of the numbers that I have raised,” Luc reflects, “but it has steadily gone up in the last 13 years. Last year was a stellar year for everyone that I spoke to, and I alone released over 450.”—Peter Fergus-Moore

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as there are two USFS campsites on Whale Lake at the base of the mountain. An overnight permit would be required to camp on Whale Lake.

The highest point in Minnesota is Eagle Mountain at 2,301 feet, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Minnesota’s lowest point is the shore of Lake Superior at about 600 feet above sea level.

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The hike to the summit is an out-and-back hike which runs 3.5 miles to the summit.

“You will gradually climb for the first 2.5 to 3 miles,” says the U.S. Forest Service “Eagle Mountain/Brule Lake Trails” pamphlet, available at ranger stations and online.

“For the last half mile, the trail is steeper and rocky. Along the flat ridge-top are excellent vistas,” the pamphlet reads.

The official high point is marked by a brass survey disk on the west side of the ridge. As this hike enters into the BWCAW, a free self-issue permit is required and can be found at the trailhead kiosk.

Driving directions: From Highway 61, turn north on Caribou Trail (Cty. Rd. 4) just north of Lutsen. Follow Caribou Trail until it ends at Forest Road 170 and turn right. Follow FR 170 for 3.5 miles to the Eagle Mountain trailhead parking lot.

Things to know: This is a wilderness trail, which means the trail tread will be more rugged and less maintained than other trails.

Most cell phones will not receive a signal inside the BWCAW. Sturdy footwear with good grip and trekking poles recommended. This short hike would also make a great overnight backpacking trip in the BWCAW

SUPERIOR HIKING TRAIL: THE LAKEWALK

This 1.4 mile stretch of the Superior Hiking Trail runs on the beach of Lake Superior through the cobble. “This is the only part of the SHT on Lake Superior except Duluth’s Lakewalk,” in Canal Park, according to the Eighth Edition of the Guide to the Superior Hiking Trail.

“Notice the different surge levels up the beach from storms and winds,” the guide recommends. This stretch of trail also offers good spring birding, bog areas, and crosses rock outcroppings that reach out into Lake Superior.

There is no trailhead at the Lakewalk, so a short hike down to the lake must also be done. The closest trailhead to Lakewalk is the Kadunce River Wayside. Follow the .7mile spur trail up to the Superior Hiking Trail, head right or north along the Kadunce River another 2.5 miles to the western end of the Lakewalk. The hike down to Lake Superior is beautiful, following the gorgeous gorge of the Kadunce River, then passing through birch and fir forests, an expansive field known as “Blueberry Overlook” with epic views of Lake Superior.

Driving directions: From Grand Marais, travel north on Highway 61 nine miles to the Kadunce River Wayside, which is located on the left side of the highway.

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Annie Nelson hikes along the Superior Hiking Trail’s northern Lakewalk, which follows the beach for 1.4 miles. The shore of Lake Superior is the lowest point in the state at about 600 feet above sea level. | ANNIE NELSON to the record high water level of Lake Superior, according to the Superior Hiking Trail Association’s Trail Conditions web page.

Two options exist: Walking in the water until it is possible to get back up on the beach, and the trail association advises caution if attempted; Detour around the flooded area with a short road-walk along Highway 61, which has wide shoulders. There are several unofficial roads that cut back down to the beach that hikers can use to rejoin the trail.

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1 MILE • 1-2 HOURS • EASY SUGARLOAFNORTHSHORE.ORG A little further south in Lake County, the North Shore Stewardship Association offers a 1-mile interpretive trail at its Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center, and about half of the trail runs directly along the shore of Lake Superior.

A portion of Sugarloaf Cove is a State Scientific and Nature Area, in which pets are not allowed. The SNA is marked on the association’s trail guide, which also includes information about the geology, ecology and human history of the cove. In mid-summer, this hike offers summer wildflowers as well as a trip down to the lake across ancient basalt lava flows. The trail map and guide can be found at the association’s website.

Driving directions: From Schroeder, travel 5.5 miles south on Highway 61. The turn off for Sugarloaf Cove will be on the left.

Things to know: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the visitor’s center building is closed until further notice. Parking is free to members, and you can become a member on the association’s website. For all other visitors, there is a $5 parking fee.

Suggested map: The Sugarloaf Cove Trail Guide provided for free on the association’s website.—Annie Nelson

“The trail winds through forest and over 1.1-billion-year-old rocks,” according to the association’s website.

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Vince Ekroot, whose family owned the former Windigo Lodge on the Trail, started guiding at age 12. | SUBMITTED

Vince Ekroot: A job on the water GUNFLINT TRAIL— For some folks in the Northern Wilds, going fishing is all in a day’s work. One of them is Gunflint Trail fishing guide Vince Ekroot, proprietor of Little Vince’s Guide Service.

“Guiding has been my fulltime job since 1987,” he says.

Ekroot, whose family owned the former Windigo Lodge on the Trail, started guiding at age 12 and is now “62 going on 20.” Aside from a four-year stint in the Army and a year teaching high school in Superior, Wisc., he’s lived and fished on the North Shore. Although he used to do construction work in the off season for guiding, he now focuses on fishing. Most of his clients come during the open water months, but he takes out ice anglers as well. The extremities of winter weather make guiding for ice fishing a dicey proposition.

“No one wants to go fishing when it’s 30 below,” Ekroot said. “The fish bite better on nice days, anyway.”

On a typical summer day, Ekroot hits the water at 10 a.m., which allows him some morning prep time. He also finds that stream trout in lakes, his fishing specialty, seem to bite best at midday. He’s willing to stay out until dark, but not many clients choose to do so. While trout fishing is his favorite, he also takes customers for walleyes, smallmouth bass and even bluegills.

Generally, he prefers to fish smaller lakes in the mid-Trail area. Fish of the aforementioned species are abundant, but some, especially walleyes, are less likely to reach trophy sizes than in large lakes like Saganaga. That’s just fine with Ekroot, who tries to provide lots of action so his clients catch plenty of keepers.

“Most of my customers want to take home some fish,” he said.

Fishing pressure is so light on most mid-Trail lakes that he believes the majority of fish die of old age, rather than being caught by anglers. He said catching a limit usually isn’t a problem. He encourages his customers to throw back the biggest ones and keep mid-sized fish, which generally are the best-tasting.

Over the course of his career, Ekroot has seen some changes among visitors to the Gunflint Trail and how they choose to spend their outdoor time. When he was younger, fishing was the primary form of recreation. Today, far fewer visitors go fishing. That said, most of his spring and fall customers are dedicated anglers. During the summer, he often takes out young families, sometimes for their first fishing experience.

“If they pay attention, they’ll learn something,” he said.

However, he also notes that one of the changes he’s noticed over the years is that most of today’s kids have little patience, because they are used to living in a world of instant gratification. He’s also observed today’s adults are less willing to expend some extra effort to get off the beaten path and reach better fishing. Few of his day trip customers are willing to cross one or two portages to reach lakes within the BWCAW. They also prefer to fish from the comfort of a boat rather than a canoe.

Has the fishing changed during the course of his career?

For Ekroot the biggest change has been the expansion of smallmouth bass in Gunflint area lakes, especially his beloved Birch Lake. Hungry bass have eliminated once abundant crayfish and minnow populations that allowed rainbow trout stocked there to grow to trophy sizes. He still catches trout in Birch, but they aren’t as big as they used to be.

While folks hire a guide to take them fishing, years of experience has taught Ekroot that his social skills are as important as his angling ability.

“I get a lot of people and they have different attitudes,” he said. “My job is to entertain them and make sure they have a good time. When we meet, I try to figure out what they want out of their day on the water.”

Apparently, he’s pretty good at meeting his customer’s expectations, because he stays busy and has lots of repeat business. This summer, has been different, he said, because he’s had plenty of business, but few advance bookings.

Given the uncertainty of the times, folks seem less willing to plan ahead. He can be reached at: littlevinces.com.

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Fun signs promote safety “I’m a science writer and get to see a lot of good information on the novel coronavirus,” said Anne Brataas. “What was missing in town was a visual impact about social distancing.”

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She discussed her thoughts with her husband, Charles “Chico” Hathaway, who has a sure hand with a paint brush and a gift for coming up with fun jingles. As the sign idea began to take shape, they talked with their landlord, Gordon Lindquist, who had a supply of wood. He got to work planing signboards. And Hathaway got out his paints.

The project was underway.

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“It was fairly labor-intensive,” Hathaway said. “It took the better part of the day to paint both sides of eight signs.”

They planted the signs on Lindquist’s property on either side of the old Gunflint Trail. The signs were quickly noticed.

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Amanda Swanson driving the Vista Star. Shehas had her captain’s license for 15 years and began with Vista as a deckhand back in 1999. | SUBMITTED

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DULUTH— When you picture a boat captain, what comes to mind? Perhaps a weathered old man with a white beard and a leathery face hardened by the sea? That’s a fair guess. But that’s not what you’ll encounter at the Vista Fleet in Duluth. Captain Amanda Swanson doesn’t have a beard, and at just 5-foot 1-3/4 inches tall, she often gets overlooked as she stands at the stern of the Vista Star to greet passengers.

In fact, she’s often peppered with backhanded questions, like, “Who is our captain today?” or “Is this your first time driving the boat?” The diminutive captain has heard it all, but she shrugs it off. She has had her captain’s license for 15 years and began with Vista as a deckhand back in 1999.

Fresh out of high school in ‘99, Swanson was looking for a summer job and had connections at Vista, although prior to that, she wasn’t really into boats. But my, how things have changed!

“I quickly fell in love with the lake, the history of the Twin Ports, the people that I worked with and the ships,” Swanson said.

“We’re all big boat nerds.”

Swanson worked for six seasons as a deckhand at the Vista Fleet, with no real ambition of advancing her maritime career.

That all changed the day she docked the Vista Star.

“As a deckhand, we would get a lot of wheel time on the boats,” she recalled. “In 2004, I got an opportunity to dock the Vista Star under the guidance of the captain.

Once the lines were secured, I knew what I wanted to do next.”

In 2005, she got her captain’s license and began piloting the 78-foot Vista King.

“Driving a large boat on Lake Superior is rewarding,” Swanson said. “Breaking down the gender stereotype and proving that women are just as capable of being boat

captains as men is something I am incredibly proud to be a part of.”

Her small stature doesn’t help garner respect. In fact, she needed a stool while operating the Vista King.

“When I first started driving the Vista King, everything was going really well, but I was struggling with docking,” Swanson said.

“I couldn’t see the dock very well out the windows of the pilothouse. We had this wooden stool that was used as a step for passengers at the Barker’s Island dock. One of the captains suggested that I use it and sure enough, that next docking was perfect! So, we named it ‘Amanda’s Little Helper’ and I used it every day on the Vista King. I no longer need the stool for the Vista Star, but I keep it in the pilothouse so the kids can see out the windows when they get behind the wheel.”

Over the years, Swanson has seen a lot of passengers and a lot of crazy days on Lake Superior. Fog, inclement weather and northeast winds roaring right through the Lift Bridge make her job extra challenging. But when asked about memorable experiences over the years, it was the crew that came to mind.

“I could tell you a hundred Vista stories, but at the end of the day, it’s the relationships I’ve developed with the crew members over the years that mean the most to me.

This year, Vista Fleet will be open for public cruises, but operating at a limited capacity, in addition to hosting a number of private cruises. Captain Amanda will be at the helm when needed this season, but her primary focus will be behind the scenes coordinating the safety training and drills for the crew.

So if you’re boarding a big boat and being welcomed by a little woman, don’t assume she’s a deckhand or a novice. Captain Amanda has it under control!—Joe Shead

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GRAND MARAIS— With a christening toast of sparkling grape juice, the U.S. Border Patrol launched a 27-foot, full cabin SAFE boat in Grand Marais Harbor May 28. Operated by a crew of three, the boat will be located in Grand Marais for the duration of the summer. Identified by a number, rather than a name, the boat is dedicated to Patrol Inspector Lobdell, who was shot and killed instantly on the night of December 25, 1928, near Roseau, Minnesota. It is the first time the Border Patrol has stationed a boat here since 2005.

The boat will patrol from Grand Marais to the border, as well as along the border to Isle Royale. The main purpose of its mission is to ensure terrorists or weapons of terror do not enter the U.S. by way of Lake Superior. They will also funnel boaters entering from Canada through a port of entry.

Boaters may also check in with their phone by using the ROAM app, which is available free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

The Border Patrol also has a boat stationed at Sault, Ste. Marie, Mich. Ed Fowler, patrol agent in charge at Grand Marais, says while Isle Royale is actually the responsibility of Soo station, (Grand Marais is in the Border Patrol’s Grand Forks Sector and Michigan waters, including the island, are in the Detroit Sector), there is an agreement between the sectors to allow the Grand Marais boat to patrol there. The new craft has some first responder capabilities and can respond to vessels in distress. The boat can assist the Coast Guard with rescue operations, as well.

Fowler said that while border enforcement has been enhanced by technology in recent years, there is still a reason to have a physical presence on the water.

“The presence of the boat makes lawless people think twice,” he said. “And it encourages law-abiding people to report to a port of entry.”—Shawn Perich

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Inspectors educate boaters, protect lakes GRAND MARAIS— When you are launching a boat in Lake Superior or an inland lake, you may encounter a friendly individual who saunters over to ask a few questions about your boat and trailer. Actually, that friendly individual is interested in what may be hitching a ride on your rig—aquatic invasive species such as spiny water fleas, zebra mussels or rusty crayfish. The hope is to prevent these stowaways from entering waters where they are presently not found.

Amanda Weberg, Aquatic Invasive Species coordinator with the Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District, says there are three inspectors in Cook County and three in Lake County this summer. They move around to various public launch sites.

In past years, there were also volunteer inspectors from various lake associations, but that portion of the program is on hold due to Covid-19 concerns.

Aquatic invasive species may be found in livewells or bilge water, which is why Clean, Drain and Dry is the program’s slogan. Inspectors check to make sure drain plugs have been removed and livewells emptied of water before a boat enters or after it leaves a lake. They may look for bits of aquatic vegetation stuck to boats or trailers or even zebra mussels attached to boats. If they find something, they can verbally deny access or notify appropriate authorities. The main goal of watercraft inspections is to change boater’s behavior to do the prevention methods even when an inspector is not at the landing.

On the North Shore, actually discovering a hitchhiking invasive is rare, but inspectors can have a friendly conversation about the risks they pose to local waters. They can also inform boaters about the free boat wash service available at Rockwood Lodge on the Gunflint Trail. And the inspectors have been having lots of conversations.

“The first three weeks of the season were a lot busier at the landings than previous years,” Weberg said. “Everyone has been compliant and very positive about the inspections.”

While the North Shore has been largely spared from introductions of aquatic invasive species, a number of species have been documented in Lake Superior. They are mainly found in the big lake’s warmer bays and estuaries, rather than the cold waters of the North Shore. One exception is the spiny water flea, which has been discovered in some Cook County lakes. Another invader found in a few Cook County lakes is the rusty crayfish, which can become overwhelmingly abundant.

Weberg believes the inspections program, which has been in place since 2016, is working to slow the spread of aquatic invasive species. The conversations boaters have with inspectors raise their awareness and encourage them to take the steps necessary to rid their watercraft of unwanted aquatic hitchhikers.

“People don’t want to see these things spread in our lakes,” said Cook County in-

Leroy Johnson is one of three inspectors in Cook County this summer. | SUBMITTED spector Leroy Johnson. “I tell them the lakes up here are clean and we’d like to keep them that way for our kids and grandchildren.”

Overall, less than eight percent of Minnesota’s 11,000 lakes are infested with aquatic invasive species. Discoveries of new infesta-

tions and new species have slowed in recent years, likely due to statewide preventive efforts such as boater education, watercraft inspections and watercraft decontamination sites. The local effort is funded by state aid distributed to counties.—Shawn Perich

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Points North Welcome wants the outdoors welcome all By Shawn Perich

On July 4, Crystal Gail Welcome of Grand Rapids, Minn. will begin a 300-mile thru-hike of the Superior Hiking Trail. Before embarking on her adventure, Welcome felt compelled to notify local law enforcement that she would be on the trail. While most hikers might consider this an unusual step to take, for Welcome, it’s a wise precaution. She is Black.

A portion of her letter to local law enforcement reads: “I understand that there is a great deal of racial tension in the U.S. I am aware that as a Black solo hiker, I might face adversity and possible prejudice on the trail—however, I do not anticipate threats or violence, and I’d ask that if needed you’d intervene promptly…

“Sadly, we live in a time where such a letter needs to be written in advance. I have attached a photo of myself in hiking gear and ask that if I am seen on the trail that you DO NOT shoot me. Aside from backpacking gear, I will be carrying the following items: bear spray, a pocket-knife, and hiking poles. None of these items are ‘weapons.’”

Welcome is making the thru-hike as a fundraiser for People of the Global Majority in the Outdoors, Nature and the Environment (PGM ONE), an organization that “envisions a world that centers, values, uplifts, and empowers those who are most impacted by environmental harm and climate change—and in particular black, indigenous, and people of color/of the global majority—to lead the way toward environmental justice and collective liberation.”

Crystal Gail Welcome is planning to thru-hike the Superior Hiking Trail in July to encourage people of color to enjoy the outdoors. | SUBMITTED She also wants to encourage more people of color to enjoy the outdoors.

This is no small task. For years, outdoor advocates, who are predominately white, have struggled to find ways to make outdoor activities inclusive of people of color.

It is fair to say most of their efforts have had limited success. Welcome suggests

one reason is that people of color historically haven’t considered the outdoors a safe place. For Blacks, the dangerous paths escaped slaves followed along the Underground Railroad and the lonely locations of lynching were outdoors.

Welcome wants to change the perception that the outdoors are unsafe through example.

“In order to get more people of color outdoors, they need to see more people of color outdoors,” she said. “We need to rebuild our connection to Nature.”

While living in Georgia before moving to Minnesota to accept an internship a year ago, she led youth trips for kayaking, stand up paddleboards, backpacking and camping.

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“When they saw someone like them do it, then they knew they could do it, too,” Welcome said.

Her own path to an outdoor lifestyle began with an illness. Welcome suffers from a rare brain disease that required her to get a neurological implant. Doctors told her she’d live with constant pain. She decided to make the most of her life and took up running.

“I met some people who were not so nice,” she said.

Even in northern Minnesota, she’s had run ins with people who seemed suspicious of her just because she was Black. While

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Welcome thinks she can walk the entire Superior Hiking Trail in two weeks, but she is allowing three weeks for her adventure. She intends to walk alone, but may be joined by others for portions of the hike. She will blog and write about her hike afterward.

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As she mentioned in her letter to local law enforcement, Welcome doesn’t anticipate any negative or threatening encounters on the North Shore. She is concerned that portions of the Superior Hiking Trail pass through private property and that a landowner might be surprised to see a Black person on their land. She mentioned the recent incident in New York’s Central Park where a woman called the police on Minnesota's a Black birdwatcher when he asked Premiere her to leash her dog, as required byHiking park rules.

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visiting a park not far from her home with two of her dogs, she was approached by a woman who asked what she was doing there. Unsatisfied with Welcome’s answer that she was just enjoying herself, the woman made a phone call. Shortly afterward, Welcome noticed there were cars circling the park, apparently to keep an eye on her.

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Aleksi Kahkonen enjoys a day in the boat. | ERIC KAHKONEN

When I close my eyes I can instantly teleport myself to being a kid in the outdoors.

I can picture my red and white bobber bouncing up and down feverishly, or feel earthworms wriggle through my fingers as I collected them in my Dad’s tobacco can.

Those sights sounds and experiences will always be in my memory, and I wouldn’t have traded my childhood for anything.

I thought digging worms for an evening’s fishing or walking the autumn woods with my Dad looking for ruffed grouse were just normal activities. Looking back, it was a true gift that my family gave to me. The experiences I had, have carried through right into my adult life, gaining momentum with each passing day.

I have set out to introduce and addict my own children to the outdoors. With time spent outdoors becoming less and less of a reality for the average kid I wanted a different life for my children.

My wife Erin and I grew up in outdoor families and there was no conceivable option for how we would raise our kids. Don’t get me wrong, the iPad is a strong draw for even our kids, but we have set out to give them some alternative distractions that will provide them entertainment long into the future.

Our kids are the ones that dig for

worms and ride along on the snow machine dog sled. Who would have thought that a decade into our journey, that I have probably learned more than I have instructed and gained a tremendous appreciation for how kids approach life.

Before fatherhood came along, I had been a fairly active outdoorsy guy, fishing regularly, annual moose hunts, and even years of fur trapping. The first few years as a Dad made these regular activities somewhat of a faint memory. I was becoming more accustomed to diaper bags than tackle bags.

My plans for having kids and an active sporting lifestyle seemed overly ambitious and kind of simplistic. I don’t care what anyone tells you, there are times that it is just downright impossible to balance modern family life, work and getting into the outdoors regularly, without some aspect suffering. My initial plan was to turn my young son Mikka into a fishing monster.

I pictured him catching fish as a toddler and him deriving immense amounts of amusement from the activity, and before long it would be common place. Then all other pieces would fall into place for regular family trips on the water throughout Northwestern Ontario.

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Step One: Training a Fisherman My first shrewd step was to purchase a batman fishing rod for him. I am pretty sure he was still in diapers when this happened. I thought it would add that bit of little kid “bling bling” that would make it even more fun for him to use. Time for a reality check. I quickly realized this at the dock, his fun simply came from throwing tackle into the lake and watching it go “Kerplunk.” The look on Daddy’s face made it even better; veins would appear in my forehead and it seemed priceless to him. I didn’t see this coming. Time to rethink this plan. Patience would be required. I had to back off and just enjoy being a dad, gradually working at this introduction to the finer points of angling.

Our little family regularly takes part in our outdoor heritage, and would like to share some of the lessons learned so that others can successfully introduce their kids to a way of life that unfortunately is becoming rarer.

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Don’t push your luck. If your kids are cold, tired or bored, go back to the dock. They won’t even want to get in the boat next time if you wait.

If you do it right they will drag you out the door in the future. Ten minutes is better than nothing. Don’t forget the sunscreen and warm clothes because the kids certainly won’t remember and it can really save a trip.

Step Two: Hunting 101 When Mikka was a toddler I decided to try grouse hunting. After all, I am just talking about some trail walking on some gentle terrain with my kid. How bad can that be? Subsequently, I have renamed that activity “carrying a screaming child through the forest, while grouse fly away from you.”

Apparently if there are leaves on the ground, it can prevent a child’s legs from working. He actually explained this to me as we stood in the woods. How can you argue with that? Through the years, this eventually morphs into walking with a child while he talks the entire time. “Dad that partridge flew because you were walking too loud!” Mikka constructively criticized my hunting efforts as we stumbled along a brush lined trail in search of birds.

He failed to see any irony in his statement as he had just finished a half hour story on Spiderman, while being repeatedly told to whisper quietly if at all.

It was rare that he did not have fun, unless of course, I ruined it by being impatient with what is going on. I had to embrace the little perks when they happened, like seeing how excited he was by the notion that a deer may be just around the next trail bend.

I have learned to adjust my expectations and enjoy the gradual improvements.

I started to place more emphasis on just being outside and trying to show him stuff that I thought was neat, such as animal tracks. If we were putting game in the freezer it was a bonus. I found myself walking a tight rope of making it fun for him and fun for me. As years went by I found that our progress was exponential in growth. We could stay out in the boat longer before needing to come home, or walk a little bit further in the woods than we did last year. The battles changed from fishing rods going over board to wanting a new fishing lure tied on every five minutes.

Eventually we caught some smallmouth, and grouse were shot, trips started to show the results that sportsman normally measure an outing by. I made little adjustments, like bringing requested ear muffs with us so the shotgun wouldn’t be so loud, and found the little treats that would make the days lunch seem so special even months later.

When Mikka was almost four, our family grew with the addition of our youngest son Aleksi and by that time we were starting to gain some momentum on this

Mikka Kahkonen with his replica shotgun and a grouse. | ERIC KAHKONEN outdoor life. It has become a regular practice to go on family fishing trips, or trapping with Daddy; no alternative has existed for Aleksi. Both boys would see when I became excited by something and it fed their own excitement. Daddy was starting to figure it out, not the other way around.

I plan most outings around what they can do and no more. My wife Erin and I really try to make it fun, but still try to get across what we are actually trying to do.

It has become a regular practice on weekend mornings during hunting season to find the back seat of my crew cab packed full of boys and their toys. Packsacks would be stuffed full of plastic binoculars and walkie talkies, and their hunting vest pockets full of spent shotgun shells. It has become second nature to help with deer butchering and to bring minnow traps into brush-lined creeks in pursuit of bait. The kids now prod me to get outside when laziness starts to raise its ugly head, urging me to build brush shelters and asking to go fishing this weekend.

The benefit of kids getting involved in fishing and hunting are obvious. Kids get exercise, generally have a much better appreciation for where their dinner comes from and gratitude for all of the natural world. Many of us forget about the little things that we encounter during a day in the field: the smell of the autumn woods or the flittering sound of a bat whizzing over your hat while you sit in the boat on a July evening. My kids get to experience all of that and I am thrilled to introduce them to it. The sight of them catching fish has become almost more exciting for me than catching one myself.

Recently, I’ve found myself in more of a fishing guide role. I bring my kids out on the ice, drill the holes, set up the lines and watch my clients catch all of the fish. Then I proceed to clean their catch. I don’t mind at all; it comes with immense satisfaction to listen to a 6-year old-explain why his one specific ice hole is where all of the fish are located and how he uses his special technique and a lucky rod for finicky March walleye.

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Be flexible. If my son wants to fish in a different spot, I consider it. After all, I would rather be fishing in another spot than not fishing at all, and it makes them feel involved in the decisions. If I don’t want to move I try to explain why; it is about learning. I am sure my questions drove my Grandpa nuts.

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Show a lot of excitement for what is at hand, whether it is a deer scrape or smallmouth bass. Kids feed off of your excitement. It doesn’t matter how big a fish is or how long a cast was. Kids want to feel like they are successful. Leave the trash talk for your buddies who “catch only small fish.”

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Take lots of pictures. My kids love to highjack my cell phone so they can show people their fish pics.

Besides, everyone needs a picture of their kids with dew worm mustaches.

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Bring lots of snacks. We have special snacks that only happen during hunting and fishing trips. These special treats can lift spirits when there is a lull in the action and it adds to the overall experience.

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Find distractions at hand. I have a friend that actually brings two separate minnow pails. He gets his young kids to transfer the minnows from one pail to the other and then suggests they need to go back now. My sons have both spent time as official “Minnow Boy” which gave them the important duty of wrangling bait from the bucket and delivering it to whoever urgently needs it: this mission is absolutely critical.

While hunting, Aleksi loves to play with my buck grunt tube. After 10 minutes of listening to deer music it becomes a little tiring, but he is little and it amuses him. Then I get the opportunity to show him how Dad claims it should be used.

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Fishing and hunting are not the goals. Being outside and enjoying it are the goals. It can be hard, but try not to get annoyed if they would prefer to put the rod down and just look in the live well or go swimming at the nearby beach.

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Save the tough trips for the adults or when they are older than 10. Long walks and frigid temperatures test the mettle of just about anyone. If you don’t want them to have any interest this is a good way to encourage that. This goes for long truck rides, too.

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I have made a point of getting my kids some of their own equipment. My boys each have their own tackle boxes, they are slowly learning to look after it themselves and it gives them a sense of ownership.

Nothing fancy. Surprise, surprise, little kids treat stuff poorly. My Grandpa gave me a reclaimed spincast rod that I am pretty sure he found at the local dump, but it was mine and it worked.

There is plenty of time for expensive casting rods and pro series gear. This also keeps me from going nuts when I see the attention a typical young kid can pay to its care. I even made Mikka his own sized-down replica of my shotgun. I simply shaped and stained a piece of 2x4 and added a copper pipe barrel. Some gullible people on Facebook have even questioned our sanity for giving our 4-year-old a real gun. But he carried it regularly on our hunting trips, and I have made several for our nieces and nephews.

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Kids are all about adventure and make-believe. Grouse hunting can easily turn into the pursuit of dangerous grizzly bears; no need to bring reality into it. Besides, how many times can you say that you have checked a trap line with a Jedi carrying a plastic lightsaber?

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Blinded Sphinx Moth (Paonias excaecata).

Wingspan: 2.2 to 3.75 inches (5.5 to 9.5 cm).

Adults do not feed. Caterpillars feed on many broad-leafed woody plants

Wavy-lined Emerald (Synchlora aerata).

Wingspan: 0.5 to 1 inch (1.3 to 2.4 cm). This is a beautiful green moth with white lines across its wings. Its caterpillar feeds on a wide variety of plants and has an unusual way to camouflage itself. It uses silk to stick plant fragments to its body, so it resembles the plant it is eating.

Polyphemus Moth ( Antheraea polyphemus).

Wingspan: 4 to 5.9 inches (10 to 15 cm). Adults have no mouth parts and cannot feed, but they mate almost immediately, lay eggs, and then die.

Caterpillars feed on birch, willow, maple and oak.

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[ABOVE] Luna Moth ( Actias luna). Wingspan: 3

to 4.1 inches (7.5 to 10.5 cm). With its hind wings extending out to form long tails, the Luna Moth presents an easily recognized shape. Adults do not feed, but in our area, caterpillars mostly eat birch leaves.

[RIGHT] Snowberry Clearwing (Hemaris diffinis).

Wingspan: 1.25 to 2 inches (3.2 to 5 cm). It is also known as “Bumblebee Moth” because it resembles a bee. Caterpillars feed on snowberry, dogbane and honeysuckle. Unlike most moths, it flies during the day, feeding on nectar from various flowers. In this photo it is feeding on lilac blossoms.

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St. Lawrence Tiger Moth (Platarctia parthenos). Wingspan: 2 to 2.5 inches (5 to 6.5 cm). It’s unknown if the adults feed or not, but the caterpillars feed on leaves of alder, aspen, birch and willow. I’ve seen the hind wing described both as black with yellow stripes and yellow with black stripes.

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e love seeing butterflies because they are so colorful. They are also accessible because they fly during the day. Our attitude toward moths, however, is quite different. We think of moths as small, drab, uninteresting insects, and many of them are. But there are also a lot of spectacular moths, and we don’t get to see them because most of them fly at night. Worldwide, moths outnumber butterflies by almost 10 to one. A quick internet search brought me to the Smithsonian website where I found that there are some 160,000 species of moths in the world, compared to 17,500 species of butterflies.

In summer, I often leave our porch light on for a few hours after dark to see if I can attract and photograph these beautiful insects.

Here are some of the most interesting moths that I have seen.

Big Poplar Sphinx Moth (Pachysphinx modesta).

Wingspan: 3 to 4.75 inches (7.6 to 12 cm). Adults do not feed. Caterpillars feed on leaves of poplar, aspen, cottonwood and willow.

One-eyed Sphinx (Smerinthus cerisyi). Wingspan: 2.4 to 3.7 inches (6.2 to 9 cm). Adults do not feed.

Caterpillars feed on willow and poplar.

Isabella Tiger Moth (Woolybear caterpillar), (Pyrrharctia isabella). One of the most well-known caterpillars is the Woolybear which becomes the Isabella Tiger Moth. Contrary to popular folklore, the amount of red on the Woolybear does not indicate the severity of the coming winter. The caterpillar starts out mostly black and becomes redder as it ages, so the amount of red only indicates how old it is. The Woolybear eats many different plants. It overwinters as a caterpillar and can freeze solid but still be living when it thaws out in the spring. The wingspan of the moth is 1.8 to 2.6 inches (4.5 to 6.5 cm).

Great Tiger Moth ( Arctia caja). Wingspan: 1.8 to 2.6 inches (4.5 to 6.5 cm). This moth prefers cold climates, so it is found in northern areas all around the world. The body of the moth contains toxins, so birds and bats learn to recognize this insect and avoid it. Adults eat nectar from a variety of flowers and caterpillars eat leaves from many different plants.

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By Breana Roy

A Northern Summer

With winter lasting many months, northlanders know summer is to be cherished. From blueberry picking and hiking, to Boundary Waters excursions, fishing, and picnics on the beach, there’s always something to do. So, be sure to make the most of it while it lasts.

Lusten resident Anna Hess is a multi-media painter that creates fun and playful pieces with acrylics and oils. This acrylic piece is titled “Gert’s Garden Bounty.” | ANNA HESS Living in Thunder Bay, Angela Benedict is a self-taught Ojibwe artist of various mediums from Sheshegwaning First Nation. This giclee canvas piece is titled “Delicate Dancers.” | ANGELA BENEDICT

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Jamey Ritter of Bemused Posters is a photographer, graphic designer and illustrator from Washburn, Wisc. This art deco inspired travel poster is appropriately titled “Loons.” | JAMEY RITTER

Gerry Simpson and an example of his earlier artwork. | PETER FERGUS-MOORE

The artists and the moving pictures CREATIVE SPACE: By Peter Fergus-Moore Centuries ago, people admired beautifully rendered images of life. But these were static. Wouldn’t it be wonderful, they thought, if these images could move as in real life? Out of this question, motion pictures emerged, and later, animation.

Fast forward to a teen-aged, Geraldton, Ontario-born Gerry Simpson, landing in Ottawa, Ontario, in the 1960s. He had had no plan beyond just getting there.

“I heard about Crawley Films,” he says, “and got a job with them.” Fortunately, the artistically-inclined Simpson had an impressive portfolio of work done while he was a student at Selkirk High School in Thunder Bay. “I was hired as a tracer, then progressed to (being) a tracer and fill-in cartoonist tracer, working directly under the main cartoonist,” he says. This involved the agonizing, painstaking work of creating many series of drawings (frames) that would result in a moving image.

“One second of a continuous motion required 24-30 frames per second of drawings,” he adds, while the finished cartoon would involve thousands of such images, known in the trade as cels.

The animation cartoonist would draw the first three frames and the last three frames of a given movement sequence. Simpson and his tracer colleagues would then draw the intermediate dozens of frames on a round, rotating, transparent glass-topped drawing table, lit from underneath.

“We wore white dinner gloves to keep from transferring sweat or oils from our hands to the cels,” he remembers. “We needed accuracy, absolute pen and ink pressure and thorough consistency to complete the animation action drawings.”

Once completed, these series of cels were photographed one by one onto motion picture film. The developed film would then be projected onto a screen in the same way as live-action film, creating much the same illusion of movement.

Simpson and thousands of animators like him benefited from the willingness of our brains and eyes to be fooled by beta movement. This is the optical illusion created by rapid changes in adjacent images interpreted by our brains as a sequence of movement. The rapid changes are the result of each frame of a film moving quickly through a projector. The illusion can be as simple as, say, a dot made to “move”

from one part of an image to another, all the way to eye-popping scenarios of entire worlds and living beings in a dizzyingly complex ballet of movement. Think of Fantasia, by Walt Disney Studios, and you see what old-school hand-drawn animation could accomplish. There is even a variation on animation known as “rotoscope,” in which animators drew over live action films frame by frame. Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is an example.

During his stint at Crawley Films, Simpson worked on home-grown animations, as well as for Disney Studios and on Hanna-Barbara creations such as Yogi Bear and the Flintstones. Like most workers in the labour-intensive field of animation, he worked painstakingly for long hours, but was paid so poorly that he had to give the job up after four-and-a-half months as he couldn’t make ends meet. Though he has not mentioned this matter himself, at the time none of the animation labourers received credit for their work—only the top brass, such as director, writer and creator of the musical accompaniment.

Nowadays, two major changes have come to the animation industry. The most obvious is Computer-Generated Imagery,

or CGI. Where animators once would draw by hand, they now create images with computer software, eliminating many in-between stages such as tracing on cels. However, the same process needed to create any animation, that is, drawing frames, still requires many thousands of images created and modified over a considerable period of time by an army of animators. And nowadays, if you watch the closing credits of animated films, you will see most if not all animators named. Animation is still a very labour-intensive field.

After his stint at Crawley, Simpson moved on to Montreal, Quebec, to work in advertising. Luckily, Simpson sufficiently impressed his employer at Foster Advertising, Ron Sharpless, to sponsor his attending the Ontario Arts College with the guarantee of a job on completion of the degree.

Years afterwards, armed with a Fine Arts, Art History and English degree from Minneapolis School of Fine Arts, Simpson was contacted by his old high school principal in Thunder Bay to return there to teach art.

He retired as a respected teacher after 30 years, a far cry from being the young, overlooked animation artist in the 1960s.

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Thorne is a blues guitarist who focuses on fingerstyle playing. Without a pick, he’s able to perform intricate melodies, clear basslines and outline chords at the same time.

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“I was really heavily influenced by 20’s and 30’s guys, but especially Blind Blake and Lonnie Johnson,” says Thorne. “I really kind of like that kind of more uptown style as opposed to that one-chord delta stuff. I like that stuff, too, but I really was drawn to that Piedmont style.”

Piedmont is a type of blues which Thorne plays regularly at his shows. It comes from the Mid-Atlantic area, born out of ragtime rhythms in the early 20th century.

He has had a lifetime to study the history of American blues, as he discovered it at a young age in his home state of Massachusetts.

“One of my buddies, his brother was older and he had gone off to college and had come home a blues DJ in the early 70s,” says Thorne. “And turned us on to it when we were 12 and 13 years old. I just dug it, you know? It just resonated with me. Still does; it’s got the groove.”

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Thorne continued to build his skills in the West Bank area of Minneapolis, playing at places like the Riverside Cafe. He says even then he wasn’t trying to make a name for himself, he just wanted to improve.

“I was just trying to learn how to play, and then got good enough at it that you go to an open stage or something like that. Then all of a sudden, you either are too scared to do it or you go ‘Wow, that was really fun’. I liked the fear.”

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But a long history of playing several nights a week for many years at various Cook County venues would beg to differ, especially since Thorne lives in Lake County, meaning he’ll drive more than an hour one way just to play a gig. In fact, it might make him one of the region’s most dedicated players.

“I’m just a guy that wants to play guitar. I’m not out there trying to make a name or make any money,” says Thorne, 62. “I came up here just to live out in the woods and be a brush hippie.”

Embracing that fear paid off, as now Thorne performs with an expansive mix of blues standards and originals.

Though mostly a solo artist, he’ll sometimes play with special guests like harmonica whiz Jim Elverhoy of Lutsen. Thorne says despite spending so much time with guitar, the key to his music is the vocals.

“When I’m having my best nights, I’m letting my voice really rule how I’m going to play. I focus on the guitar practicing at home. And when I’m on a gig I realize that it’s really all about the singing.”

Thorne will often go off on extended solos or medley several songs together as he plays, a habit which he attributes to his love of the Grateful Dead. He says that what may look like fully off the cuff playing does have a structure to it.

“It’s like semi-improvisational,” says Thorne. “You’ve got this kind of bag of tricks that you can pull from, and all this stuff, and you don’t know what’s going to come up next, but you’re in a ballpark. You’re not going to leave the park.”

Thorne says that above all else, he plays for the fun of it. And though he says he may be easing back on gigs, especially in a time of pandemic, you can still find him three times a month at the North Shore Winery in Lutsen for their Thursday date nights.

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Popular Minneapolis artist Adam Turman creates illustrations. His bold style offers colorful takes on beloved landmarks and the great outdoors. His work can be found throughout the Midwest, including shops along the North Shore. He recently created this five-color screenprint, titled “MN Wildlife,” celebrating all of his favorite Minnesota animals.

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for SUP board yoga. The National Guard Band will also be performing in Harbor Park over the weekend. More info can be found online at: stoneharborws.com.

Every Thursday and Sunday Starting June 28, the North Shore Winery in Lutsen is holding Weekend Wine Down, featuring live music outdoors from 3-6 p.m. every Sunday through August. Musicians include Ben Suchy, Pushing Chain with Boyd Blomberg and Adam Moe, and more.

There will also be Date Night at the Winery with live music from Gordon Thorne and Friends (Eric Frost on July 16), held from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday. Enjoy fabulous views of Lake Superior while sipping wine or cider with friends and loved ones.

For more info, visit: northshorewinery.us.

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July 1, Wednesday In response to Covid-19, Thunder Bay’s Canada Day celebrations will be held virtually this year. On July 1, there will be a municipal NHL20 online tournament, a decorate your own Canada Day themed cupcakes tutorial, as well as a Canadian pizza cooking demonstration, and performances by the Thunder Bay World Dance Collective, Martin Blanchet Jazz Quintet, Jean-Paul De Roover, and Almost ABBA. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. For more info, visit: thunderbay. ca/canadaday.

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July 4, Saturday The Fourth of July—a time for rock skipping, swimming, agate hunting, long hikes, fireworks and time with the family. Unfortunately, Cook County’s usual celebration in Tofte cannot happen this year. Due to the pandemic, there will be no Tofte Trek 10k Trail Run, parade, beer garden, bingo, food vendors, craft fair, spaghetti dinner at Zoar, fireworks, or live music. Also cancelled are the fireworks display in Grand Portage. However, the fireworks display in Grand Marais will still be happening; held at 10 p.m. over the Grand Marais Harbor. For more info

p.m. and the Watercraft Building from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Facemasks will be mandatory to enter any building (if you do not have a facemask, one will be provided for a donation fee), and each visitor must use hand sanitizer before entering. There will be a limit to the amount of people allowed in the buildings at one time (two family groups, each family being 6 or less). For more info, visit: chikwauk.com.

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July 10, Friday The Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center, located on the Gunflint Trail, will open its doors on July 10.

Hours will be the same as in the past: the Museum will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., the Nature Center from 11 a.m.-4

July 17-19 Organized by Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply, the North Shore Water Festival in Grand Marais will have experts on-hand offering touring kayak and canoe demonstrations, and stand-up paddle board (SUP) demo activities in the harbor, including SUP yoga. Be sure to also check out what new water and outdoor gear is available this year. Most activities are free to the public and only require signing a waiver and/or registering in advance

July 17-Aug. 28 Duluth’s annual Movies in the Park will take on a new look this summer: Drive-in style! Movies in the Park(ing) Lot, presented by Carlson Orthodontics, is scheduled to kick off on July 17 at 9 p.m. in the DECC parking lot. Cars will be spaced to allow for social distancing, attendees will be asked to remain in their vehicles and concession orders will be delivered car-side. Movies will be shown every Friday night from July 27 to August 28. The first of the season is the new Dolittle movie, starring Robert Downey Jr. Movies are family-friendly (some rated PG-13) and cost is $10 per car. For the full movie lineup or more info, visit: downtownduluth.com.

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July 25, Saturday The 11th Annual North Coast Car Show in Washburn, Wisc. is a go this year. The car show is one of only four in the state of Wisconsin. It will take place Saturday, July 25 from 8 a.m. to noon. This annual event hosts over 100 cars and live music will be played on the street from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. by The Whitecaps. Cars will be distanced for health and safety. Registration begins at 8 a.m. For more information, follow the Cars Shows Facebook page: facebook. com/nccarshow.

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The North Shore Dish DIY Campfire Meals By Chuck Viren

The scene has played out so frequently in the Northland that it evokes fond memories for most of us. The sun slides toward the western horizon as the campfire crackles and pops. Something tantalizing sizzles in a skillet, perhaps fresh-caught walleye or trout fillets. You and your companions are spaced around the fire ring on logs or rocks, occasionally moving to evade the shifting smoke. Perhaps your canoe rests on the rocky shoreline, awaiting an after-dinner tour of the calming lake.

Many who camp in remote areas use pre-packaged meals that can be purchased at their favorite outdoor store or online.

These compact, light-weight meals are quite good. I use them frequently on backpacking trips where weight and ease of use is a primary consideration. For canoe camping, though, I generally prefer to outfit myself from grocery stores. On the lakes, I value fresh food over considerations of weight.

At the beginning of my trip, I may strain under the weight of the food pack, but I very much enjoy my mealtimes.

When I plan a trip, I have different strategies for breakfast, lunch and dinner. For breakfast I generally focus on foods that can be prepared relatively quickly yet are substantial enough to sustain me through the morning hours when I hope to put many miles behind me. For lunch I mostly have a variety of foods to nosh on, and for dinner I like to feature fresh root vegetables whenever possible.

Why root vegetables? Though they are heavy, they keep for a long time. Carrots, onions and rutabagas can last a couple of weeks if properly cared for. I like to bring cabbage, celery and garlic as well. My wife Kathy makes a variation of the Japanese dish, Kimpira, that is always a hit after a long paddle. The ingredients, carrots, onions, rutabaga and maybe parsnips, are cut into matchstick shaped strips and sautéed in oil, first at a high heat for about five minutes, then at a lower heat for up to 20 minutes; add soy or tamari sauce to taste near the end.

Another popular dish a few days into the trip is burritos. For this I use dried refried beans, available in bulk at your local coop and reconstituted easily, tortillas, salsa (which can be stored in a Nalgene bottle), cheese, which should keep for up to three days, and chopped cabbage instead of lettuce or cilantro.

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Mike Bartz, owner of Border Lakes Tour and Guide Service in Grand Marais, prepares a campfire meal. | MIKE BARTZ We also bring a variety of pastas, easy to cook rice, and cous-cous. Spaghetti sauce can be stored in Nalgene bottles as well.

Tuna makes a handy protein that can be added to the sauce—be sure to buy tuna in foil bags and not tins. Bring some Parmesan cheese along—it is very hard cheese, and the harder the cheese, the longer it will last without spoiling. It is easy to experiment with other pasta dishes. Try stir-frying some vegetables with garlic and onion and adding that to your favorite pasta, then melt in some cheese.

Another delicious dinner option is to slice potatoes or other root vegetables, onions, garlic, and if early enough on your trip, your protein of choice, then wrap it all in tin foil and place it in the coals of your fire. Do this only when the fire has burned down to coals. Let it go for 20 minutes to a half hour.

I always hope for at least one meal of fish. Personally, I like to pan-fry my fillets over relatively low heat, without batter, in olive oil and seasoned with salt, pepper and paprika. For those who like a more traditional fish fry, there are plenty of easy options. I often bring extra pancake mix and season it with salt and pepper then coat the fillets while slightly wet. There is a popular product named Shore Lunch that works well, and many people like to bring along Panko for their fish fry. There is little more satisfying than fish so fresh it curls

up when it hits the hot pan. I bring along a side of rice, rice and beans, or cous-cous to accompany my fish. The above mentioned Kimpira also pairs well with fish.

Bannock is a campfire staple that is hearty and quite easy to make. Mike Bartz, of Border Lakes Tour and Guide Service, takes his bannock very seriously. It is best to pre-mix your ingredients. For every cup of whole wheat flour, Bartz mixes three tablespoons of powdered milk and one teaspoon of baking powder. In camp, just add a little water at a time until the dough has a soft consistency. Bartz also likes to add brown sugar and raisins, though this is not necessary. The dough can be fried, cooked wrapped on a stick, or baked. Bartz prefers to bake his in a fry-bake pan. He flattens the dough in a lightly oiled pan. The cooking time varies depending on temperature, but baking is best done over coals. The bannock will have to be flipped after it has browned on the bottom. As a special treat, Bartz likes to sprinkle cinnamon and drizzle rum on top after it has been flipped.

Finish baking, then enjoy. Bartz claims that the best bannock is cooked in bear fat, for those with access to such ingredients.

For those who prefer to pack light for the trail, there are excellent do-it-yourself options that involve a food dehydrator.

Bartz has developed many great dehydrated one-pot meals for the trail. Some of his favorites are a Thai peanut soup, and spa-

ghetti with a dehydrated sauce. He says it is easy to dehydrate cooked meat such as hamburger to add to the sauce.

Former restauranteur, caterer and gourmand Susan Bishop has adapted an amazing chicken casserole dehydrated meal from the Leave-No-Crumbs Camping Cookbook by Rick Greenspan and Hal Kahn.

She takes a four-pound chicken and cuts it into parts, then coats it in flour seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, basil, savory, and parsley. This she bakes in a Dutch oven for 1.5 hours with sautéed onion, garlic, celery, carrots, red pepper, white wine and chicken stock. For the last five minutes, she adds in sautéed mushrooms and halved pimento-stuffed olives. After the chicken is fall-off the bone tender, she debones the chicken. She then spreads the casserole onto lined trays and dehydrates for 12 to 14 hours. Freeze in airtight bags. It will last for about a week on the trail. Rehydrate by adding water to cover and simmering for about 20 minutes.

There are many more options for do-ityourself campfire meals. The key is in good planning, and for me, plenty of fresh root vegetables. They are versatile and can be added to a variety of dishes. I’ll take the extra weight every time.

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We wear a mask for you.

Most retail, food and tourist-related businesses across the Northern Wilds are requiring staff and customers to wear face coverings. As most folks know, masks are not intended to protect the wearer, but to protect others around them by containing tiny droplets exhaled by the wearer. Face coverings are readily available for sale at many businesses, as well as from Visit Cook County. Some businesses have volunteer greeters at the door to inform customers about their policies regarding face coverings and social distancing.

From all accounts, the vast majority of customers support mandatory face coverings inside and are grateful businesses are being proactive about protecting public health.

“We know people that have died from the virus and will do what we can to keep each other and our customers safe.”

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“It has been fun to see the variety of designs, like a whole family in UMN Gopher masks, kids with animal masks or mask fabric that matches a purse!”

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“I love not being sick, it’s so cool. “

—Betsy Bowen

Bumping & Bruising their way through Summer

By Amy Schmidt Summer is synonymous with adventure.

Adventure is often synonymous with injury, especially when kids are involved.

Whether its learning to ride a bike without training wheels or tripping on a root while hiking the Superior Hiking Trail, almost every kid who enjoys summer will experience bumps, bruises and cuts.

A bruise occurs when damaged blood vessels build up under the skin’s surface.

Kids get bruises all the time, especially on bony parts of their bodies like shins. In younger kids, bruises are especially common as they are less coordinated and often enjoy activities like climbing or rough-andtumble play. Applying pressure and a clothwrapped ice pack to the injured area for 10 minutes can help reduce swelling and pain.

Expect bruises to take up to 14 days to disappear. The bruise might change color and seem to get bigger as it heals.

In almost all cases, kids don’t need to see a doctor about bruising. Usually, bruises are nothing to worry about, especially if they can be connected to a specific event.

But, if you notice bruising that doesn’t seem related to your child’s normal activities, you might want to consider a visit to the doctor.

Cuts, or lacerations, are also a part of a childhood summer. Small cuts aren’t a danger to kids and are often healed with acknowledgement, a kind word and a Band-Aid. For minor bleeding from a small cut or scrape, start by washing the area thoroughly with water and a mild soap. Be sure to rinse well. Cover the area with a sterile adhesive bandage or gauze with adhesive

Small cuts...are often healed with...a kind word and a Band-Aid. tape. Once the cut forms a scab, the bandage can be removed. If you notice any swelling, drainage, tenderness or warmth around the area, contact your doctor.

If your child has a large or deep cut, do your best to remain calm. Kids are excellent imitators; if they see you escalate, they will too. If available, wear clean latex or rubber gloves. Rinse the wound with water so you can see it clearly and check its size. Place a sterile gauze or clean cloth over the entire wound and, if possible, raise the injured body part above the child’s heart and, using your palm over the gauze, apply steady, direct pressure to the wound for five minutes. If blood soaks through the gauze, do not remove it. Apply an additional piece on top and continue applying pressure until the bleeding stops.

If the wound is on the child’s face or neck, was caused by a bite, a burn, electrical injury or puncture wound, has debris that can’t be removed, is more than a half inch or appears deep, you should seek immediate medical attention.

Always make sure you have a stocked first aid kit on hand, especially when camping or hiking. Consider keeping one at home and in the car as well. Make sure your child is up to date on their Tetanus shot and, while you’re at it, make sure you are, too.

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Fishing Guides 101 Long before I ever began working as a guide, I used their services. I have fished with dozens of guides from coast to coast, in the states and Canada, in salt water and fresh.

Guides are helpful for an angler because they can shorten the learning curve and increase your chance of success. The best fishing guides are on the water regularly, know what the fish are doing and when, and can help you be in the place that will best allow you to connect. What guides can’t do is perform miracles. If you want to catch a giant brook trout on a fly, but have never fly fished, this may be a problem. If you are prone to sea sickness, but want to spend a day chasing salmon on Lake Superior, you might want to stock up on Gravol. The more honest you are about your skill level, and your health issues—if any—the better it is for the guide. Guides want you to have the best experience possible. So, let’s talk about a few ways to decide if a guide is right for you.

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There are a lot of variables when it comes to choosing a fishing guide. In some instances—at remote lodges for instance— you may have the guide chosen for you.

That doesn’t mean you won’t have any say, but many times at lodges or resorts, the guides are designated to a party. A good guide will have a chat with the client before the trip to see what they want to do, what their expectations are, and if there are any health or dietary issues. A guide’s job is to put you on fish, but to also keep you safe and healthy. If you are not asked these questions, then make sure you ask the guide. Guiding is a paid service, and as a client, you will want to get the most out of your experience.

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out. Guides are usually available via messenger, phone or email. The majority of active guides have social media accounts, wither personal or business. Most guides are willing to chat with prospective clients, as long as the chats are not overly long and repeated. Generally, a guide will have a specialty—muskie fishing for instance—but can do a few other types of angling as well. A quick chat will give you a good idea what to expect and what you need to bring.

It should be noted that not all guides do the same thing. Some do shore lunch and some don’t. Some guides are no kill on certain species, and this is usually discussed beforehand. As a personal example, I don’t allow the harvest of wild brook trout when I am guiding on the Nipigon. If you get a legal laker or salmon, and want to eat it, fine. People who are not cool with no kill on brookies don’t go fishing with me. So, this is the kind of stuff that can be hashed out in a few minutes over messenger or phone. Find out what you need, if the fishing gear is supplied or not, and whether food is included as part of the trip. If it’s a boat trip, the odds are all the safety gear will be on board, but it never hurts to ask about bringing a life jacket, etc. If you are stream/river fishing, you should find out whether hip/chest waders are required. Always bring rain gear, no matter what. I am constantly amazed when clients show up with no rain gear.

Most guides will also provide a couple of names of clients you can check with for recommendations. Obviously, these people are likely going to provide you a positive recommendation, but it’s not a bad thing to chat with former clients. They will let you know things you might not be aware of, like whether the guide smokes or allows it. You can also get a sense of what to expect from a guided day from a client perspective.

Payment/Tipping Lodges generally include the cost of the guide/boat fee in the daily guiding fee. The guide is then paid by lodge or resort. However, it never hurts to ask the guide what the arrangement is. Guides who work on their own may want a down payment for a trip and will take the rest of the fee at the end of the trip. This is becoming more common as people not showing up for trips happens more frequently when there has been no money laid down. As for tipping, it varies a bit, but the general 15 to 20 percent tip that you would leave for a server generally works for guiding. Obviously, if the guide did not work as hard as you think they should have, you can choose not to tip. And if the guide has blown your mind with their charm, skill and intellect, you can be more generous. Most guides will do everything in their power to make your day enjoyable and a success. They want you to come back.

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Expectations One note about expectations when guiding. As mentioned earlier, guides can do a lot of stuff, but they can’t make fish bite, they can’t stop the rain and they can’t

make a poor/mediocre fisherman a good one in 7.5 hours. They will try, and God knows I’ve been there. But when a guided fishing day does not go perfectly, remember the huge number of factors are underway. Try and enjoy all the amazing things

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Wild Traditions Garlic Mustard: Do the Forest a Favor and Eat It RECIPES I happen to really enjoy bitter greens and vegetables in the brassica family, so I don’t go to great lengths to disguise garlic mustard’s flavour. I usually chop up young stems and leaves and wilt them as I would with spinach, or sauté with a bit of oil, then add them to scrambled eggs. I’ve even added a handful on top of a burger or sandwich in place of lettuce. But for more calculated recipes, here are a couple with a short list of ingredients. Experiment by adding your own preferences of herbs and spices to really make these recipes sing. Enjoy!

By Julia Prinselaar

If you enjoy the taste of bitter, pungent foods, then garlic mustard may be a healthy and eco-conscious addition to your diet.

Beans with Garlic Mustard

As one of the oldest herbs used in Europe, Alliaria petiolata was introduced to North America in the 1800s and has spread widely throughout the continent.

Regarded as an herbaceous weed, it thrives where humans live and travel, with an estimated range across southern Canada and much of the United States with the exception of the Midwest prairies and its southern deserts. On its own it moves very slowly, but with the help of passing animals and humans, it hitches a ride on shoes, animal fur and paws, car tires and bicycles, and creeps a little further each season. It is commonly found in shaded areas, particularly soft forest floors, roadsides, flood plains and trail sides. It will even grow in open fields.

As a member of the mustard family, this aromatic plant is impressively nutritious, out-competing spinach, broccoli leaves, collards, turnip greens, kale and domestic mustard for vitamin C, vitamin E, fiber and zinc content. It is also high in omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, iron and manganese, according to John Kallas, a botanist with a Ph. D in nutrition who’s been teaching and writing about wild food plants since the 1970s.

“Garlic mustard is one of the most nutritious leafy greens ever analyzed,” he writes in his book, Edible Wild Plants.

Apart from its attractive nutrition profile, there are some ecologically sound rea-

From John Kallas, Edible Wild Plants This is a simple cold plate recipe.

Serves 4.

Garlic mustard grows to about three feet tall and it has obvious venations, or lines along its leaves. | JULIA PRINSELAAR sons to eat garlic mustard—about as much as your heart desires.

nounced and the foliage is generally a rich, deep shade of green.

Like most invasive species, garlic mustard does not have any significant natural predators to control its populations in North America. What’s more, its roots release chemicals that kill beneficial mycorrhiza—underground fungi that support many native plants—and inhibit them from growing. In a relatively short time span, woodland areas can be completely overrun by garlic mustard if left unchecked.

It starts out as a small, squat herb on the forest floor, but as temperatures warm the plant sends up a flower stem that grows to about three feet fall. Clusters of small white flowers emerge, and the stem eventually forms a seedpod.

How to Identify Garlic Mustard Garlic mustard is an early springtime green and usually crops up around the same time as stinging nettles. The leaves vary from rounded at the base, to kidney-shaped, to triangular at the top of the plant with a slightly serrated edge. Venations, or lines along the leaves, is pro-

With few plants that closely resemble garlic mustard, most foragers can be confident after it has been positively identified.

Like many plants, you are likely to develop an eye for garlic mustard and recognize it everywhere you go thereafter.

If you’re in doubt, crush a couple of leaves in your hand. If they smell like garlic, then you’ve found what you’re looking for. Instead of cutting the plant at the base (unless you have a small patch and want to continue harvesting), you can dig or pull it up by its roots to help control its spread.

2 cups of drained and rinsed canned red kidney beans 1/2 cup chopped garlic mustard leaves 1/3 cup raisins 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Mix all ingredients – no cooking required.

Garlic Mustard Pesto Adapted from FarmSteady in Brooklyn, New York Great on pasta, toast and as a rub on anything headed for the grill.

2 cups garlic mustard leaves 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnut pieces 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup pecorino, Romano or parmesan cheese, grated Blend in a food processor until smooth.

Using a spatula, fill a small glass jar and keep refrigerated.

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The year is 1880 when 15-year-old Brigid Reardon and her older brother Seamus are sent to Deadwood, South Dakota to escape Ireland’s potato famine. After a grisly tragedy occurs, Seamus, suspected of the crime, flees, and Brigid is left to clear his name and manage his mining claim. Mary Logue, author of the popular Claire Watkins mysteries, brings her signature brio and nerve to this new thriller, following a young immigrant caught in a deadly plot twist, surviving by her wits and grace in 19th century America.—Breana Roy

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Having fled the testosterone-soaked world of professional sport fishing, thirty-something RayAnne Dahl is navigating a new job as a consultant for the first all-women talk show about fishing on public television. But after the host bails, RayAnne lands in front of the camera and out of her depth at the helm of the show. The first in a trilogy, Fishing is a hilarious saga of fishing, family and three generations of tough, independent women, filled with charm, wit, heartbreak and honesty.—Breana Roy

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Minnesota Old West Living History This month Jupiter and Saturn dominate the evening sky, while Venus climbs into prominence as a predawn planet.

Venus comes out higher in the east every day, freeing itself from the sun’s foreglow. On the 3rd, our brilliant sister planet begins a 10-day glide across the face of Taurus, the bull, represented by the V-shaped Hyades star cluster. On the 12th, Venus passes just one degree, or two moon widths, from Aldebaran, the eye of the bull, which is not part of the Hyades.

Hanging above the action is another star cluster: the Pleiades. Venus crossed the Pleiades in April, before plummeting out of the evening sky. Don’t miss the show on the 17th, when a waning crescent moon joins Venus and Aldebaran.

Jupiter and Saturn rise before midnight in the southeast. Much brighter Jupiter and the ringed planet both reach opposition this month, when Earth laps them in the orbital race and they appear opposite the sun in the sky. Jupiter’s opposition comes on the 14th, Saturn’s on the 20th.

Both planets now trace low arcs across the

sky each night because in summer, our hemisphere is tilted toward the sun and thus away from any planet opposite, or nearly opposite, the sun.

But Mars will be fairly high at its October opposition because by then we will tilt more toward the night sky than toward the sun. As its opposition date approaches, Mars brightens daily, but it’s still a morning planet. By month’s end, though, it just manages to scrape over the eastern horizon by midnight.

July’s full moon arrives shortly before midnight on the 4th. Between 10:07 p.m. and 12:52 a.m. that night, the moon’s uppermost part undergoes a penumbral eclipse, where Earth blocks some sunlight from reaching the moon. This eclipse will be so slight that only the sharpest eyes will notice it.

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Strange Tales Have you Hugged a Tree Lately?

“In the woods I feel that nothing can befall me ... which nature cannot repair.”

By Elle AndraWarner

It was back about 20 years ago while interviewing a pioneer of a remote northern Ontario railway town, that I first heard of someone talking about trees as their ‘friends’.

She was telling me about walking to school on a country road from her lakeside home. The walk was a couple of miles long with boreal forest on each side, no houses.

Surprised, I asked her if she was ever afraid to walk that road by herself? She replied, “Oh no. I knew the trees would protect me.

The trees were my friends.” And it seemed they did—nothing ever happened to her walking on that country road.

your chest and then up in your head,” said forest ranger Þór Þorfinnsson in a news interview with the Icelandic Broadcasting Service RÚV. “It’s such a wonderful feeling of relaxation and then you’re ready for a new day and new challenges.” He recommends people take their time to get the full benefit of hugging a tree, noting that once a day for “five minutes is really good.”

There’s been a lot of media attention about trees in the last while. From how trees have communities; how trees grow; their relationship with people; forest bathing (courses now being taught in North America) and health benefits from hugging a tree. Books about trees, like Trees by David Suzuki and Wayne Grady and The Hidden Life of Trees; and, TV specials like the recent BBC Special, “Judi Dench: My Passion of Trees.” (In her BBC documentary, Dame Judi Dench asks the viewer “Do you know there are more trees than there are stars in the galaxy?”.)

In Japan, the physician Qing Li, chairman of the Japanese Society for Forest Medicine, believes the act of hugging a tree is soothing, good for us and views trees as part of our family. Japan has spent $4 million researching forest bathing (connecting with nature) from 2004 to 2012, and has now 62 designated therapeutic woods.

Even governments are beginning to encourage people to ‘hug a tree’. In April 2020, the Icelandic Forest Service recommended people go out to the woods to hug a tree. The tree-hugging initiative encouraged people to hug trees when social distancing prevented them from hugging other people.

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Ralph Waldo Emerson —1836 essay “Nature.”

Author Elle Andra-Warner hugs a tree in Thunder Bay. | GLENN WARNER

One of the benefits of hugging or leaning up against a tree is taking in the health benefits of phytoncides, antimicrobial essential oils released by trees. According to researchers, while phytoncides protects trees against germs, the oils can also boost human mood and immune systems, as well as a host of other benefits.

Hugging a tree has also become a survival skill to children throughout the U.S. and Canada. The Hug-a-Tree (HAT) and Survive program teaches basic outdoor survival skills—including how not to get lost and what to do if you do get lost—to children ages 5 to 12 years old. It originated in San Diego, Cali., after 9-year-old Jimmy Beveridge became lost and died in the wilderness in 1981 and was developed by a retired U.S. border patrol agent and a freelance writer/photographer who had participated in the search. In the Thunder Bay area, the Lakehead Search and Rescue Unit (LSRU) is certified to deliver the HAT (Hug-a-Tree) and Survive program.

“I was looking for that perfect escape cresting this black granite summit looking down into the Brule River Valley, boreal forest and jagged peaks I knew I wanted to be part of all of this”

Why is the program named Hug-a-Tree?

One of the survival tips taught is if you are lost, “hug a tree” and stay put.

In February 2020, the City of Thunder Bay became one of the “Tree Cities of the World,” joining global network that includes nine other Canadian cities and 26 U.S. cities. The international program was developed by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the Arbor Day Foundation to celebrate greener cities and towns. (To date, no Minnesota cities/ towns are listed; applications for 2020 will be accepted in September at: treecitiesoftheworld.org.)

By the way, with 30,000 urban trees in Thunder Bay, the city has a “Nominate a Tree” program giving recognition to “special” trees. According to the city’s website, “You can nominate any tree within the city limits. If you believe that a tree, or stand of trees, is of cultural, historical, or biological importance, let us know. Notable trees

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And once you find the right tree to hug, Icelandic forest ranger Þór Þorfinnsson in an article in Iceland Review by Larissa Kyzer (April 10, 2020) had another recommendation, “It’s also really nice to close your eyes while you are hugging a tree. I lean my cheek against the trunk and feel the warmth and the currents flowing from the tree and into me. You can really feel it.”

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MLS 6083953 $525,000

Lovely 4BR/2BA home. 113’ Lake Superior shoreline on the coveted Manitoo Trail. Soothing sounds of lake, privacy of the forest, smells of the northwoods beckon you to forget your worries and relax—or entertain on the huge patio!

Wake to the call of the gulls, Stroll the lovely road that hugs the shore, Shop the town boutiques and art stores, Toast marshmallows at a beach bonfire, Skip rocks on 225 feet of private shore, Fall asleep to the rhythm of the waves.

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45 Mossy Hollow Point

Looking for the dream cabin nestled in by the lake? This 2BR/2BA is the perfect size with 1128 sq. ft. of one level living. Gas fireplace, custom maple cabinets & solid wood floors. Gazebo, decks & benches make it easy to appreciate the 261 ft. of ledgerock shoreline.

MLS 6087722 $439,900

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122 Stonegate Rd

3 bedroom, 3 bath comfortable, elegant home on 218 feet of Lake Superior shoreline. Open concept, large window, gas fireplace, high quality home. Huge heated attached garage and workshop. Plus private rustic guest cabin in a wilderness wonderland.

MLS 6086682 $749,000

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22 E Rosebush Lane

Marvel at the views of Artist Point from this stunning 4 bedroom, 4 bath premier home located west of Grand Marais. Must see to appreciate the custom tile work, built-ins, floor to ceiling windows, cobblestone fireplace, decks and expansive gourmet kitchen & much more.

Home is complete with AC, back-up generator & oversized garage.

Private 2.96 acre lot with 243’ of gravel shoreline.

MLS 6080232 - $790,000 REDUCED

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NEW 152 County Road 6 Fabulous country home situated on 4+ acres, just minutes from town, and all the privacy you need. This two bedroom one bath home has a functional layout with an open kitchen and living space.

MLS 6090697 $225,000

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NEW 28 Tall Timber Trail Breathtaking 4 BR, 3 BA, one level home is situated on the 5th Fairway with Lake Superior Views! Open floorplan, vaulted ceilings, natural rock fireplace & much more. Det’d 3 car garage with upper level.

MLS 6090238 $479,900

NEW 1815 W Highway 61 Absolutely charming 3 BR, 3BA country home with city amenities. Large .57 acre landscaped lot, with gardens & towering pine trees. Detached garage. Zoned C/I -VRBO is a permitted use.

MLS 6090494 $269,900

G N I D N PE 11 Wildflower Lane Beautiful 4 BR, 4 BA home with lots of special touches- gourmet kitchen, hickory floors, fireplace, eagle nest style loft, custom tilework and a separate w/o apartment, Lake Superior views, large deck all on 6+ acres.

MLS 6085210 - $489,900

2371 County Rd 7 Here is a turn-key, charming and rustic cabin getaway on 12 + acres. It is close to town on a paved road, but feels like a secluded forest cabin you can escape to. The old Backlund farm’s milk house served as the bones for the cabin.

MLS 6089300 $139,900

272 County Rd 48 Sunny 2 BR, 1 BA home with a full bsmt for plenty of living space.

Premier location on County Road 48; close to town, yet very private & quiet. New septic system and 3 car garage.

MLS 6089192 $199,900

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85X Creechville Rd Seller says to SELL!! Large .47A City of Grand Marais lot has unbelievable potential and spectacular Lake Superior views with bunkhouse and 28 x 36 metal garage. Water/sewer hook ups right in front of the property and plenty of room for development.

MLS 6089051 $89,900

1189 Pike Lake Rd Watch the moose from the sunny family room in this attractive 2 BR, 2 BA country home! Beautiful property, great views & close to many outdoor trails. Includes a heated garage, guest cabin, sauna & storage building.

MLS 6089685 $339,500

2021 County Rd 7 The interior is as cute as can be with gorgeous, nicely finished wood floors, an efficient kitchen, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a laundry room all on one floor!!! Perfect starter home with a little TLC and sweat equity.

MLS 6084603 - $104,900

841 Irish Creek Rd, Hovland 75 acre parcel with a little one bedroom cabin with a loft, perfect for a weekend getaway, is located off of the Irish Creek Road, in the heart of the Arrowhead Trail.

Lot is gently rolling with beautiful trees and a wildlife pond.

MLS 6083960 $79,900

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54 Morgan Rd Special one room getaway in the woods on 40A of mature trees, abuts Cascade State Park and Federal land! Beautiful Lake Superior Views. Garage and bonus space is quite functional as it is, or remodel as you desire.

MLS 6073759 - $199,900

2499 E Highway 61 Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA home with an open floorplan, stunning rock fireplace, gorgeous kitchen and a southern wall of windows, perfect for viewing the ore boats! Large detached garage, complete with a lovely YR apartment.

MLS 6090664 $349,900 REDUCED

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3823 Arrowhead Trail Cedar log cabin nestled in the trees, overlooking McFarland Lake with 311’ frontage. 2BR, 3/4 bath, cathedral ceilings, wood floors and lots of windows.

Complete generator/ solar panel system, well, septic, all designed for year round usage.

MLS 6089517 $339,900

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100 Sag Lake Trail Primary cabin features 2 BRs, 1BA with a spacious open floor plan. Adorable guest cabin with knotty pine woodwork, bath & kitchenette. Large garage! All of this on 1.3A with 150’of shoreline & dock.

MLS 6090284 $359,000

Land Greenwood Lake Gorgeous south facing 2+ acre with 276’ of shoreline.

Features YR access, driveway in, picnic area and walking trails. Development shared ownership includes private boat launch and surrounded by federal lands.

MLS 6089975 $149,900 Clara Lake With 200 feet of south facing lake shore surrounded

by Forest lands this lot is a wonderful escape from the outside world, yet only 12 miles from the Lake Superior shore.

MLS 6085959 $99,900

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14 Shorts Road Incredible opportunity! Sweet 1 BR, 1 BA cabin on the north shores of Clearwater Lake. Beautiful lot with 158’, 1 acres and views of the Palisades. Seasonal bunk house and boat house.

MLS TBD $229,900

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33 Wilderness Trail Escape to this beautiful piece of north woods paradise with 200” of shoreline on Tom Lake. Includes a shed, outhouse, outdoor shower with hot water. Shoreline accommodates a great dock and excellent swimming hole. This unfinished, fully furnished cabin is waiting for someone to make it there own!

MLS 6088040 $164,900 REDUCED

241 Loon Lake Road Do you have vision? Fix it up or tear it down! Either way, you end up with a nice lot on the shores of Loon Lake with great views and plenty of privacy. Lot features 145 ft of shoreline and .82 acres.

MLS TBD $114,900

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Devil Track Lake 5.9 acres to make your dreams come true on the popular north side of Devil Track Lake! 340 feet of shoreline to enjoy all the fun things to do on the water!

MLS 6085879 $164,900

NEW Tom Lake 159 N Pike Lake Rd 297’ of lake shore only a few yards from this charming 3+ bedroom, 2 bath year round cabin on pristine Pike Lake. The large lot curves along south facing accessible shoreline. Only 20 minutes from town this is a great peaceful getaway.

MLS 6089686 $279,900

Affordable AND attractive lot on Tom Lake, complete with a solid driveway and cleared building site. Very private with 1.6 acres and 189 ft of shoreline.

MLS 6090351 $64,900 Tom Lake Tom Lake lot with over 200 feet of frontage and an easy slope to the lake! There’s a shed and a dock waiting for you to start your adventure.

MLS 6083377 - $69,900 Tom Lake Affordably priced Tom Lake property with over 600’ of shoreline and 34+ wooded acres. Wide trail to the dock to enjoy your evening sunsets over the palisades and catching fish!

MLS 6090489 $109,900 Squint Lake Mid-Gunflint Trail lot with 2.13A & 221’ shoreline.

Gently rolling topography, old white pine trees, YR access & abuts USFS! MLS 6028920 - $75,000

42 Soderberg Lane SERIOUSLY! Check out one of the only grandfathered-in Boat Houses in Cook County. This lot features 412 ft of shoreline on Birch Lake with 3+ acres. Property includes an older rustic cabin, is fully surveyed, year round access.

MLS 6088180 - $232,000

601 South Shore Drive Exceptional 223’ of Devil Track Lakeshore and 2.5 A of land in a south shore bay. Rustic 1 BR cabin with open living spaces and fabulous 275 sqft wrap-around deck. This furnished cabin has all you need for a true Northwoods experience.

MLS 6089460 $249,900

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Pike Lake Pristine Pike Lake lot with 190’ of rocky shoreline on the north west side of the lake. Easy year round access off of the Caribou Trail, electricity & broadband available.

MLS 6084251 - $178,900

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• Potential of Reduced Interest Rates through Rural Housing & Home Development.

• Quality Construction & Energy Efficient.

NEW AFFORDABLE PRICE

For example: $175,000 - Principal 3.5% Interest at 33 years Monthly Payment $745.77

18 Nordic Star Dr Brand new 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a quiet neighborhood of Grand Marais. One level and low maintenance living with beautiful oak kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, island for extra seating. 2 stall garage completes the package.

Prospective buyers must have a gross annual income under $70,900. Exceptions may apply.

MLS 6088033 $173,000

Interest rates vary depending on loan, credit & timing. Payments will be higher when adding Real Estate Tax & Insurance Escrows.

This information is strictly for illustration purposes.

11 Nordic Star Dr Cute porch upon entering this brand new 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in a quiet neighborhood of Grand Marais. Kitchen features ample oak cabinets, stainless steel appliances, island open to the living room. The laundry/utility room accesses the attached garage. Prospective buyers must have a gross annual income under $70,900. Exceptions may apply.

MLS 6088034 $173,000

Large Acreage 180X W Gauthier Rd 100 acres of privately owned acreage directly abutting Judge Magney State Park, with distant Lake Superior views. Direct access to the Superior Hiking Trail, with plenty of wildlife to observe!

MLS 6079702 - $104,900 PENDING

• Many financing options available to qualified buyers.

• Must be Owner Occupied as Primary Residence.

• Affordable Monthly Payments – Income Based Programs • Minimum down $1,000 – LESS than Renting!

Commercial

Camp 20 Rd 170 acres that has been replanted with pine trees. Rolling topography, many building sites and hiking trails. Gravel pit and a small wildlife pond. State land to the south & east.

MLS 6074422 - $149,900

Condos East Bay Suites Check out these condos

located in the heart of Grand Marais on the shores of Lake Superior.

Great property if you are wanting a 2nd home or an investment property.

UNIT 210 MLS 6082642 $299,900 3BR, 2BA

8 N. Broadway

Prime commercial property has immediate income.

Two upper level apartments with space for more, plus storefront, and grounds rental. For Grand Marais the location could hardly be better for tourism and traffic potential.

MLS 6029037 - $437,900

1st Ave West

Great opportunity in the downtown business district!

This building is located on 1st Avenue West close to the harbor, Wisconsin Street, and Highway 61. Busy retail area year round--heavy foot traffic all summer long! A cafe, jewelry store, and t-shirt shop have all prospered at this location-what is your dream business?

MLS 6084360 - $199,900

Land NEW 1XX Timberwolf Lane Check out this stunning 4.6 acre lot with stunning views overlooking 5 Mile Rock. Mature trees, great topography, surveyed - ready for you to build your home or cabin!

MLS 6090694 $89,900 NEW Coyote Ridge Lots Six five acre lots available. These beautifully wooded lots have the benefit of being close to all the amenities Grand Marais has to offer and all the privacy of a secluded acreage in the woods. $44,900 93 Hoaglund Drive–Tofte Level 2-acre lot with mature trees high above the town of Tofte! Carlton Peak to the North, Superior to the South--seasonal views of the lake.

MLS 6089904 $52,500 XYZ Maple Hill Rd 6+ acres with quick and easy access to all the charm of Grand Marais with excellent build sites. This parcel features nice tree cover and a roughed in path/ driveway.

MLS 6089729 $44,900 County Road 67 Lots Looking for Lake Superior Views AND close to town? Lovely lots with a solid, private road & all utilities are readily available. State owned Superior shoreline, perfect for morning walks.

Lot D 3.48A, with Lake Superior views MLS 6086070 - $69,900 Lot E 2.7A, all utilities readily available MLS 6086072 - $82,000 Lot F 2.24A, year round access MLS 6086085 - $39,900

Railroad Drive Lutsen Sweet 1.7 A building site located in the heart of Lutsen. Gently rolling topography, mature trees and easy building site.

MLS 6084050 - $39,900

West Hwy 61 Attractive & affordable building site with 3+ acres & easy access right off of Hwy 61. Minutes from town and Close to Cascade River State Park MLS 6086779 - $35,000

County Rd 14 Terrific and extremely affordable pieces of land with good high building sites and interesting game attracting low areas as well.

MLS 6086957 $38,900

COYOTE RIDGE LOT 6 Magnificent views are yours to be had from these 5 acre parcels! Only minutes to downtown Grand Marais or Cascade State Park.

MLS 6087781 $90,900

Jonvick Creek Sites 12 lots available from 1.5 - 4.8 acres In the heart of Lutsen, just off the Caribou Trail.

Maples, Pines, and cedars in varied arrangements will make a great back-drop for your home or cabin.

Each property adjoins public land making your space seem even more private. $29,900 - $49,900

4612 NORTH RD Attention GARDENERS & Brewers!! One of a kind 19.7A property includes ponds, creek, wildlife galore, brand new 30’x30’ pole barn, well, incinolet toilet, 20’x24’ garage, 120’x120” fields, drip irrigation lines. Currently set up to grow hops with extremely solid pole support system.

MLS 6089311 $127,900 SOLD

14x Bloomquist Mtn Rd Ten acres of mature trees including huge White Pines! Sloping lot with lots of southern exposure for sunshine all year long.

MLS 6075850 - $47,500 REDUCED

1XX Quist Rd Fantastic five acre parcel all set up for your vacation or permanent home with potentially spectacular views of Lake Superior.

MLS 6090178 $49,900

XX OLD SKI HILL ROAD 3+ acres just minutes from town on a quiet county maintained road with a nice mix of trees. Easy access to snowmobile trails and fun at Pincushion Mountain.

MLS 6088343 $45,000 REDUCED

XXX BROADWAY AVE Want to live in the country and yet want access to City Sewer & City Water? Check out this over-sized XX LEVEAUX RIDGE lot that is located on the Gunflint Trail in city limits. Looking for an affordable lot to build your future MLS 6085408 $39,900 home? This south facing, year round property has electricity, phone and broadband on site plus it 1xx High Ridge Drive Schroeder abuts state land.

15 acre lot high on the ridge is ready for your dream MLS 6086067 $29,900 home or weekend getaway! Views of Lake Superior to the south and valley to the north.

STROBUS LAKE RD - LUTSEN MLS 6082812 - $99,900 10 beautiful acres less than 10 miles from Lutsen and only a short drive to the Grade and multiple XX Boulder Point Rd access points to the BWCA. Close to trails, fishing Attractive YR building site with 3.22 A; private and more. driveway; seasonal creek and gentle southern slope MLS MLS 6086562 $49,900 with some partial views of Lake Superior.

MLS 6086785 - $59,900

47X Camp 12 Road Check out this property - one of the best deals in the market! Over 200A mature trees, gently rolling topography, wildlife trails and logging roads, practically all surrounded by State and Federal land.

MLS 6090490 $99,900 1357 Camp 20 Road 32A of naturalist’s or sportsperson’s paradise with 700’ Mons Creek frontage, deeded access to private brook trout & Splake lake. Driveway, 3 compacted bldg. sites, outhouse, holding tank and drilled well.

MLS 6090288 $64,900 PENDING

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LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTIES STUNNING LAKE SUPERIOR HOME.

Beautiful, completely remodeled home that is entirely impressive in every way. Brand new roofs, windows and sliding door, siding, hardwood floors, kitchen cabinetry with soft-close doors, granite countertops, bathroom fixtures/shower(s)/ cabinetry, interior doors/trim, luxury vinyl floors in the kitchen/laundry/bathrooms, 16' x 16' composite deck, septic mound, gutters, lighting and furnishings. The bunkhouse transformed into a 2 bdrm suite. Nice level lot makes it easy to get to the water's edge. Just a few minutes from downtown Grand Marais!

MLS#6088834 $649,500 PRICE REDUCED SUPERIOR LOCATION, WATERFRONT IN GRAND MARAIS.

Situated on 160 ft of stunning shoreline with awesome views of the east bay and Artist Point, this early homestead has great commercial potential, or use as a residential home. The large 2 bdrm, 3 bath home would have many options for an Inn or B&B. Two garages, one with living space above, plus a charming shed. The half acre parcel is adjacent to downtown commercial businesses for visibility, but also feels tucked away and private. MLS# 6090933,34 $724,000

PRICE REDUCED

PANORAMIC LAKE SUPERIOR.

Gorgeous 10 acres with panoramic views on Lake Superior. 545 feet of beautiful sand/gravel beach with a stream running through the property. Located only 1.5 miles from Gooseberry State Park. Septic hook up

is at the road. MLS#6031490 $399,000

NEW! PREMIER LAKE SUPERIOR LOT. 332 ft of

ledge rock shoreline! Spectacular views of the big lake from a slightly elevated build site. Very secluded and private, a one of a kind opportunity. Right in the neighborhood of Lutsen Mts., Superior National Golf course, dining and recreation.

MLS# 6090125 $299,000

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NEW! HOVLAND CABIN ON SUPERIOR.

This property has over 340 feet of shoreline on Lake Superior, and 120 feet of additional shoreline on Carlson Creek! The cabin features vertical Aspen half-log exterior, with wood panel interior. There are a few tweaks needed here and there, but this place is very cozy, and begs for someone to inhabit it. Additionally, the creek flowing through the property gives you your own spot to hook some spring steelhead. MLS# 6090311

$285,000

BIG VIEWS ON FIVE ACRES. This cabin sits on

almost 5 acres of land and includes 543 feet of Lake Superior shoreline in the Big Bay area of Hovland. It has a nice grouping of old pine trees along the shore and a few cedar. The views are spectacular and whether or not you are looking to build your dream home or use this as is for a getaway you will have some amazing views on the Big Lake. MLS#6086940 $282,900

SUPERIOR OPPORTUNITY.

Bargain on the shore! 575 ft of Lake Superior shoreline on 5+ acres. Property is located 4 miles east of Hovland and includes 2 garages, septic system, paved driveway, and water system. Beautiful, accessible shoreline. Offers encouraged!

MLS# 6087505 $267,000 LAKE SUPERIOR – ENCHANTING BIG BAY. Tucked in the corner of beautiful Big Bay, this lot has great lake views, and looks east to the ridges running up the coast. An old cabin could be renovated and is situated right along the shore. There are nice home sites with access to power and Broadband. The woods is deep and enchanting with large spruce and moss covered boulders. End of the road privacy. This is a unique spot for your home or cabin. MLS# 6088024 $253,000

LAKE SUPERIOR, BIG BAY, BIG VIEWS. Dense spruce forest, moss

covered boulders and privacy make this a classic Lake Superior lot. 200' shoreline with partial driveway in place, shared road maintenance, power and Broadband.

Easy access from Hwy 61, yet private and secluded feeling. MLS# 6082864

$172,500

INLAND WATER PROPERTIES

CROFTVILLE ROAD PARADISE.

A rare find! Enjoy a view of Lake Superior from this well built, spacious 1+ bdrm home. Solid front deck, hard oak floors, accessible private beach, and room for a new garage. Add your own finishing touches and

enjoy your piece of this iconic area. MLS#6086969 $294,000

LARGE TWO ISLAND LAKE RETREAT GRAND MARAIS. This

46+ acre property includes a beautiful peninsula with outstanding lake views. Wide creek and tons of wildlife. Privacy assured with over 1600 ft of lake front, plus over 2000 ft of creek. Mostly US Forest lands surrounding you - literally walk to the BWCAW. Charming 4-season, 2 bdrm cabin with large dock and easy lakeshore access. Large stone fireplace and screen porch. Property can be sub-divided. A rare gem located just 20 minutes from Grand Marais.

MLS# 6087574 $799,500

CUSTOM LAKE HOME – GREENWOOD LAKE. This custom built

wilderness lake home features 2 stone fireplaces, quality fixtures, finishes and details throughout. The large and private 2.5 ac lot has expansive 391 feet of shoreline, and adjoining U.S. Forest shore on Greenwood Lake, making for a truly private setting. Pristine views, large floating dock system, complete off-grid solar and generator system, satellite internet and cell service. The large 2-car garage has shop space and power room. The lot is landscaped with a gazebo, fountain and fire pit. There's even a private boat slip to save time and effort launching the boat. MLS#6087884 $529,000 PRIVATE LAKESHORE WILDERNESS LAKE. Eggers Lake is surrounded by the Superior National Forest and has only one private land owner on its shore. This 160 acre island of private property sits within the scenic and rugged Misquah Hills with remote privacy plus a large wildlife pond. MLS# 6085583 $349,900

BWCA AT YOUR DOORSTEP. The cabin

you have dreamed of! Perfectly cared for 3 bdrm home with many inviting windows and a huge composite deck. Half a mile paddle to the BWCA with great fishing. Solar panels and propane generator. Dream kitchen with propane oven and antique wood stove. Custom cabinets, solid wood flooring, and even a fireplace in the master suite! The large garage could hold an RV and more! MLS#6086867 $349,000

NEW! GUNFLINT DREAM. This charming

cabin perched on beautiful and pristine Leo Lake includes 9 acres adjoining federal land.

Located only minutes from the restaurants of Mid-Gunflint Trail and close to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, the cabin is situated with beautiful 180 degree views of Leo Lake and surrounded by stunning old growth pine and cedar. Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams plus a wood burning stove. Recently upgraded insulation and new siding with Zappone aluminum shingles. A Sauna and a dip in the lake will surely add to the enjoyment. This sweet and quaint cabin is a dream escape with northwoods style and charm. MLS# 6090635 $285,000

NORTH WOODS CABIN – IRON LAKE. Beautiful cabin

with 200' shore, located right on the edge of the BWCAW and MOVE IN READY! Two large bdrms plus living space above the garage. Bright and peaceful. Home is used seasonally but it's insulated for winter use. Broadband ready! MLS#6089222

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Cathy DEVIL TRACK LAKE Hahn, – REMOTE CABIN. This

ABR/GRI • Larry Dean, • Jake Patten, Realtor • Jess Smith, Realtor GREAT GREENWOOD LAKERealtor LOT. Tremendous views of EXCEPTIONAL

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quality 2-bedroom cabin was built in 2012 featuring large windows, cathedral ceiling in the great room, loft, and beautiful kitchen. There is a new well, and a compliant outhouse.

The location is unique, being at the far end of the South Shore Dr of beautiful Devil Track Lake, in an area surrounded by state and USFS lands. The 150 feet of lake frontage is in a protected and sheltered bay. The 4.78 acre parcel adjoins thousands of acres of remote public lands for exploring. MLS# 6088269

$235,000 QUALITY GARAGE ON WILSON LAKE. The perfect place for your north woods dream. The Timberland garage is well built and provides an excellent cabin while you build your dream home on a great walleye lake. Knotty pine, wood burning stove, outhouse, and dock. Year round access. MLS#6089028 $209,900 CABIN WITH BWCAW View on McFarland. This super 2 bdrm cabin has great views of the Palisades and the west end of McFarland Lake. Just a stone’s throw from the BWCAW! Comes furnished including fishing boats, canoe, dock, and two Onan generators.

MLS#6029644 $184,900 LEVEL LOTS, NICE WOODS, EASY SHORE. These Devil Track Lake lots have easy access from a

county road, power, phone and great building sites. South shore, 200+ ft. frontage, great views. Build your home on the lake here! MLS#

6033181, 6078259 - $198,900 Each MARK LAKE - 159 ACRES. The only private land on the lake!

Mark Lake is about a mile long, 8 ft deep with good northern fishing and lots of wild rice. Approximately 200 ft of shoreline with ultimate privacy and wildlife viewing. Seasonal forestry road access, or snowmobile in the winter. Priced well below assessed value. OWNER IS MOTIVATED AND LOOKING FOR OFFERS! MLS#6088418 $179,000 TOM LAKE LOT WITH DOCK. Imagine owning over 650 feet of shoreline on a fantastic walleye lake! The driveway is in and the dock is at the shoreline. Gentle slope with nice building sites. Electric and broadband are nearby, year round access. MLS#6083761

$169,900

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LOON LAKE GETAWAY.

Unbelievable views with an unbelievable price on the Gunflint Trail.

Lovely furnished, well built A-frame cabin on pristine Loon Lake. Includes a newer 1 bdrm addition, cozy loft, open living/dining room, sturdy deck, and 24' dock on 142' shoreline. Cabin easily sleeps 6. Lakewater system, septic holding tank, TV and wireless, storage shed, room for more! MLS# 6089440 $169,000

CLEARWATER CABIN – PALLISADE VIEWS. This

GRAND MARAIS HOME. Located on a corner lot right in the heart of MLS#6084314 $120,000 Grand Marais with beautiful (218) 387-9599 • FaxLOT. (218) 387-9598 • info@RedPineRealty.com PRIVATE TOM LAKE 25 acres and 671 ft of shoreline on gardens, fruit trees, flowers a great walleye lake! Nice white pines, fantastic rock outcropping for your PO Box 938, 14easements S. Broadway, Grand Marais, MN 55604landscaped. all professionally dock.

Remote access - no road are in place. You can visit this spot Wrap around decks (682' by boat or snowmobile. Look for the flagging and sign. MLS#6083597 sq.feet), seasonal lake view. $99,999 PRICE REDUCED! Loads of living space, 4 bdrm, SOLITUDE ON LOON LAKE. 3 baths, 3 fireplaces - 2 gas and one wood burning. Wonderful large Four great lots on the south side of Loon Lake. Fantastic shoreline, beautiful kitchen with big windows and patio door to the deck. Living/great views, many nice trees. Located near the Gunflint Trail on a private road. room with open stair to the maser suite upstairs. The cozy room is Driveway in with power on the lot line. flooded with light, has a wood fireplace and patio door to the deck. All MLS# 6089603-06 $88,000 – 100,000 the windows are Anderson "Eagles" for comfort all seasons. The office/ den could be the 5th bedroom. The garage is 2 car but half used by the LEGENDARY SAWMILL BAY. Magnificent old-growth cedars seller as a heated shop. Easily converted back. Endless possibilities! and maples frame a corner lot with a high and dry build site. Year-round MLS# 6088560 $375,000 PRICE REDUCED! road access and a terrific wildlife habitat awaits your cabin in the woods.

185' of Caribou Lake frontage. MLS#6032953 $89,000 LARGE CONTEMPORARY ESCAPE TO NINEMILE LAKE. Nice, quiet lake between Tofte and Finland known for its recreational opportunities. 2.9 acres very near the GRAND MARAIS BWCAW. Good snowmobile access to the Tomahawk Trail and miles of trail HOME. This home/studio is riding. MLS#6085601 $59,900 ready for your vision! Over 4200 sq ft of living space (including GREAT PRICE LAKE LOT. Deep woods, seclusion and nice views studio) on 2+ floors with many from this Tom Lake lot. This is the desired west side of the lake with access from the Camp 20 Rd. Enjoy a peaceful lake property with good access. large dbl thermopane windows!

Great back roads to explore. Adjacent land available. MLS#6085287 Plus a cozy 1 bdrm apt on main $43,900 floor with its own full size kitchen and fireplace. SOLIDLY built with dry basement, covered deck, garages and more! MLS# 6085626 $365,000 HOMES & CABINS BEAUTIFUL, ENERGYTHE BALLY HOUSE EFFICIENT HOME. This B&B. Seeped in deep newer construction 3 bdrm, 1 history and an abundance of 1/2 bath home with detached charm and class, The Bally garage sits on 10 acres and abuts House Bed & Breakfast is hundreds of acres of federal now available. Not only does land. Open concept floor plan, it have 4 guests rooms (each quartz kitchen counters, lots of w/ their own bathroom), windows, and seasonal views but the owner's home/ of Lake Superior. Designed quarters is spectacular for energy efficiency with itself. Absolutely turn-key. casement windows, maintenance-free siding & in floor heat plus wood Updated throughout and burning stove. Only 10 mins from Grand Marais! MLS# 6088994 lovingly maintained. $359,000 Massive garage, lovely little CHARMING stone garage, garden shed, unbelievable grounds. All within walking TOFTE HOME distance to downtown Grand Marais. MLS#6084663, 6084813 – BIG LAKE $669,000 VIEWS. All the MOUNTAIN charm of the 1930's TOP VIEWS – with all of the LOG HOME. The modern conveniences ultimate wilderness one could want. The retreat - 160 acres current owner put so surrounded by gov't much TLC into this 3 lands. No one will bdrm home since purchased: Brand new bathroom, newer appliances, find you here! The log a new set of steps to the upper part of the lot (which overlooks its own home is masterfully waterfall!), fireplace improvements, improved/repaired chimney, an built and lovingly cared absolutely adorable finished shed that was used as a small art gallery, for. Incredible views, a new fenced-in area, and incredible gardens. The hardwood floors are you can see for miles!

Solar power, well and gorgeous, the layout is ideal and the overall feel is nothing short of cozy septic. Super nice sauna and calm. The Lake Superior views are astounding, there is access to building. Solitude awaits the public shoreline just across the road and access to dining, shopping from this mountain-top retreat. MLS# 6089634 $479,000 and hiking/biking is right outside the door. MLS# 6087734 $230,900 PRICE REDUCED! CLASSIC LOG HOME – SCENIC MOOSE VALLEY. Beautifully crafted, 4 REMOTE HIDEbdrm log home on 81 A-WAY. Charming acres with a mountain-like custom built 2 bdrm, 2 setting. Large kitchen, bath cabin tucked in the large walk out basement, woods overlooking a beaver huge heated garage pond. A screened porch for with work shop, two summer dining. The living historic cabins used for room is open and includes storage, small creek and the kitchen and dining. A thousands of acres of cozy Franklin stove warms adjoining state forest to the whole building. The full explore MLS#6089088 basement is a complete guest space. Generator power and over 100 $446,000 acres to explore. MLS# 6029349 $244,000

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long-owned and loved 2 bdrm cabin is in nice condition and is the perfect simple BWCAW retreat. Paddle into the wilderness for a short day or a long stay.

Cozy warm wood interior with stunning lake views, 200 ft of shoreline. The huge dock is perfect for lounging, fishing and swimming. The large 2.3 acre lot has plenty of room for a larger cabin/home to be built in the future.

MLS#6089203 $169,000 LAKE PRIVACY ON 20 ACRES. Beautiful Lost Lake is a

private, remote wilderness lake with only a few parcels on the water.

This outstanding lot has towering white pines, pristine views from a cabin site on a knoll looking south over the whole lake, and great accessible shoreline for your dock. The lake has no public access and is quiet and peaceful with a motor restriction, and nearly half the shoreline is protected by a conservation easement. Seller is motivated!

MLS#6083646 $129,000 NORTH FOWL LAKE CABIN. Only a lucky few get to

own cabins here. Remote water access from the US side, or drive in to the landing on Ontario side. Stunning views, easy access to the BWCA. The 2 bdrm cabin is one of the nicest remote cabins you'll find. Includes a great

sauna. MLS#6023214 $139,900

the bay and lake. 2.10 acres surveyed and ready to build. A true northwoods setting, nicely wooded, privacy, easy lake access. There is a stubbed in driveway and a building pad. Greenwood lake road is plowed in the winter.

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Cathy Hahn, ABR/GRI • Larry • Jess Smith, Realtor COTTAGE BEAUTIFUL SEA Dean, Realtor • Jake Patten, Realtor PRIME COMMERCIAL LOTS IN LUTSEN.Two acreHOME VILLA ON LAKE sized lots with Highway 61 frontage-road access and great visibility in ACROSS SUPERIOR. Updated downtown Lutsen. Nice creek borders the east property line, nice mature FROM LAKE successful vacation rental forest. Great location for a small gallery, retail or restaurant. A residential SUPERIOR. This sitting just a few steps lot is available adjoining to the north. MLS# 6088430 $97,900 (218) Fax (218) 387-9598 • info@RedPineRealty.com cute home sits just away387-9599 from our beloved• Lake • MLS# 6088431 $89,900 across the highway Superior.

2 bedrooms, PO Box 938,a 14 S. Broadway, Grand Marais, MN 55604 from the big lake sleeping loft within the 2nd RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE shoreline. The 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms and bdrm, 1 bath cottage views that will blow you away!!

LARGE TRACT WITH CREEK. This 319 acre parcel has wood floors, The Sea Villa has modern has ponds & creek frontage on the Flute Reed River. Has been in DNR beamed ceilings, and appliances, a woodburning management program. Great for hunting or homesteading. Access a warm, comfortable stove, wi-fi, TV, indoor is by unimproved easement from the Camp 20 Road, near county feel. Septic and well, a small shed and 11 acres of privacy. MLS# swimming pools/hot tubs, maintenance. The land may be split - take your pick of "40's"! MLS# 6030154 $159,900 sauna and sits right next to 6081432 $258,000 the state bike trail. This gorgeous waterfront townhome is only a short GETAWAY HOME SUGARBUSH, BEAVER, TROUT. Remote 80 acres ,10 drive away from the ski hills and the Superior Hiking Trail. MLS# WITH LAKE miles from Grand Marais with easy access. Surrounded by public land.

6087735 $321,500 VIEWS Perched up on 700’ of Durfee Creek frontage. MLS# 6024638 $129,999 a small hill, this wonderful QUIET PRICE REDUCED! cabin/home offers some LAKE BRULE RIVER RETREAT. Remote 40 acre parcel with small amazing views of Lake SUPERIOR bunk house, covered camp shelter and outhouse. Walk the path to the Superior. All furnishings SEA VILLA. river with 660' shoreline where you can launch your canoe and fish this are included, updated Entirely cozy, placid stretch. Surrounded by wildlife and thousands of US and State plumbing and electrical, comfortable and Forest land. MLS# 6076495 $99,900 newer appliances, and close to the edge WOODS, WATER & SECLUSION. Three 40 acre lots with compliant septic. Smart of our beloved 600 to 1000 ft frontage on Mons Creek. Also includes deeded access to and functional layout with Lake Superior Lost Lake. Private and secluded. MLS# 6089089 $69,900 or wood burning stove. Two acres with mature trees, and a big garage. in Lutsen. Fully MLS# 6089091 $59,900 or MLS# 6089138 $154,777 PRICE REDUCED! furnished, this MLS# 6089090 $69,900 Sea Villa has one bedroom plus loft with two twins. Located in a quieter NEW! RUSTIC NICE HOME SITE NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Nice part of the grounds, but still near the pool/sauna building and the HOVLAND elevation and views from this 6.75 acre lot off of County Rd 6 just minutes playground. Pet friendly! MLS# 6088117 $199,900 PRICE RETREAT. A from town. Frontage on Little Devil Track River, with lowland and REDUCED! small log cabin on highlands. Nice forest and privacy for your home or cabin in the woods.

40 acres highlighted MLS# 6031740 $51,000 NEW! LUTSEN by rolling hills and TOWNHOME 10 ACRES ON THE FLUTE REED RIVER. Very nice some mature white WITH LAKE property for your homestead. The Flute Reed River meanders through pines. Use it as a base VIEWS. If you with a perfect build site about 200 ft from the river. Heavily wooded with camp for hiking and want outstanding mature trees. Great recreational parcel! Electric at the road. MLS# fishing outings, or Lake Superior views, 6087451 $49,500 have a retreat away low maintenance, from a fast paced FLUTE REED RIVER HOME SITES. These two heavily quality, versatility,

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lifestyle. This is a very pretty property near Devil Fish Lake. Real log construction in this simple, yet functional cabin. And it is very quiet out here. MLS# 6090303

$99,000 RUSTIC RECREATIONAL CABIN ON 40+ ACRES. Very private recreational 42 acres with rustic cabin and a beautiful, large pond for wildlife. Great grouse hunting and deer hunting. The timber cabin can easily sleep 6 in the loft.

Offering to sell furnished!

MLS#6087367 $99,000 GETAWAY COTTAGE NEAR DEVIL TRACK RIVER. This little cottage needs some good TLC, but it's a start for someone who wants a seasonal getaway at an affordable price. Spacious yard, surrounded by towering pines and poplars. Property boundary is steps away from Devil Track River. MLS# 6085486 $94,000 FOREST COTTAGE IN HOVLAND. This cozy cabin in the woods comes fully furnished and includes a knotty-pine interior, a sleeping loft, and wood stove. The 1.6 acre parcel is located under a mile away from Lake Superior, with tall pines & deer trials crossing the property. This is a sweet little getaway to the Northwoods.

MLS#6088116 $75,000

comfort and quiet in a North Shore home, it's all right here for you!

This lovely 3 bdrm, 3 bath townhome has 2 fireplaces, a comfortable main level open layout, fully outfitted kitchen and a fantastic deck. A lower level walkout flexible space is used for additional sleeping and lounging. Lutsen Ski Resort, Superior National Golf Course, the state bike trail, the Superior Hiking Trail, dining/drinking, live music - some are within walking distance and the rest are just a very short drive away. Currently used as a vacation rental and it does well. You could continue such a use or keep it all for your very own. Your choice. MLS#

6090455 $389,000

COMMERCIAL BIG OPPORTUNITY, MANY POSSIBILITIES.

Commercial location in Hovland with 1000 ft of Hwy 61 frontage. Large commercial space with a 2 bdrm home and rental cottage, cabins, garage & sheds. Many

improvements and upgrades! MLS# 6089543 $299,900 LARGE GRAND MARAIS LOT. Nice 3.60 acre commercial lot with potential for multi family housing subject to city approval. Good location on the west end of Grand Marais just off Hwy 61. Easy access to the bike trail. MLS# 6089284 $149,500

PRIME RETAIL DOWNTOWN GRAND MARAIS. Main traffic location in the heart of down town. Located on Wisconsin St between Blue Water Cafe and Sivertson Gallery, with 25 ft street frontage and over 2300 sq ft each. Build up for a lake view – lots of possibilities! MLS# 6084743, 44 $144,900 each

wooded parcels have the seclusion of 11-13 acres and about 330' frontage each on the trout stream Flute Reed River. Access is easy from frontage on a county road. Power and broadband are available. These lots are the perfect place for a retreat property or a year-round home. MLS#

6030884, 6030885 $47,500 each 500’ ON MOHNS CREEK. Mixed topography of beautiful

rolling land with many great build sites on 25 acres. Old growth cedar, spruce, pine and birch. Abuts state land. MLS# 6029353

$37,000

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TOP OF BIRCH CLIFF. See 50 miles across Lake Superior – incredible 180 degree views! Private drive and buried power in place. Nice mature trees and public lands on 2 sides. More land is available. This site will rock your world. MLS#6089101 $229,000 ACREAGE ADJOINS WILDERNESS - LAKE ACCESS. This 42 acre parcel includes 400 feet of shoreline on

McFarland Lake. Building sites are located across the road on the hillside with potential lake views. Easy access to the BWCAW and Border Route Hiking Trail. MLS# 6085112 $169,000 NEW! SPECTACULAR LAKE VIEW. Expansive lake views and enchanting forest make up a unique 13 acre parcel. Just 15 minutes from Grand Marais, and a short walk to Lake Superior's shore. Privacy and dense forest make for a truly great building site for your home or retreat.

Power and Broadband are available. Shared driveway leads almost to the property line. MLS# 6090230 $132,000

INCREASINGLY RARE, LARGE RECREATIONAL PARCEL. 190 arces fully surveyed. The perfect retreat. Has a rich

variety of trees, ponds, high and low lands, some meadow land and wetlands. MLS# 6029820 $129,000 NEW! LARGE WOODED ESCAPE. A rare 80 acre retreat or home site just off county road with power and Broadband nearby.

Great location in remote area of Cook County with close proximity to Lake Superior and miles of trails and back roads to roam. Many good building sites and room to situate for maximum privacy. MLS# 6090145

$124,900

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LAND/BUILDING SITES LARGE PARCEL NEAR LUTSEN. Over 65 acres of astounding beauty and opportunity to create your own wooded oasis. These two parcels are ready for someone to execute their vision of a Northwoods experience. Surrounded by public lands for privacy with power and broadband at the road. Partial driveway in place, with proximity to lakes, the BWCA, trail systems and Lutsen. MLS# 6088177 $114,900 LARGE ACREAGE NEAR TOM LAKE.

128 acres with good road access and an easy walk to the Tom Lake boat landing. Year-round road, power is possible here. The 3 forties may be split - take your pick.

MLS# 6081431 $111,000 HUGE POND-HUGE PRIVACY. Large 45+

acre wooded parcel located across from Tom Lake. Huge pond/lake in the very center of the acreage. MLS#

6083920 $90,000 MATURE WOODS, LAKE VIEW, CLOSE TO GRAND MARAIS. Great 20 acre

parcel on County Road 14 with mature forest and Lake Superior views. Good area for a home or recreational property. Could be subdivided.

MLS# 6086641 $89,900 NEW! LARGE PARCEL NEAR SHORE.

This heavily wooded 12 acre parcel is within a short walk to the shore of Lake Superior. Great lake affect and plenty of privacy. Rough shared driveway in place. Close to Broadband and power. Older travel trailer included.

MLS# 6090231 $87,900 LAND NEAR WILSON LAKE. A special

piece of the Northwoods – 16 acres with deeded access to Wilson Lake! USA-owned forest is your backyard.

Driveway, electric, and a small bunkhouse/shed are in place. MLS# 6028685 $80,000 ELEVATED VIEWS IN HOVLAND. Nice elevated property to build a house or cabin, with distant views of Lake Superior. Close to hiking at Judge Magney State Park and Superior Hiking Trail, or trout fishing in the Flute Reed River. The outdoor adventure opportunities are endless! MLS# 6086321 $79,900

FORTY WITH PONDS – COUNTY RD FRONTAGE. This 40 acre parcel has beaver ponds,

adjoining federal land and easy access with frontage on County Rd 14. Just 15 minutes from Grand Marais, this would be a great large home parcel, or rec land with 1000s of acres of USFS lands on the west border.

MLS# 6076727 $65,000 HIDDEN GEM IN HOVLAND. Explore

the 40 acres of seclusion with dramatic views from the south facing bluff. Enjoy the beautiful mixed forest and abundant wildlife. It even has a small gravel pit for your future building needs. The neighbors have electricity and the road has been kept open all winter through a road association. MLS#6076192 $68,000

GREAT LOCATION FOR YOUR HOME.

7.5 acres located just 5 miles from Grand Marais on County Rd 7 blacktop. Some lake views, good building sites, driveway and a tiny cabin set up for your camp outs until you build. MLS#6090492 $64,900

LARGE LAND, POND, LAKE RIGHTS.

Densely wooded 60 acre parcel with beaver ponds and access to Lost Lake. Good seasonal road access, many great building sites and southerly exposure. Lots of elbow room, privacy, and miles of forest roads to explore.

MLS#6086104 $63,900 LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS – GREAT LOCATION. Five heavily wooded acres with

driveway to a beautiful building site. Great lake view!

Only minutes to Grand Marais. Nice mix of trees, quiet dead-end road, south exposure, power and Broadband nearby. Perfect for your home in the woods.

MLS#6086767 $63,000 LARGE LAND, MAPLES, LAKE ACCESS. This 67 acre parcel has high maple ridges,

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a pond, and an easement to walk to Tom Lake. Good seasonal road access, many nice building sites. A perfect escape property in an area with many trails to ride and forest to explore. MLS#6085291 $59,900

TWO INCREDIBLE LUTSEN PARCELS.

this acreage has a nice elevation with some views, some maples, other nice trees and a small creek. Road frontage on an old DNR road in good shape. Power and Broadband are nearby. MLS# 6085875 $59,900

Driveway, electric/broadband, survey and a cozy camper/ RV are all set on Lot 3, while Lot 4 offers unending privacy as it abuts federal land. Christine Lake public boat landing is within walking distance with Poplar and Tait rivers nearby as well. MLS# 6080792 $75,000

DEEP WOODS AND PRIVACY 20 ACRES. Remote with access to modern amenities,

LOT NEAR NINEMILE LAKE. Very private and quiet beauty of a lot with power and year round access. This large 6.8 acre lot sits high on a maple ridge with a seasonal view of the lake and deeded access to the cleared corridor to the shore. MLS#6083977

side of Grand Marais, a mile from down town. Close to the bike trail with privacy on a dead end road. Septic and wells allowed, power and broadband available.

not too far off the beaten path, potential lake views, nice forest and feels remote and private. Just off Jackson Lake DNR Forestry Road. Great area for hiking the nearby SHT, biking or four wheeling the many trails and old logging roads. Potential off-grid home site or cabin site.

within 10 minutes of Grand Marais. Great location with remote feel near trails and thousands of acres of Federal land, yet close to town and the big lake. County road with utilities. MLS# 6076524, 6076539

$56,300 DENSELY WOODED, HIGH GROUND – 20 ACRES IN HOVLAND. Great location

MLS#6085963 $54,900 END OF THE GUNFLINT. Your piece of

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paradise 1/2 mile from Saganaga Lake landing. These 3.62 acres could be your daytrip headquarters for hiking, fishing and berry picking! Access the BWCA without the lakeshore prices. Potential building sites overlooking the Gull Lake watershed. Broadband and electric at the road with year round access. MLS# 6089034

$54,000 PERFECT 5 ACRE HOME SITE. This is a

great residential home site Only 5 miles to town and on a school bus route. Nicely wooded and bordering public land on two sides. A new driveway has been curved into the meadow and perfect home site. 5+ acres for private living. MLS#6084313 $51,900

RECREATION ON POWERS LAKE ROAD. Over 60 acres of wooded land with minimal

wetlands, waiting to be explored and enjoyed. Nearly 1,500 feet of road frontage on Powers Lake Road present a range of options for access. Good spot for a rustic northwoods retreat or hunting camp. Close to Esther Lake for great trout fishing. MLS#6087571 $51,000 20+ ACRES IN HOVLAND. Heavily wooded property with a rustic, wood-heated cabin, in the midst of a sled-dog neighborhood. Driveway minimally maintained; a 4 wheel drive vehicle is a good idea. Lots of recreational opportunities nearby. MLS#6086501

$50,000 WILDLIFE HAVEN. Fairly flat 5.92 acre property

WOODED SECLUSION IN GRAND MARAIS. Several great wooded lots on the west

MLS# 6087223, 26, 28 $49,900 – 58,500 ROLLING LAND, PINES, HOME SITES. Two 10 acre parcels of heavily wooded land

$47,900 - $49,900 WOODED PROPERTY NEAR GRAND MARAIS. 10+ acres with nice trees, hills and a sm. creek. A great place for a home or deer camp. Adjacent lot also for sale (MLS#6082090). MLS# 6082089

$46,900 BUILDING SITE OVERLOOKING MCFARLAND. This pine studded 7 acre

property has easy walking access to the county beach on McFarland Lake. Nice elevated build site with easy county road access. MLS# 6085111 $43,000

ACREAGE IN GRAND MARAIS.

Wonderful, large wooded lot inside city limits, and conveniently located just 1 mile from downtown Grand Marais. Plenty of space here to build a house, stretch out a bit and maybe lay down some roots...with a garden perhaps! MLS# 6088336 $43,000 GREAT LOCATION HOME SITES. Just minutes from Grand Marais on black top County Rd 7 are two 5+ acre lots with easy access to power and Broadband. Good building sites. MLS#6079612

- $42,900 • MLS#6079615 - $64,900 GREAT LOCATION HOME SITE.

Wooded home or cabin site near Devil Track Lake.

The 1.72 acre lot has nice trees and maybe a view of the lake from a second story. The boat landing is just down the road, as are many other lakes and trails.

MLS#6084370 $34,900

despite being located on a hill. Nice mix of poplar, pines and birch trees. Lots of wildlife activity - deer, grouse and wolves. Potential distant Lake Superior view. Adjacent property available (MLS #6082089).

MLS#6082090 $49,900

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DEVIL TRACK RIVER COBBLESTONE HOME AT MOUTH OF LAKE SUPERIOR!

Fully renovated and much loved home, you’ve all seen the outside, the cool looking Cobblestone house on the Lake Superior side of the Devil Track River, just a few minutes east of Grand Marais. While the exterior is interesting, the interior is FANTASTIC! From the warm wood floors to the hand hewn interior beams and trim, this home welcomes you in to the history of the North Shore.

Updated everything and move in ready, walk to the beach and up the river for a day of Fly fishing, just incredible home and location. MLS#6086342 $399,000

CAPE STYLE LIVING ON LAKE SUPERIOR!

Unwind along the 200+ft of private shoreline along Lake Superior, or watch the storms roll in from the comforts of your home. Pockets of beach rock come and go, rearranging just so after each day’s series of waves do their artwork. Every room looks to the big lake for inspiration and relaxation. Lots of room for everyone in this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home. MLS#6086609

$499,000

MOUNTAIN TOP LIVING ON MINNESOTA’S NORTH SHORE! Breathtaking views of Lake Superior are the focus of this home, built

by David Salmela. Lofty Red Pines are scattered amongst the boreal forest surrounding this 4 bedroom home while overlooking the wild country of Tettegouche State Park.

MLS#6086880 $650,000

COTTAGE ON CASCADE’S LAKE SUPERIOR! Simple

Living, Small Footprint 3 bedrm Lutsen Lake Superior home, with large deck Overlooking Lake Superior. Accessible sprawling ledgerock shoreline. Lower level walks out with some overflow guest space and workshop area. $549,000

MLS#6088471

500+ FT ON LAKE SUPERIOR WITH LODGE STYLE HOME!Used as a Vacation

Rental, Bay Breeze is all about comfortable style with spaces designed for entertaining from the Great Room to the Lakeside Deck! A must see home! MLS#6084180 $479,000

OLD WORLD CHARM AND CRAFTSMANSHIP MEET 300’ OF LAKE SUPERIOR BEACH!

Just over an hour from Duluth, you’ll LOVE this secluded getaway with a timeless Vibe! The main home is just the right size, with a guest cabin, each bedecked in all the little matters that count.

Carved birds soar out of the gables, there’s scrollwork, tin filigree, a sauna. The fireplaces! The beach cobbles came in handy, each a masterpiece - roaring delights.

MLS# 6081939 $579,000 REDUCED!

AMAZING LAKE SUPERIOR HOME WITH A BEACH HOUSE! BIG VIEWS FROM ALMOST EVERY ROOM! Beautifully updated kitchen w/ center island. Living room wood burning fireplace is perfect for Lake Superior living! All the hard work on updating bathrooms has been done, this home is ready for your enjoyment! Wait until you see the Beach House! Fabulous for a great sense of the Lake! Many fun features! MLS#6083651 $589,000

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THE INLAND LAKES ARE CALLING! FAMILY CABIN ON PIKE LAKE, GRAND MARAIS!

LAKE SUPERIOR TOFTE CONDO AT CHATEAU!

Dreamy setting with over 300 ft of shoreline, over 10 acres and even some Apple trees! This home has vaulted ceilings, large kitchen, main level bedrm/bath and a lower level rec room with sauna… your guests will never want to leave! Must see to understand the potential this home has!

2+ car garage, lean to storage.

Super Cute 1 bedroom 1 bath Getaway with all the Amenities at Chateau!

MLS#6086139 $64,999 REDUCED!

MLS#6086465 $449,900 BIG VALUE!

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SURFSIDE #16A ON LAKE SUPERIOR, MINUTES TO LUTSEN MOUNTAINS! Clean

UNIT 1 AT BLUEFIN BAY RESORT!

$179,900 FOR YOUR ¼ SHARE! REDUCED!

MLS#6077000 REDUCED! $339,900

and Crisp Modern Design, this Quarter Share is waiting for those looking to vacation A LOT along the North Shore! Sensible and cost efficient, this Townhome is a Stone’s Throw to Lake Superior! Check out the 3D Virtual Tour at www.TimberWolffRealty.com and walk through the townhome! You’ll see top quality and inviting spaces for you to create family memories! MLS#6080869

Excellent Vacation getaway on the North Shore, this 2 bedroom Condo has modern design with vaulted ceilings and TONS of Lake Superior views, just a stone’s throw to Lake Superior!

Super rental revenues, excellent amenities!

MOUNTAIN RESORT HOMES BIG VALUES AT CARIBOU HIGHLANDS, FANTASTIC SUMMER FUN ON THE MOUNTAIN!

WOW WHAT A GREAT LUTSEN LAKE CABIN! MLS#6082618 $374,900

NEEDS TLC, A CHARMING CABIN ON CARIBOU LAKE WITH ALMOST 200 FT OF SHORELINE!

Great Peninsula Point location! Fabulous Lake views from cozy living room w/ wood burning fire place! Wrap around deck, 2 car detached.

MLS#6085653 $325,000 REDUCED!

JUST LIKE THE OL’ LAKE CABINS FROM YOUR YOUTH! Rustic but

MOOSE MOUNTAINS VIEWS!

3 bedrm 2 bath Lovely Townhome, TONS OF VALUE at an all time low price of $171,000 MLS#6082462 Ask for #515!!

comfortable, located on awesome Pike Lake with nice views and sense of wilderness while being part of a small lake community. Tons of value with the cabin and garage. Spend your days fishing on Pike and your evenings on the deck overlooking Pike Lake! $269,000

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120A Bridge Run at Caribou Highlands! Two levels of fun, upstairs bedroom/bunk space.

Must See at this price! MLS#6084056 $79,900!

124B THE BEST AT CARIBOU

because it is completely updated and has a double deck, gorgeous 1 bedrm condo! MLS#6032522, REDUCED $92,900 WOWSER!

#670 MOOSE MOUNTAIN! 5 Bedrm 4 bath MINT townhome with AMAZING VIEWS OF MOOSE MOUNTAIN! MLS#6087455 $319,000

MLS#6087771

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WILDERNESS HOMES, LAKE VIEWS, AND IN TOWN…READ ALL ABOUT ‘EM! MAIN LEVEL LIVING WITH 2 BEDRMS 1 BATH AND TONS OF STYLE! Newer Construction Move in

WALK TO GRAND MARAIS! This home is a

must see, from the new kitchen to the super functional layout with three bedrms/bath on upper level and the lower level designed for fun times with additional bunk room and bath. Family room is bright and sunny, a Must See home!

New Roof, detached garage and Sauna house! MLS#6083092

Ready just minutes to downtown Lutsen! Bright and sunny southern exposure, open concept kitchen and family room spaces. MLS#6088801

$159,900

$287,500

NEW! SMALL FOOTPRINT GETAWAY!

NEW! AWESOME LUTSEN RETREAT! Newly constructed off grid

cabin in Lutsen with a modern feel sitting on 5 acres! The Wood stove will take any chill off while you enjoy this 1 bedroom cabin, with enough room for a pull out couch to sleep four. Maintenance free deck wraps around three sides and the sauna has a changing room and beautiful cedar walls inside. The cabin is roughed in for electric and plumbing for the future! Great location to enjoy peace and quiet. MLS#6090139 $134,900

Surrounded mostly by Superior National Forest lands, this gem is minutes from the BWCA with yr round access, electric and fiber optic to the cabin. One bedrm insulated NICE cabin, with electric storage heat. Drilled well on site to haul your own water and an Outhouse. Minutes to the BWCA, make this your base camp for wilderness adventures! MLS#6089964 $147,500

LOVELY TEMPERANCE RIVER AREA HOME-6 AC SURROUNDED BY MILES OF PUBLIC LAND. Adjoining bike trail, a ¼

mile from the Temperance River biking and hiking bridge, a minute more to Lake Superior! Head up the Temperance Rd to the tranquil setting of the #8 swimming hole on the Temperance River! Lovingly maintained home. 3 bedrms, 2 baths, plus sun room bunk room! Large garage w/ art studio space?

NEW! YEAR ROUND HOME IN FINLAND! Great elevation and 10 acres to play on

with nice views of the ridge and Baptism River. Home was moved and rehabbed from Cliff and Shore Resort, was the middle section of the building. Great home for year round living or just having it as a cabin with perfect location. Very charming open floor plan with lots of natural light in the living area. Master Bedroom and guest bedroom are in the west wing and living room with open floor plan to the kitchen in the East. Nice separation for entertaining and relaxation. All one level living! The large deck and spacious yard completes the whole North woods package! Borders public land to North and Baptism River is across the Cramer Road, many hiking and snowmobiling opportunities nearby!

MLS#6084142 $355,000

2 CABINS OUTSIDE GRAND MARAIS, RENTAL OPPORTUNITY. Yes, they need

fixing up but these cabins have a highly desirable location just “Up the Hill” from Grand Marais. Currently generate rental income, use your vision on upgrades!

MLS#6090618 $189,000

MLS#6085107 $69,000

NEW! DREAMY TOFTE LOG CABIN-NEW CONSTRUCTION! Lovely

WELL DESIGNED SMALL FOOTPRINT WITH TONS OF FUNCTION! 3 bedrm

home in a wilderness setting very near to Blue Fin Bay on Lake Superior! Spacious eat in kitchen, 2 bedrm 1 bath Mint home with large deck for relaxing after a day of Hiking at Oberg, just minutes away.

1 bath main level living with vaulted ceiling in Great room and kitchen areas. Nearly new home, this is a Wowser to see, take the Virtual Tour!! Attached garage too! MLS#6088802 $209,900

MLS#6088871 $219,900

E E L L A A S ING S ING D D N N E E P P DREAMY HOMESTEAD IN LUTSEN! MLS#6083720

FANTASTIC GETAWAY CABIN! MLS#6086021 $189,900

GUNFLINT TRAIL WILDERNESS HOME WITH VIEWS OF GUNFLINT LAKE! Newer construction log sided home.

10 acres bordering the Superior National Forest on 2 sides- seclusion! Throw the boat in at the nearby Gunflint Lake landing when you want to hit the water. Newer home has Fabulous lake views, spacious deck. Fabulous stone fireplace, open dining/kitchen area. Gourmet kitchen, granite. Master en suite bedrm, screened porch.

Lots of elbow room with the additional bedrms.

MLS#6083975 $279,000

E L A S ING D N E P NEW! NESTLED IN THE TREES MLS#6090291 $174,900

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CAMPN’, HUNTN’, FUN GETAWAY LAND, INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE! ROCKY WALL outskirts of Silver Bay! Huge Lake Superior Views, Driveway and Campsite in Place! Maple Forest, Electric, Developed Build Site!

$99,900 MLS#6074084

30 acres Wilderness, Borders lands next to Little Manitou River! MLS#2309327 $129,000 2+ car Garage in Place sitting on 3.4 acre lot with 200ft of shoreline on Ninemile Lake!

South Sloping land in Tofte, Seasonal Lake Views in beautiful setting at LeVeaux Mountain. Easy access, electric, fiber…build ready! Ask for 2xx and 3xx LeVeaux Ridge MLS#6089001 AND 6089003

$67,000 EACH

Maples with lots of Elbow Room, Year Round access and nice location between Cross River in Schroeder and Finland! MLS#6028422 $49,000 Wildwood acres lots- ranging from $19-33,000 Great location! MLS#6087233

MLS#6087805 $139,000

Well-Manicured Lot in Lutsen! Driveway and building site in place, 1.75 acres.

NEW! Lake Superior Views in Tofte! 4+ acres with a creek! MLS#6090659 $79,000

MLS#6086735 $29,000

Wilderness land with canoe access to Tait Lake!

3+ ac a stone’s throw to Tait Lake!

Crosswinds in Tofte, Walk to Coho!

Large pkg lots, Great Value. FROM $45,000

MLS#6077966

10 Ac Parcels of Maples! Rolling Terrain of Mature Maples to a Sweet Building site Parcels Over a Mixed Boreal Forest. Year Round Access and Electric at Road!

MLS#2024250 $42,000

40 ac Sugar Loaf Rd-Hunter’s Paradise, upland and level land. Yr Round Access, minutes to Lake Superior.

MLS#6078839 $42,000

5 ac in the heart of Lutsen, just above TimberWolff!

Great location for family home or Vaca Cabin!

MLS#6077951 $39,000

Heartland of Lutsen, 80 ac at the Foothill on Turnagain Trail, Fabulous Wilderness Build s of Ski Hill ridge, near downtown Lutsen!

NEW! Views Views Views of Tait Lake Pines! 2.27 acres of privacy with deeded access to Tait Lake -

Jonvick Creek Runs Through It! Enjoy the Sounds of the Creek running by your future build site, Fabulous Lutsen Location just off the Caribou Trail!

High Ground above Lake Superior, Bloomquist Mountain area!

Tait Lake area, Legend Trail parcel bordering USFS lands with views of Wills and Williams Lake!

Quiet Side of Town Building Site, just off the East 5th Street in the heart of Grand Marais. Walk to East Bay!

Hilltop build site in the Maples, Isak Ridge Rd. Nice Lake Superior Views with Superior National Forest lands across the Road. Perfect for a Walk Out Home Design!

LAKE SUPERIOR views, Rolling terrain with creek meandering through the land. Beautiful setting less than five minutes to Grand Marais!

Wilderness Lutsen location at Tait Lake- backlot with Driveway in place!

Yr Round and Electric

Mature Trees In Town!

Excellent location for your main level living home, tucked in to the trees while being a minute to Sawtooth Mountain Clinic and the YMCA!

MLS#2312987 $119,000

MLS#6074981 $57,500

MLS#6028619 $67,500

MLS#6084133 $49,000

MLS#6029115 $33,000

Caribou Hillside in Lutsen! Maple hillside above Ward Lake and Caribou Lake, FABULOUS location for summer and winter fun! Must see land!

Hansen Hjemstead Rd, level build site with nearby pond!

Woodland Foothills Build Ready lots, Shared Water & Community Septic from

Tucked in the maples with cedar forest surround, 2 parcels at

MLS#6086473 $48,000

MLS#6078781 5 AC $40,000

MLS#2309328+ FROM $39,000

RUSTIC CABINS AND GETAWAYS! NEW! CLASSIC GARAGE CABIN ON PIKE LAKE ROAD! Long winding

driveway, with cleared build site area. 2017 built garage with electric and fiber used as a SWEET summer cabin getaway! Porta Potty on site! MLS#6088829

$89,900

NEW! RUSTIC LIVING IN THE HEART OF TOFTE! Relaxing

deck with wide open Lake Superior Views! Great spot for your recreational base camp! MLS#6090776

MLS#6084134 $39,900

$36,000 MLS#6084131-2

MLS# 6090031 $50,000

MLS#6085097 $39,000

MLS#6082222 $59,000

MLS#6029849 $65,000

MLS#6080711 $80,000 MLS#6080709 $79,000

Coveted County Road 7 Location!

Two 5 acre parcels remain, with creek meandering along the border.

Nice boreal forest, high elevations!

MLS#6086990 $63,000 MLS#6086993 $65,000

INLAND LAKE LANDS

NEW! DEERYARD LAKE: Back to the Basics with 2.4 acres and 175ft of shoreline on Deeryard Lake! MLS#6090377 $172,000 LAKE DEERYARD LAKE GETAWAY! 2.30 acres and 175ft of shoreline! MLS#6086435 $174,900 BEST OF THE VILLAGE AT NINEMILE! 1800ft of shared shoreline on Ninemile Lake, great location and sense of privacy! MLS#

JUST NORTH OF SILVER BAY, PALISADE VIEWS OF LAKE SUPERIOR! Gorgeous Lakeshore, Priced Way Below Tax

Assessed Value! Gorgeous Views down the Coastline and Well buffered from Hwy.

MLS#2313255 $185,000 SCHROEDER, JUST OVER AN HOUR FROM DULUTH! Home site just 40 ft from the Big Lake, level easy access, well buffered from Hwy!

MLS#6032752 $250,000 LARGE LAKE SUPERIOR PARCEL, JUST AN HOUR CLARA LAKE IN LUTSEN! Wilderness Lakeshore Site with FROM DULUTH! Rolling terrain, level shoreline, and nearly 600 ft of it! cleared build site, driveway in place. Electric at road, 200 ft PRIME shoreline. Enjoy your own paradise on Lake Superior! MLS#6032772 $499,900 $169,000 MLS#6088357 CHRISTINE LAKE 10 AC bordering Superior National Forest, WILLARD LANE PIKE LAKE VIEW LAND WITH Yr Round Access, electric/broadband avail. Hill top build site overlooking LAKE ACCESS! Rugged elevation, great build site. Shared 20 ft access to mature white pine, cedar lined shoreline on Christine. Serenity Now! Pike Lake for $75,000 MLS#6078799 MLS#6023288 $99,900 NEARLY 8 ACRES AND 473 FT OF COBBLE BEACH SHORELINE ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Nice Build Sites, Rugged Terrain! Grand Portage area. MLS#6078704 $266,00

6087908 $37,000

COMMERCIAL UP NORTH!

$99,000

FISHERMAN’S DREAM GETAWAY ON GREENWOOD LAKE, WALTER IS WAITING! End of the bay bordering USFS lands and some Super Shoreline!

Call today for details!

MLS# 6027279 $199,000

FORMER SITE OF THE CROSS RIVER CAFÉ!

LOW MAINTENANCE RENTAL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY! Enjoy

Lots of Opportunities, River Frontage and Established site.

MLS#6028366 $324,900

access from Highway 61 and leveled building site! MLS#6087649

solid long term rentals, selfsustaining solid local businesses.

Highway frontage and Room to Expand Up! Support the Local Economy and Enjoy some passive income, Buy Now and bring your ideas for expansion!

MLS#6078629 $65,000 NEW! COMMERCIAL VACANT LOT WITH LAKE SUPERIOR VIEWS! 4.89 acres with direct $220,000

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Grand Marais Area

Lutsen Real Estate Group Office 218-663-7971

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Meet Our Awesome Agents!

Sandy McHugh 218-370-7841

Kelsi Williams 218-428-0992

Grand Marais Home with a View!

Must-see home! 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom move-in ready home conveniently located 3 miles west of the heart of Grand Marais.

Panoramic Lake Superior views throughout. Great craftsmanship and attention to detail. Open-concept main living/dining/kitchen complete with screen porch and pantry/wet bar. Walk out lower level with bedroom, full bath, additional living space, office & laundry room.

In the summer and winter months, enjoy the outdoor hot tub, the separate sauna building & fire pit located along a lit rock path outside of the lower level rec room. Need additional recreation space or living space? Look no further than the fully finished living space above the heated garage complete with a full bar and ample storage. Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the state of MN. MLS 6090103 $429,900

Devil Track Lake Cabin.

Don’t miss this cozy cabin located on 6.52 acres of land on the west end of Devil Track Lake! The cabin features wood beams, a main floor openconcept layout, and large loft space with amazing lake views. Idyllic, level yard space - plenty of room for yard games, outdoor dining, and bonfires!

Enjoy reading, writing, or playing games in the peaceful screen porch. Unique shoreline with permanent dock access - you’ll love this cove of Devil Track and its possibilities for paddle boarding, boating, swimming and more! On the other side of the private road, you’ll love the clearing that has already been done - level land at the mouth of privately created trails. Perfect for ATV access, hiking, snowshoeing, and more! MLS 6085747 $284,900

Spectacular Devil Track Home.

Inger Andress 218-216-7141

Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-0876

Fully-furnished, turnkey DevilTrack Lake Home. Updated 2-story home located on Devil Track Lake, just 8 miles up the scenic Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais. Modern decor with a flare of up north touches. Lakefacing deck and LL patio allowing you to enjoy the spacious backyard that leads up to the lake. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, spacious master suite on the main level. Two living areas, full sized kitchen and dining room, a perfect gathering place. Unique artwork and carefully selected furnishings. Wall to wall windows to take full advantage of the Devil Track Lake views year round. New roof, stain, decking, flooring, newer appliances and more. No work required on your part. Fish & swim in the summer, ski, snowmobile or ice fish in the winter. This home is the ideal place to set up your year-round base for adventure while being just minutes away from beautiful downtown Grand Marais. Part of the Landing at Devil Track Homeowner’s Association providing year round access, snow removal, maintained road and driveway, lawn care and covenants designed to protect your investment. This home is currently part of the Cascade Vacation Rental program. New owners can elect multiple options how best to use and enjoy their new vacation property.

MLS 6089182 $425,000

Two Harbors Area Mike Larson Broker 218-370-1536

Steve Surbaugh Broker 218-663-7971

Charming Gooseberry Retreat! You’ll love this

SALE G IN PEND

incredibly charming 3 bedroom/2 bath 6.61-acre retreat located less than one mile from the Gooseberry Falls! In addition to the home’s unique proximity to Gooseberry, it’s located only 12 miles North of Two Harbors. Enjoy the closeness of town with the privacy of the country and convenience of being located on Highway 61! With tongue and groove ceilings, arched details throughout, and plentiful natural light, the home is warm, welcoming, and full of character. Single level living with a large deck that runs the length of the house and overlooks the backyard. The yard is complete with a creek that runs through the property and has been known to contain steelhead trout! Ample garage space to utilize for storage and hobbies; garage attached to the home in addition to a 2-stall detached garage with separate hobby/storage space. Ample storage for all of your favorite outdoor activities! Living room flooring replaced within the past two years. Property served by city sewer. MLS 6090332 $289,900

Lutsen/Tofte Area Gorgeous Lutsen Home.

Gorgeous log home tucked into the perfect spot in the Superior National at Lutsen golf community. Open concept w/cobblestone FP & four-season porch in a woodsy setting. Perfect layout for entertaining, with peninsula bar & stainless appliances. 3 bed, 3 bath, incl main flr owner suite with separate tub/shower. Main floor laundry. 2 add’l bedrooms on upper level w/full bath & loft. In-flr heat w/elec boiler & propane FP for dual fuel savings. Wraparound deck facing Lk Superior with outdoor gear closet. Oversized, detached dbl garage & cool firepit. Well-maintained home with great curb appeal.

Well-managed HOA with shared state-certified water/waste systems. Perfect location to enjoy all of the activities the North Shore has to offer. Close to restaurants, shops and within walking distance of North Shore Winery! MLS 6088120 $489,900.

Stunning Superior Property.

Beautiful and well-maintained home with unparalleled views of Lake Superior from most rooms. Light pours into this 2-bed, 2-bath home, accenting the Scandinavian-looking aspen paneling with vaulted ceilings. A stunning accent is the Vermont Casting Wood Stove installed a year ago. The kitchen has a JennAir stove top with easy conversion to a grill top.

Large floor-to-ceiling windows brings the glorious outdoor foliage and woods into your dining experience. The wet bar extension gives extra room for the chef. Magnificent location with accessible ledge rock. Perfect spot for a camp fire, or Tofte fireworks watching! Dining in the gazebo is a surreal experience of being surrounded by the professionally-landscaped yard; no need for a lawn mower. All of this plus a double, detached garage. This is a must-see property!

MLS 6088709 $699,900

Drom Hytte in Lutsen.

Located on the ever popular Cascade Beach Road, Drom Hytte is Norwegian for “dream cabin” and that describes this delightful property to a “T”. You will be charmed by the thoughtfully placed Norwegian decorating touches throughout the cabin making it a comfy and cozy North Shore retreat. Nestled in a quiet and private little bay that affords outstanding views up and down the coast of Lake Superior. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. A separate playhouse and custom built timber frame outside feed a wood burning sauna with an enclosed changing room. Located on approximately 285’ of Lake Superior shoreline, approx 1.5 acres for utmost privacy. Property is currently managed by Cascade Vacation Rentals. Current reservations through Oct 2020 shall be honored. Perfect opportunity for continued rental program as all components are in place. Opportunity for private ownership and use as well. Showings shall be coordinated with existing reservations & other current showing practices in play. Extremely well maintained with a detailed list of all improvements over the last 10 years. Move in ready....all you need is the key, literally. MLS 6089681 $599,500

Caribou Lake Home.

Your chance to be on Caribou Lake! Large, level lot in a beautiful maple forest. Zen-like walking path to your private dock. Charming log home with 3 beds, 2 baths, natural woodwork, vaulted ceilings, a cozy gas fireplace & terrific lake views. Bright kitchen, with pine cabinets and functional layout. Spacious loft with ample sleeping room. Deck spans the entire lakeside. Walkout lower level with another bathroom already in place. Simple finishing to the LL could maximize livable space to nearly 1,400 sq ft. Swimming, kayaking, canoeing, biking, all right outside your door. Year-round access on HOA maintained roads for both summer and winter use. Lutsen is nearby when you need provisions, plus close to hiking trails, ski hill, golf course, winery and amazing restaurants. Caribou Lake is the place to be! MLS 6089642 $380,000

Aspenwood on Lake Superior. Gorgeous lake views from

every level of this sharp Lake Superior condo. Quality finishes including granite, wood & tile floors, maple cabinets, with a cool, modern vibe. Multiple spaces to hang out in this spacious, three-level unit with 2 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Large windows for wide-open views of the big lake. Vacation rental revenues help to offset the cost of ownership. Enjoy your time on the North Shore without any pesky chores. Just enjoy lake living, and all of the activities this area has to offer: golfing, skiing, hiking, biking, beach combing, music, shops & restaurants, plus more. Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the state of MN, unrelated to listing agent. MLS 6085503 $299,900.

- EARN MONEY WHEN YOU ARE AWAY Place your home in our Vacation Rental Program.

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Real Estate is serious business, and we understand that.

From the Gunflint Trail, to the shores of Lake Superior- we have full time agents ready to assist you in selling and buying. Our agents live here, work here and are defined by service and expertise.

Lake Superior Parcels

Give us a call today!

Coveted Stonegate Rd

Build-ready Lake Superior parcel. Driveway, power & septic already in place. Private setting with no hwy noise.

Accessible shoreline, cleared build site, surveyed. Make this beautiful spot your new Lake Superior homesite!

Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the state of MN, unrelated to listing agent. MLS 6082793 $229,900

Other Vacant Land Parcels ithout w s s e c c !

Lake Ashore prices Lake

Inland Lake Lots Tait Lake, Lutsen

This gorgeous Tait Lake property waterfront lot is a must-see! Enjoy 208 spectacular feet of shoreline and 3.83 wooded acres situated on either side of a private association-owned road which is accessible year-round. You’ll love the scenery as you approach the lake: the picturesque drive, mature trees, and rolling hills.

Paddle, fish, snowshoe, hike, and more from this scenic location! Just 12 miles away from Lutsen area activities and a short 30 minute drive from the great shops and restaurants in Grand Marais. This serene lot is ready to be your retreat! MLS 6084736 $209,000.

Enjoy beautiful Tait Lake

Another Price Reduction!

Priced nearly 25% below current assessed value, and down $60,000 from original list. Someone could ask, “what’s wrong”? Absolutely nothing, just a very motivated seller!

This is a large parcel on beautiful Tait Lake, consisting of 6.1 acres with deeded access to a nearby private Association boat landing (a couple blocks) on Tait Lake, and no pricey lakeshore taxes. Towering white pines, multiple build sites and a corner lot ideally-situated for convenient ingress and egress from two sides of Caps Trail so that you can trailer your boat in and out with ease! Located just 13 miles from Lutsen, adjacent to the Caribou Trail. Power & broadband at the road. HOA handles road maintenance and plowing giving you year-round access! Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the State of MN unrelated to listing agent. Please let listing agent know if you intend to walk the property, but you’re welcome to do so! Make an offer today – one of the best values in all of Cook County.

MLS 6085581 $69,000

Sugar Loaf Road ‘Eighty’

This wooded ‘untouched’ property is secluded yet has year round public road access that is snow plowed and maintained for you... approximately 1/4 mile of frontage road access. Only less than 30 minutes away from Lutsen Mountain’s ski hill and Superior National golf course. For the outdoor enthusiast, it is close to several destinations, the Sugar Loaf Nature Trails and Center, Caribou Falls, Temperance River and the Superior National Hiking trail. This is a generous eighty-acre parcel, with many older cedar trees that would be an ideal place to build a forest home, cabin for hunting or to have a piece of pristine nature!

MLS 6085833 $129,900

Devil Track Lake Lots Great location for second home, primary residence, or cabin. Wooded shoreline with many potential building and driveway locations. Ample space for septic and well.

Pristine shoreline, plus close proximity to Grand Marais and many area activities.

MLS 6081021, 6081022, 6081023, 6081024. Priced from $99,900 to $149,900.

Superior National Golf Course Homesites Few Golf Courses have been built on land as spectacular as Superior National. And more recently the golf course just completed its nearly $4.5 million course improvement project on the River and Canyon Nines. The homesites listed below are tucked within the Cedar Forest along River 6 fairway and River 6 green. With water, sewer, power and broadband available, combined the sounds of the Poplar River just across the fairway and so much more beauty, the value offered simply is unbelievable.

Lots 1 and 2, Block 1. Outstanding location. These lots lay adjacent to River #3 fairway, near the green. Lots 1 and 2 are the only golf course lots that are independent of all other golf course lots and therefore nicely private. Walking distance to Gitchi Gami bike and walking trailhead. Minutes to Lutsen Mountains. Common Water and Sewer hook-up available thru HOA. Seller is an owner/agent.

MLS 6090570 $79,500.

Gunflint Trail

Lot 4 Block 2. This lot sits adjacent to #4 fairway on River 9 at Superior National Golf Course. Very nice build site with easy access from Ski Hill Road. Water, Sewer, power and broadband available curbside.

This is an excellent value. MLS 6089187 $59,900

Cozy, Private Loon Lake Cabin Comfortable, seasonal lake home on beautiful Loon Lake, in a bay along the southern shore. This one bedroom home includes an adjacent bunkhouse (4 person sleeping capacity), a newer two stall garage and a dock on the waterfront. Boat and motors are allowed on Loon Lake, with fishing for smallmouth bass, lake trout, and walleye. Nearby are entries to the BWCAW, plus hiking trails, groomed XC trails and snowmobile trails.

This area is part of the true Northwoods of northern Minnesota, with more wild animals than people. The Gunflint Trail is a dead end road providing access to the wilderness lands and lakes of the Boundary Waters of northeastern Minnesota. The main home is a wood frame building with one bedroom and one bath, a common room living/dining/kitchen, ¾ bath, washer/dryer, gas water heater, and wood fireplace stove for heat and ambience in the living room. Electric baseboard heat in the bedroom. The outside porch on south side of the home overlooks the lake. Adjacent bunk house with double bed, bunk beds and a ½ bath. Wood frame building on wood post footings. Heavily forested 1.53 acre lot with old growth white cedar and white pine, and 315’ of lakeshore. Dock is 10’x12’ on solid wood cribbing. Wild fire sprinkler system covers the buildings and grounds for state of the art wild fire protection. Seasonal access via private gravel road around east end of Loon Lake, 1 mile from the paved Gunflint Trail (Scenic BywayCounty Road 12) and about 40 miles from Grand Marais. MLS 6090829 $299,000

Lot 6, Block 5. Very nice golf course lot adjacent to the 6th green at the newly renovated Superior National at Lutsen Golf Course. This lot is set up nicely adjacent to green #6 and directly across the fairway is the Poplar River. The orientation of this lot and build site will provide good sun all day long and all year long.

A very nice building area has been sited. Broadband, water and sewer curbside. The property is within an HOA which provides water and sewer to homeowners within the association. MLS 6090267 $94,500.

Hwy 61 Frontage Convenient Build Site.

Great parcel of land conveniently located just 2.7 miles east of Grand Marais. Well already in place.

Located on Hwy 61; perfect place to build a new home. 2.29 acres.

MLS 6081081 $55,600

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Bluefin Bay Condos & Townhomes

New townhomes, total coastal luxury right on the shore of Lake Superior. 3,000 s/f, 3BR, 3BA. Quarter-share ownership w/ flexibility for personal use & rental income. Excellent family retreat or investment property. Prices from $174K-$215K, includes furnishings.

Bluefin Unit 7

Bluefin Unit 18

3 BR, 2 BA. Recent $130K elegant remodel. Only a few feet from shore. $419,900

2 BR, 2 BA floorplan.

Unique to the whole resort. A guest favorite. $340,000

Bluefin Unit 32

1 BR, 1 BA. Charming unit with brand new bath, kitchen, and fireplace. $50K in Rental Income. $275,000 SOLD

Eric Frost

Bluefin Unit 37

2 BR, 2 BA. Upper level unit affords panoramic lake views. Over $60K in rental income. $315,000

Bluefin Unit 38

Let Eric, exclusive sales agent for Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts, provide the details about each property and guide you through the process. Contact him today to learn more.

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2 BR, BA turn-key rental property. Newly remodeled and tastefully decorated.

Deb Niemisto 218-370-8434

NORTHWOODS REALTY

Sales Agent, Bluefin Bay Family of Resorts

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1 BD 1 Ba $79,900

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3 BD, 2 Ba $101,900 MLS 6089547

3 BD 3 Ba Luxury Living unit 535 unit 515 $385,000 $399,000 MLS 6083142 MLS 6083130

Sleeps 6 $105,000 MLS 6080501

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CATCHLIGHT

Gray Tree Frog While hiking I came across this gray tree frog on a moss covered log. Due to their ability to camouflage themselves I almost missed seeing it. Gray tree frogs will change their color to blend in with whatever they are sitting on.

This one matched the moss covered log. I’ve also seen them on a cedar tree blending perfectly with the brown bark. I once saw one on a light colored spot of bedrock and the frog was the same color, a light colored gray. When doing a photo workshop one time a guy told me that he saw one on a pink piece of styrofoam next to his house and the frog actually was pink. I have to admit I have not experienced that, but it’s pretty amazing to see them adapt to so many colors.—Paul Sundberg NORTHERN WILDS

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on the Gunflint Trail

Unspoiled. Serene.

Spectacular. Unforgettable.

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elcome to Golden Eagle Lodge, a family oriented, year-round resort located on the Gunflint Trail of Northeastern Minnesota, only 30 miles north of Grand Marais. As the only residents on Flour Lake, and nestled in the 3 million acres of the Superior National Forest, you can look forward to the quiet and solitude offered only from a true wilderness setting.

in winter. Visit our website to find in detail how each season can help shape your vacation.

Try our 9-site campground which offers the same quiet and personal service as our cabins; each site comes equipped with water and electric hookups.

We go out of our way to ensure every aspect of your visit will convince you to come back and see us again.

Each season has something special to offer; We know much time, effort, and expense is excellent fishing, canoeing, and hiking in summer invested in a vacation and we would be honored and nationally-renowned Cross-Country Skiing if you considered us as your vacation destination.

You won’t be disappointed!

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