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Celebrating Lake Superior Across the Northern Wilds, when you talk about “the Lake,” everyone knows what you mean. Some call it “the Big Lake,” others “the Pond.” All refer to same body of water: Lake Superior. In this issue, we celebrate Superior, because it is so important to every aspect of life in the Northern Wilds. Lake Superior defines who we are. It limits our access to the outside world, forcing us to travel the one highway that follows its shores. The only westward highways lead from Duluth and Thunder Bay; nearly 200 miles apart. Equally impressive, you can head north in a canoe from Lake Superior at the Nipigon River and cross only one road between the lake and Hudson’s Bay. We live on the edge of some of the wildest country left on Earth. The immensity of Lake Superior is humbling. See it for the first time and you may think it is as vast as the ocean. It is not. The lake is 350 miles long and up to 160 miles wide; big enough to influence the weather along its shores. Winters are warmer and snowier near the lake. During the heat of summer, tourists flock to its shores to take advantage of its “natural air-conditioning.” It holds more water, 3 quadrillion gallons, than all of the other Great Lakes combined. While the average depth is nearly 500 feet, its deepest point is almost 1,300 feet. Superior’s water is cold, clear and clean. The lake’s characteristics are reflected in the character of the people who live along its shores. Nearly everyone makes a choice to live here, because this is not an easy place to live. The weather is tough. Economic opportunities are limited. Urban amenities are few. For many of us, the benefits of being here outweigh those challenges. We have strong, close-knit communities. Outstanding outdoor recreation is available year-round. A few places are as beau-

tiful as the Northern Wilds. It’s no wonder a significant portion of the economy is based upon tourism, recreation and the arts. This issue reflects a little of everything Lake Superior has to offer. Breana Roy shares some of the works featured at the Bayfront Art Festival, as well as Lake Superior-themed artworks. Elle Andra-Warner tells some stories about historic lighthouse keepers. Erin Altemus takes us into the depths, where intrepid divers explore the lake’s many shipwrecks. Kelsey Roseth introduces us to the avid photographers who capture images of the many ships that traverse the lake. If you want to have fun outdoors, we offer lots of options. Joe Friedrichs talks with charter captains who take their customers out in pursuit of the lake’s trout and salmon. Gord Ellis explains the wonderful resurgence of Black Bay’s walleye, perch and pike fisheries. Julia Prinselaar talks about the benefits of edible forests. Sparky Stensass identifies many of the rocks you’ll find along Lake Superior beaches. Far across the lake, James Smedley gives us the rundown on the Wawa Salmon Derby. You’ll find a wide selection of fun events this month. Hungry? Maren Webb takes us to Rib Fest in Thunder Bay. Like music? Head for Two Harbors, where Kelsey Roseth reports on the Two Harbors City Band playing weekly summer concerts. And Casey Frichett introduces us to the Two Harbors Ukulele Group. This is also the month for the annual Live from the Rock Folk Festival in Red Rock. Of course, the granddaddy of North Shore festivals is the Fisherman’s Picnic in Grand Marais. It’s a massive get-together where graduates of Cook County High School celebrate their class reunions. If you are in town during

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The Mist of Avalon, which was originally built in 1967, will be anchored in Grand Portage Bay August 12-13. | SUBMITTED

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Grand Portage welcomes tall ship GRAND PORTAGE—Visitors to the annual Grand Portage Rendezvous Days and Pow Wow will have the opportunity to board the tall ship Mist of Avalon, which will be anchored in Grand Portage Bay August 12-13. Pam Neil, chief of interpretation for the Grand Portage National Monument, said the ship is planned to arrive on the afternoon of Thursday, August 11, weather depending. Because the water depth in Grand Portage Bay is shallow, the ship will anchor off shore. The Sea Hunter, a passenger vessel that runs between Grand Portage and Isle Royale, will serve as the shuttle for free tours to the public on Saturday. Participants will board the Sea Hunter at the Grand Portage National Monument’s dock and then transfer to the Mist of Avalon via a gangway. Tours for the public will take place from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on an hourly basis. On board, the crew of the ship will serve as tour guides. The tours will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are free and will be available at the national monument’s Heritage Center. You must have rubber soled shoes to board the ship. It is not ADA accessible. No strollers, pets or smoking are allowed. The official tour will be the only way to board the ship. For safety purposes, no private vessels will be allowed within 50100 yards of the ship. For those who are unable to take an on-board tour, the Western Lakes Station maritime reenactment group will be being doing interpretative programming on shore, so visitors can learn about maritime history and the fur trade. The Mist of Avalon will raise its sails midday on Sunday and depart for Duluth, where it will participate in the Tall Ships Festival. The ship’s stop in Grand Portage is part of the National Park Service’s centennial celebration. The visit was sponsored by the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the Grand Portage National Monument.

Visitors can take a free historical tour of the ship on a first-come, first-serve basis. | SUBMITTED The ship was built in 1967 as the wooden-hulled motor vessel Liverpool Bay, which fished for cod off the Banks of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland for two decades. When the cod fishing industry crashed, it was left abandoned at a dock in Halifax. Beginning in 1992, Captain George Main-

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The cockpit of the B-17 at CAF’s Airborne Arizona Museum in Mesa, Arizona. It will be in Thunder Bay the first week in August for the public to tour and have the opportunity to buy a ticket to fly in this rare aircraft. | GLENN WARNER

This B-17 Flying Fortress named “Sentimental Journey” from CAF’s Airborne Arizona Museum in Mesa, Arizona, is one of two restored WWII-era planes coming to Thunder Bay the first week in August. Notice the image of the iconic pinup star Betty Grable on the side. | ELLE ANDRA-WARNER

WWII bombers heading north THUNDER BAY— Aviation buffs may want to mark August 1–8 in Thunder Bay on their calendars. That’s when two iconic WWII-era warplanes from American museums—the four-engine B-17G “Sentimental Journey” and twin-engine B-25J “Miss Mitchell”—will be at the Thunder Bay Airport for a week’s stay. They will provide the public with a static show and on certain days, opportunities to purchase flights on these rare warbirds. The B-17G will be flying in from its base at the Commemorate Air Force (CAF) Airborne Arizona Museum in Mesa, Arizona, and the B-25J from CAF Minnesota Wing (CAF-MN) base in St. Paul. The B-25J “Miss Mitchell” is one of roughly 45 B-25s still airworthy, out of more than 100 in the world (most in the U.S.). Airbase Arizona, which is volunteer-operated by CAF’s Arizona wing, is a top tourist attraction in Phoenix and home base to approximately 30 aircraft, including a fully-restored Grumman Guardian (only five left in the world), F-4 Phantom, MiG-15 and the world’s only flying Lockheed Vega. There’s also an extensive collection of WWII artifacts and interesting exhibits.

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After spending time in the bare-bones interior with its equipment, 50-cal machine guns, ammunition and bombs, one comes away with tremendous respect for the courageous 10-person crews—usually young men—that flew for many hours in the confines of this cold plane during dangerous missions over enemy territory. Over in St. Paul, the CAF-MN operates an aviation museum, open to the public, with six aircraft including the B-25J “Miss Mitchell,” large motor pool fleet and collection of WWII artifacts. “Miss Mitchell” served in North Africa and Italy, completing 130 missions with a six-man crew, 12-18 50-cal machine guns, and the rare accomplishment of no crew fatalities during its missions. The event is hosted by Confederation College and supported by the Thunder Bay International Airport and by the volunteers of the Northwestern Ontario Aviation Heritage Centre. The planes will arrive at the Thunder Bay Airport on August 1 and depart on August 8. —Elle Andra-Warner

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The new Unsalted Seas exhibit at the Duluth Great Lakes Aquarium will focus on freshwater lakes and the animals that live in them. | SUBMITTED

Unsalted Seas in Duluth DULUTH—The Great Lakes Aquarium opened a new permanent exhibit on July 14, titled Unsalted Seas. The exhibit focuses on fresh water lakes and animals. There will be a 9,000-gallon touch tank filled with multiple types of sturgeon, many of which are found in Russia. The exhibit also features a large bronze statue of a Nerpa seal, which is the only fresh water seal in the world. There will be five or six sturgeon species in the touch tank, including, Siberian, Beluga, Russian, Starlet, and Stellate. These are all found in Russian waters, including Lake Baikal. The tank will also include lake sturgeon, which are found in the Great Lakes. Many sturgeons are endangered or threatened fish species, so having the opportunity to touch and learn about them will make a great learning experience. Sturgeon have sides and backs that are armored in rows of thick plates instead of scales, so they are not very sensitive to touch. This makes them excellent for a touch tank exhibit. The tank is also large enough that the sturgeon can stay out of reach if they choose. “There are growing concerns about fresh water around the world. Unsalted Seas will reinforce the important idea

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BEAVER BAY—The 16th annual Gitchi-Gami Trail Association (GGTA) North Shore Bike Ride takes place on Saturday, August 20, on the Gitchi-Gami State Trail (GGST) and connecting roads, with 28-mile, 37-mile, and 55-mile route options. The recreational ride will begin and end in Gooseberry Falls State Park. As an added attraction to this year’s ride, Beaver Bay, the “hub” of all three rides, is celebrating its first annual Rhythm & Roots Festival that weekend. GGTA riders can enjoy music, history presentations, street sales, food and fun events planned for the celebration. The festival commemorates the 160th anniversary of the founding of the city of Beaver Bay—the oldest permanent settlement on the North Shore. All three routes begin on the longest continuous section of the GGST—14 miles from Gooseberry through historic Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, to the new rest stop at the Beaver Bay trailhead. The 28-mile route is entirely on the GGST, from Gooseberry to Beaver Bay, and back again. The 37-mile option adds a loop on county roads north from Beaver Bay and into Silver Bay, returning on the trail between Silver Bay and the West Road in Beaver Bay.

GGTA riders can enjoy the first annual Rhythm & Roots Festival in Beaver Bay, August 19-21. | SUBMITTED The 55-mile option follows the GGST to Beaver Bay and adds a challenging loop north and east on county roads and state highways, returning through Silver Bay to Beaver Bay. The GGTA is also celebrating its partnership with Beaver Bay Township and the state Departments of Natural Resources and Transportation (MnDOT) in completing the Beaver Bay to Silver Bay trail segment of the GGST. The West Road project will pave the half mile of gravel road from the west trail terminus to Hwy 61, linking Beaver Bay to Silver Bay on an all-asphalt surface,

with completion scheduled this fall or next spring. Next year, MnDOT plans to reconstruct the bridge over the Beaver River, which will include a dedicated bike lane separated from traffic. The GGTA Ride begins at 9:00 a.m. A daily pass will be provided by the GGTA as part of the registration fee. Snacks and refreshments will be provided at rest stops and post-ride. Mechanical, emergency, and sag support will be provided. Visit www.ggta.org for more information.—Anne McKinsey

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Northern Wilds 2016 OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST New this Year!

The top three photos in each category will be featured in the 2017 Northern Wilds Calendar.

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Wawa’s 34th annual Salmon Derby WAWA— From August 19-22, Lake Superior’s Michipicoten Bay will be brimming with boats as part of Wawa’s 34th annual Salmon Derby. Brad Buck, president of Wawa Salmon Derby Incorporated, says that he expects well over 150 anglers to participate in the threeday event. Buck says the prize structure depends on the number of participants, but figures it will be similar to last year; a top prize of $6,000 was awarded to the angler catching the weekend’s largest salmon and cash prizes were paid to the top five finishers. There is also cash for the largest lake trout and a variety of prizes—from an early bird registration draw to an empty creel award—expected to total around $25,000, said Buck. The event began in the early 1980s when Gary Sittler, owner of Sit’s Place Restaurant and Brad Buck of Buck’s Marina, organized the premier event which attracted 22 teams. The event grew quickly, regularly drawing over 300 teams per year through the late 1980s and early 1990s, when the salmon fishing out of Wawa was at its peak. Buck says the fishing for

pink, coho, and Chinook salmon remains strong. Most fish are caught by downrigging through depths that can vary from near the surface, to 120 feet or deeper, he said. Popular baits continue to be dodger and fly combinations as well as cut bait and a variety of plugs and spoons. Last year’s winning salmon weighed 12.7 pounds, but salmon over 20 pounds are caught regularly. Anglers registered can test the waters and have a chance at winning money during the five-day pre-fishing contest from August 13-17, when a daily cash prize will be awarded for the largest salmon. All fishing is in Michipicoten Bay—from Minnekona Point to the North, South to Brulé Point. The event is run out of Buck’s Marina at the junction of the Michipicoten and Magpie Rivers, about five miles south of the town of Wawa. For more information visit w w w.wawa sa lmonder by.com. —James Smedley

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Journey for renewal update MANITOBA— Chelsea Froemke, Tessa Larson, Whitney Vogel and Steph Branchaud left Seagull Lake on May 29 on a wilderness journey to York Factory, Manitoba. They made it to the Norway House, Manitoba on Monday, July 11. Their trip, called a Journey 4 Renew-

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New Forest Supervisor DULUTH— Connie Cummins is joining the Superior National Forest as the new Forest Supervisor. Connie brings a wealth of experience, including nine years as the District Ranger on the LaCroix Ranger District, and two years as the Forest Supervisor from the Fremont-Winema National Forest in Lakeview, Oregon.

to a Forest which holds a special place in my heart,” said Cummins. She is also excited to be close to family, “I am happily looking forward to experiencing some family time as well as dusting off my cross-country skis, lacing up my trail shoes and hitting the trails and lakes of Northern Minnesota.”

“While I have thoroughly enjoyed my short time in the West and its many opportunities and challenges, I am very excited to be returning to the Midwest and

Cummins will fill the Forest Supervisor position formerly occupied by Brenda Halter, who retired in June. She assumes her new duties in August.

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Voters choose state park plate ST. PAUL— Following a week of online voting, during which more than 30,000 votes were cast, Lt. Gov. Tina Smith announced the winner of the contest to design a Minnesota state parks and trails license plate. The winning plate features an image of a canoe on the water, surrounded by Minnesota’s four seasons.

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“Generations of Minnesotans have enjoyed our extraordinary state parks and trails system,” Smith said. “This new license plate allows Minnesotans to invest in the future of our parks and trails, and proudly demonstrate that commitment on their vehicles.”

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“My design was inspired by being in the outdoors in this beautiful state through all four seasons,” she said. “Even in the coldest days of winter, if you’re dressed for it, there is incredible beauty to be found.” The new license plate will be available from the Department of Motor Vehicles this fall as part of the ongoing celebration of the 125th anniversary of Minnesota state parks and trails. The cost will start at $60, plus tax. The total includes a one-time, $10 fee for the plate itself, and a minimum $50 contribution (renewable annually).

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Fish find refuge near Fitger’s DULUTH—The next time someone hooks a lake trout in Lake Superior, they might have the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to thank for it. And while it might seem an odd pairing, MnDOT did make a sizeable effort in the early 1980s to build spawning grounds for lake trout in Lake Superior. A fine idea for anglers and public relations, perhaps, but one that came about when the tunnels in Duluth were being blasted and created. “The truth is, it was a convenient way to get rid of a lot of rock,” said Cory Goldsworthy, DNR Lake Superior Area Fisheries supervisor. Crews began digging the I-35 tunnels through sections of Duluth in 1983. A total of 179,000 tons of gabbro volcanic rock was excavated in the process. A large percentage of the rock was used to expand the Duluth Lakewalk, which extends between Canal Park and S. 60th Avenue E. near University Park. The rock from the tunnels was used specifically to build a wider strip of beach along the Lakewalk. The leftover rock from excavating the tunnels was used to build a 1,200-footlong submerged trout spawning reef behind the Fitger’s complex. Officially, the artificial reef was built to address concerns about the environmental impact of the new Lakewalk beach near Lake Superior. A good gesture on the surface, but there is a belief that the rock was dumped on a natural lake trout spawning reef on the re-

mains of Duluth’s old wharf site, just west of Fitger’s. Today, the area in Lake Superior is known as the Fitger’s Reef Refuge. And while it may have been deemed a move to increase fish-spawning habitat or as an act of good will on the part of MnDOT, the creation of the reef did raise a few eyebrows. In 1990, the Great Lakes Fishery Commission—an international organization that studies and reports on how to best manage waters in the Great Lakes region—released a document known as the International Position Statement and Evaluation Guidelines for Artificial Reefs in the Great Lakes. Among the findings in the publication was this statement: “Under no circumstances should artificial reef development be used as a pretext for the disposal of terrestrial refuse in the aquatic environment.” The one certainty about the Fitger’s Reef Refuge is that lake trout do indeed spawn there each fall. Goldsworthy said it’s more of a mystery to know if the contents of the MnDOT tunnel project contributed to, or improved the habitat for spawning. “We don’t know how much it really improved this specific location for spawning,” Goldsworthy said. “But we wouldn’t promote that something like this should take place again. We have more important things we could focus on for lake trout rather than just simply throwing rock in the lake.”

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A view of the Fitger’s Reef Refuge in Duluth. | FITGER’S INN According to the Minnesota DNR, lake trout are the top predator in the Lake Superior fish community and they’re what most anglers try to catch. Goldsworthy noted that to ensure a healthy population, resource managers need to know where their spawning areas are. Goldsworthy said natural reefs found near the Gooseberry River and another near Two Harbors are locations where lake trout are known to spawn. Regardless of where lake trout spawn in Lake Superior, natural reproduction and solid recruitment are the key factors for a healthy population of the fish in the lake.

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Perhaps MnDOT was simply looking for a place to dump rock after digging the tunnels of I-35 through Duluth. And if by dumping the rock in Lake Superior they created suitable habitat for lake trout in the process, in this instance that appears to be a legitimate solution to the age-old question often associated with development or uprooting the earth. And that question is, “Where are we going to put all this waste?” For Goldsworthy, he answered it simply with regard to the Fitger’s Reef Refuge. “In this case, it did appear to be a winwin.”—Joe Friedrichs

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Editor’s Note: The bottom of Lake Superior is paved with stones. However, many people have a hard time identifying what kinds of rocks they are looking at. The Rock Picker’s Guide to Lake Superior’s North Shore by Mark Sparky Stensaas is a great tool for locating and classifying over 15 different rocks. It also includes Lake Superior’s geological history, as well as beach profiles, tips for rock hunters, and detailed images illustrated by Rick Kollath.

Chert & Chalcedony: Flint, Jasper, Carnelian

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Chipped edges form half-moon shaped divots. This is called conchoidal fracturing and is a characteristic of all microcrystalline quartzes.

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WHERE TO FIND: Jasper is most plentiful at Split Rock. Of the other cherts, tan is found at Kitchi Gammi while yellow shows up on the beaches of Burlington Bay, Flood Bay and Beaver River. Black chert, a.k.a. flint, is found on the Split Rock River Beach while banded flint is possible at Beaver River and Paradise Beach.

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Weekly Events Kids’ Day

Tuesdays, thru August 16, 11 am to 4 pm Stories, hikes, journal-making & crafts

USFS Presentations

Tuesdays, thru August 23, 2 pm Various Northwoods-themed topics presented by U.S. Forest Service naturalists

Nature Presentations

Fridays, through Aug. 5, 2–3 pm Featuring one of the learning stations from the Nature Center

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Sundays, 2 p.m. in the new Nature Center, donations appreciated. August 7: Wildfire Ecology Presentation by John Stillman August 14: Gunflint & Lake Superior Railroad by David Battistel. August 21: Lynx Population in Our Area by USFS specialist Dave Grosshuesch.

Most of us are familiar with quartz—the clear large crystalled rock. Now we move into tiny-grained quartz rocks known as microcrystalline quartzes. These rocks were formed from silica that was dissolved out of silica-rich minerals like quartz. The silica travelled as fine particles in water until settling as a gel in cracks and bubbles (vesicles) in the bedrock. Slowly, the water evaporated leaving only the microscopic quartz crystals of silica. All microcrystalline quartz can be divided into two groups of rocks: chalcedony (translucent and glossy) and chert (opaque and waxy).

Though duller and opaque, cherts still come in a huge variety of colors from black (flint) to tan, yellow, gray and red (jasper). Jasper is stained with deep-burgundy sands of hematite (iron-bearing rock). With a little experience even tiny jasper nodules become very noticeable to the observant beachcomber. Their deep red/purple sheen is especially visible in the wave-splash zone at the Lake’s edge. Jasper may be “freckled” or wavy banded with varying shades of red and yellow.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE: Chalcedony rocks are nearly pure silica (SiO2) resulting in a translucent stone with a glossy to waxy surface. Examples include Lake Superior agate, red carnelian and yellow chalcedony. Cherts, on the other hand, have some impurities causing them to be less translucent and less glossy.

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Four colors of chalcedony are out there to be discovered. Look for the clear form at Gooseberry Falls and Split Rock, yellow at Burlington Bay and Paradise Beach and smokey-gray amongst the basalts and rhyolites of Flood Bay. Eagle-eyed rock pickers may spot carnelian (red chalcedony) on Split Rock River Beach or Paradise Beach.

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Lake Superior Agate We are lucky that agate is harder than basalt or rhyolite. Why? Because if it was softer, the gargantuan grinding glaciers of the Pleistocene would have not only knocked them out of the basalt, but ground them to dust in the process. Fortunately for rock-hounds everywhere that wasn’t the case. What the glaciers did do, though, was to transport some Lake Superior agates well south of the Lake Superior basin. In fact, many were stranded in southern Minnesota and even Iowa when the glaciers retreated. Not only did the glaciers transport the agates but they also performed as giant rock tumblers, smoothing the rock’s rough edges. Agates on the North Shore were either brought south from Canada or weathered out of our bedrock naturally. Only after the agate is free of the base rock can be abraded and exposed to the air causing the iron-rich banding to turn red due to oxidization. (In other words…rusting.) HOW TO RECOGNIZE: Easiest to spot when wet. Agates will glisten in the sun. Beach finds are rarely bigger than a walnut and most are pistachio-sized or smaller. Finding them becomes second nature with practice. The alternating red and clear or white bands are distinctive. They are translucent and extremely hard.

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Porphyry

Basalt molten while the crystals formed) hardened rapidly, forming a fine-grained rock trapping the largegrained phenocrysts. On the North Shore, the matrix rock can be either basalt or rhyolite. Porphyry is not the same as amygdaloidal rock.

A well-known landmark and a massive example of porphyritic rock is the United States’ first national monument, Devil’s Tower in Wyoming. It formed as a giant molten plug which didn’t quite make it to the surface of a volcano. The volcano eroded away, leaving just the plug. Porphyry is unique in that phenocrysts (whole crystals) of feldspars, quartzes or other minerals formed in still-molten magma before it erupted onto the surface. When the rock spewed out of the earth as lava, the matrix (the base rock; the stuff which was still

HOW TO RECOGNIZE: You can easily tell phenocrysts and amygdules apart. Porphyritic phenocrysts are boxy and have angular squarish corners and edges. Amygdules form in bubbles so look for roundish mineralfilled shapes.

Basalt and rhyolite are by far the most common rocks you will find on Lake Superior’s North Shore beaches. Basalt is one of the four rock-types that make up the basement bedrock of the earth’s crust. Basically it is lava that cooled quickly on the surface. The faster lava cools the smaller the crystals are. Our basalt originated during the Precambrian era 1.1 billion years ago when North America tried to split right down the middle. Millions of tons of lava flowed out from the rifts depressing the land and forming the original basin of Lake Superior. Today as you drive along Highway 61 nearly ever cliff, ridge, rock cut or ledge you see originated from these ancient lava flows. HOW TO RECOGNIZE: Bluish-black with very small crystals. Can be found in all sizes and shapes from round to flat. An excellent skipping stone.

WHERE TO FIND: Rhyolite is everywhere and often porphyritic. Basaltic porphyries are much less common but represented on nearly every North Shore beach.

WHERE TO FIND: Any and every beach on the North Shore. —Mark Sparky Stensaas

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[LEFT] 1004’ Edgar B. Speer laying up for the winter with help from the tug North Carolina.

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[ABOVE] The Michipicoten departing at sunrise. | TERRY WHITE

sk Superior resident Terry White what he is wildly passionate about, and he proudly admits—he’s a boat nerd. “They’re pretty unique. The older ones are beautiful and the newer ones, well, they grow on you.”

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Lake Superior’s shipping industry has captured White’s attention for more than 50 years. He grew up near Fraser Shipyard in Superior and previously worked as an extra longshoreman, helping load and unload ships at port if additional help was needed. “I’ve seen hundreds and hundreds of ships,” he said. White is part of a unique, close-knit photographer community that will do just about anything to capture a photograph of the magnificent steel vessels slicing across the surface of the big lake. For the past three years, the retiree has studied photography, tracked ships closely, scouted locations along the North Shore, and made it a priority to chase the crafts until he snaps the perfect shot. Often, when White arrives on location, he’s not the only person there hoping to catch a captivating image. “It’s a community,” he said. “I’ve made many friends.” One of White’s closest friends is Duluth resident Paul Scinocca,

who he met in Canal Park while they were both photographing ships. “Every time I see a ship go by, it brings me a little bit of joy,” said Scinocca, whose dedication to photography dates back to the 80s. Scinocca first photographed ships to create a calendar for his uncle, who had just retired from the Great Lakes Fleet. The self-taught photographer said, “I went out, at that time, and bought a little digital camera and started taking boat pictures. It became a disease, as I call it.” Scinocca is a project manager for Hunt Electric, and in NORTHERN WILDS

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that position, he is under a lot of pressure. Both Scinocca and White say the purpose of their photography is for fun, and relaxation. “Photography is a nice way to end the day, and to relieve stress,” said Scinocca. “It clears my mind.” Occasionally the pair donate their photos, or sell them to the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, in addition to business and residential customers. To further pursue their passions, White and Scinocca started a closed Facebook group called “Great Lakes Shipping Channel” about one year ago. Members, who White calls “boat nerds,” need approval to join. Since its conception, the group has gained more than 4,500 members who’ve posted more than 14,500 pictures. There’s one rule to the group: people are only allowed to post current Great Lakes shipping traffic. Often, people post comments in the group, saying that the current images provide them relief, knowing their family and friends who work on the ships are at port, and safe. “They can track their loved ones on the ships, through all the other people who contribute photographs,” said Scinocca. Travis Chadwick is another person with a passion for photographing the shipping industry. He received his first digital camera at age 12, and dedicated himself fully to the hobby in his 20s. He attended a digital photography crash course a few years ago, and then taught himself through trial and error. About seven years ago, in the winter, Chadwick dropped off his daughter at preschool. While driving over a bridge, he

became enchanted by the ships moving through the “sea smoke;” the steam created when cold air moves over warm water. “With all the sea smoke coming off of [the ships], it looks like a big, breathing beast,” said Chadwick. That day, it was less than 30° F. Chadwick, with no winter gear, was captivated. He stood outside and snapped photographs for a long time. “I was really numb afterwards.” The Charter NEX Films extrusion technician became hooked. “I am just fascinated by them. For me, it’s moving history,” said the Superior resident. While White and Scinocca plan their days around shipping traffic, Chadwick is more of an opportunistic shooter. He heads to the docks if he has a free moment. As an introvert, Chadwick said photography is his outlet. “That way, I can express myself without having to use words,” he said. Chadwick, Sinocca, and White have all sold photographs to Adele Yorde, the Public Relations Director for the Duluth Seaway Port Authority. She publishes them in the North Star Port Magazine. The harbor has been active for more than a century and its 19-mile waterfront spans two cities. Yorde said the photography of White, Scinocca, Chadwick and others helps revive a lost connection between people who live in the Twin Ports and the shipping industry. “Previously, most residents could say a neighbor or family member worked for the industry,” she said. With new technology, “the sheer number of people working [on the ships] are less, so there are less direct connections.”

Jumbo Shipping Fairlift departing Duluth. | TERRY WHITE Yorde said the rise of the Marine Traffic app is helping photographers plan the perfect shot. It shows when a ship is within 10 nautical miles of the port. “So many [people] are armed with iPhones, GoPros and drones. We receive all kinds of really neat shots that weren’t available even one decade ago,” said Yorde. In Yorde’s opinion, people are passionate for the port because it’s incredibly visible. “From every vantage point you can see the harbor,” said Yorde, who said in contrast, the harbors in most other communities are hidden. “People from Duluth and Superior gravitate toward the images because that’s their city.” Yorde said the historic images at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, and in the archives at the University of Wisconsin-Superior library, are a popular resource for photographers who seek a deeper connection and understanding of the ports. To view more of their photographs, or to join the Boat Nerds movement, visit: www.travischadwickphotography.com North Star Port Magazine (www.duluthport.com) Marine Traffic App (www.marinetraffic.com) Great Lakes Shipping Channel Facebook Group

Canadian Steamship Lines in Thunder Bay. | PAUL SCINOCCA

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Snapping the Perfect Picture All the photographers shared tips for capturing the perfect shot. White said his special locations are the Park Point side of the canal, the old interstate bridge near the John A. Blatnik Bridge, and a few other spots that he’s talked his way into. Chadwick visits the Two Harbors ports and other spots along the North Shore. He is also planning a trip to the Soo Locks, between the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Ontario. It’s a set of parallel locks that enables ships to travel between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes, and a major destination for boat nerds. In regards to taking the best photograph, Scinocca says, “I always seek the money shot.” Before he shoots, he pictures the perfect shot in his head, lines it up, and simply shoots. At times, he walks away from a location having only taken between four and 40 pictures. That’s no small feat, since digital cameras make it easy to snap hundreds of photographs in minutes. Scinocca uses a Nikon D7200 camera and has stuck with the brand since day one. “They have very good lenses, are solid machines and I’ve had very few problems with them.” Chadwick prefers the Cannon EOS Rebel T2i, which Chadwick said is a solid camera at a lower price point.

Cason J. Callaway departing through the Grassy Point Bridge. | TERRY WHITE NORTHERN WILDS

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Exploring Superior’s Sunken Ships The ornate Chisholm engine in 140 feet. | BRETT SEYMOUR

By Erin Altemus

Ryan Hamlin suits up for a Superior Dive. | SUBMITTED Lake Superior has become a virtual museum of maritime history. Below the aqua hue of Superior’s surface, ships rest along the bottom, preserved by the lack of oxygen and frigid water, and left for a rare few who explore the wrecks with the help of a dry suit, compressed air and knowledge of physics. Phil Kerber has a keen interest in this underwater window into history. He has been scuba diving for 40 years and describes diving to a shipwreck like going back in time. “It’s a time capsule,” he said. “It’s quiet, nothing around you moves. No phones. Nobody to answer to.” Kerber is certified as a technical diver, meaning he is certified to dive down to 330 feet, which can only be done with mixed gases, such as tri-mix for a bottom mix helium, nitrogen and oxygen and nitrox for decompressing on the way up to the surface (supporting an increased amount of oxygen). “This gives us an opportunity to dive on the deeper wrecks,” he said. Kerber describes approaching a shipwreck in the air, from above.” As you descend, a appears and while diving you notice how stopped in time from when it sank, Kerber still on the ships, especially metal ones. Diver on the bow of the sunken America. | BRETT SEYMOUR 24

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like “floating massive hull the ship has said. Paint is

It is a love of the history of these ships that has spurred Kerber’s involvement in the Great Lakes Shipwreck Preservation Society (GLSPS) of which Kerber is now Presi-

Divers brave frigid, dark waters to explore a shipwreck. | RYAN HAMLIN dent. GLSPS was founded in 1996 to help preserve the underwater shipwrecks and other maritime history. “We are the only ones in the world that do this,” Kerber said. Kerber explained that when a shipwreck is found, GLSPS starts the process of getting the ship nominated to the national registry, which includes raising money, documentation, organizing and supporting an archaeological survey and then nominating it to the National Registry of Historical Places, which can be $3,000-$6,000. GLSPS works to preserve the wrecks as well by doing underwater construction that holds some of the structures together, especially areas of the ships built from wood that are more prone to collapse. This keeps the shipwrecks safe for others to enjoy. One group that benefits from this work is the Boy Scouts of America 820 Venture Crew (BSA), who have a chance to collaborate with the GLSPS on the S.P. Ely, located in a shallow bay near Two Harbors. The BSA group takes a diving course in a pool and then with the help of GLSPS and chaperones, they visit a real shipwreck in Superior. Kerber said 15 to 20 kids ages 16 to 18 get an “experience like no other.”

GLSPS is based out of the Twin Cities and has projects all over the Great Lakes, but many of these projects are on Lake Superior and Isle Royale, which is the closest to the group’s home base. Another of the group’s roles is to support what’s called PIB, or Put-It-Back. In previous decades, divers to shipwrecks would pilfer artifacts, even removing architectural pieces or in some cases, entire engines or boilers. In the case of a ship near the Apostle Islands, a gigantic boiler was taken out of the ship and eventually laid to rest on shore. When the land where this boiler sat changed hands, GLSPS was contacted to bring out the 10,000-pound boiler and return it to its ship. Because of heaving ice, the boiler has moved away from the ship itself, and now GLSPS will move it back to the ship and chain it to underwater rock. Another diver who can’t seem to get enough time underwater, is Ryan Hamlin, a diving instructor from Thunder Bay. Hamlin has been diving for 10 years starting with an open water certification, progressing to deeper and more technical diving certifications and now to the training it takes to teach these skills to others. Hamlin explained that he opened Lakehead Technical Diving for people that also want to dive deep.

Photo of the S.P Ely Project. | DEAN SODERBECK “It’s been a lifelong endeavor to see what’s next. What is the next wreck I have to go see?”

Thunder Bay is the resting place of several large decommissioned ships sunk on purpose so that the city could open the marina. Hamlin explained that the boats

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are completely untouched—in cold dark water but left exactly the way they were when they were sunk. The Green River, for example, was a 275-foot wooden steamer that is largely still intact. It has “enormous cargo holds,” said Hamlin, and “you can go inside.” Hamlin also enjoys diving to the Puckasaw tug, which sits near the Green River off the Welcome Islands. Hamlin’s favorite diving experience has been to the shipwreck of the SS America, a passenger and parcel ship that went up and down the North Shore from Duluth to Thunder Bay in the early 1900s. The ship sank in 1928 when it ran aground near Isle Royale. The hull of the America rests just below the surface, but the wreck sits at a fairly steep angle, Hamlin explained. “I remember diving through the engine room and coming out the other side. There’s a piano in it. There’s a truck in the cargo hold.” Hamlin said he enjoys diving in Superior because unlike the ocean, “you don’t have to worry about what is trying to sting you or bite you. I got bit by a turtle once,” Hamlin said. “In Lake Superior you don’t have that.” Hamlin explained that the cold water can be mitigated with a wet suit or dry suit. The hardest part of diving, he said, is suiting up. “After that, you are weightless,” he said. Hamlin loves diving because it’s silent. “The whole world has left and it’s just you,” he said. “You are looking into a window into history. You might see a boot that is still laced up, and you think ‘someone was wearing that.’ All you are thinking about is your breathing and what you are seeing … It’s very moving.” Diving companies along Superior’s North Shore teach divers the physics of water and atmospheric pressure. Most divers start in a pool and move on to the open water from there. Many companies take divers on tours of the shipwrecks.

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A fish tug boat in Five Finger Bay at Isle Royale. | BRETT SEYMOUR Hamlin assured that it’s not dangerous if you follow your training, and always plan your dive and then dive your plan. Never dive outside your training level. This will reduce your chances in becoming a statistic.

“You wouldn’t fly or drive without training,” he said. “Once you are trained, it’s not dangerous. Get in the water, get wet and find out what it is.”

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By Breana Roy

CELEBRATING SUPERIOR This month, we honor Lake Superior. Both beautiful and powerful, Lake Superior is more than just a lake. Many people depend on it for work. For others, it provides inspiration. Photographers and artists flock to it, hoping to capture the perfect image. Tourists plan trips around it. For me, it provides tranquility and serenity, even on the stormiest of days. Because even at its worst, there’s something mesmerizing and empowering about Lake Superior. A felt portrait of the Hovland Dock, created by fiber artist Jo Wood. | JO WOOD

Windward Shore by Marian Lansky can be found at Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais. | MARIAN LANSKY

“Shoreline,” an oil painting by Greg Murphy, depicts a cold Lake Superior day. | GREG MURPHY

Nancy Seaton works with blown glass to create Superior inspired totems. Her work can be found at Sivertson Gallery in Grand Marais. | NANCY SEATON

Shelly Bouquet creates stained glass images, such as this one depicting the Grand Marais harbor. | SHELLY BOUQUET 28

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This image of Lake Superior is made out of polished glass, also known as “mermaid tears.” | ANNE GORHAM

BAYFRONT ART FESTIVAL The Bayfront Art Festival will be held Aug. 18-21, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., in Bayfront Park, Duluth. This year’s show will feature 170 juried artists of all different mediums, from ceramics and jewelry-making, to painting and photography. The artists are then judged in the category of their Collage artist Kristi Abbott is influenced by pop culture, as choice. To select a winner, seen in her “Marilyn” print. judges look at beauty, skill | KRISTI ABBOTT and technique, emotion, and the meaning of the art. Visit www.artinbayfrontpark.com for more info.

The Bayfront Festival will include many jewelry artists, such as Sue Peoples, who creates her own glass beads. | SUE PEOPLES

Dan Neff creates glass art, such as these bottle stoppers. His work can be found at Lake Superior Art Glass in Duluth. | DAN NEFF Gail Anderson creates rock lamps using Lake Superior stones. | GAIL ANDERSON

EXHIBITS Through Aug. 17

D.R. Martin: Duluth Street Photographer (reception July 21 at 5 p.m.) Red Herring Lounge, Duluth www.duluthartinstitute.org

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Pottery in Cook County Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais www.johnsonheritagepost.org

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Jean Ritchie Monahan Retrospective Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais www.johnsonheritagepost.org

Through Aug. 31 The Beehive Design/Test Their Logik: Art of Resistance Tour Definitely Superior Art Gallery, Thunder Bay www.defnitelysuperior.com

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Tim White: In & Out of Context Duluth Art Institute www.duluthartinstitute.org

Sydney Krieger of Mystic Earth Designs uses dye and fabric to create wearable art, such as this silk scarf. | SYDNEY KRIEGER

Through Sept. 4 Vance Gellert: Iron Country Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth www.d.umn.edu/tma

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This month, I’m eager to show off the beautiful work of Brienne Moody from Grand Marais, who creates sophisticated leather bags, clutches and totes, and knits hats, sweaters, kids clothing and more, all from home. One of my favorites is this yellow leather clutch, perfect for a summer or autumn day. Her work can be found at www.handmadebybrienne.etsy.com.

Plein Air Duluth: Paint du Nord (reception July 15 at 5 p.m.) Duluth Art Institute Galleries www.duluthartinstitute.org

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Sue Coe and Warrington Colescott: All This Is True Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth www.d.umn.edu/tma Jeffrey T. Larson: Domestic Space Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth www.d.umn.edu/tma

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Leanna Marshall & Celeste Pedri-Spade: The Teaching is in the Making: Re(Store)ied Memories of Anishinabeg Thunder Bay Art Gallery www.theag.ca

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Members of the Two Harbors Ukulele Group from the 2015 SCIUC. | ANDY SAUR

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An International Carnival By Casey Fitchett The Two Harbors Ukulele Group began as the brainchild of Alan Anderson as part of a worldwide resurgence of ukulele groups. “We started six or seven years ago in a very humble fashion. I started playing the ukulele and I knew others in town played as well. I put an ad in the paper and sixteen people showed up to play together the next week,” said Anderson. Following the impressive initial turnout from a small advertisement, the group began scheduling more regular sessions and were soon asked to play at local events. The strictly volunteer-run group now performs between 23-26 times a year. Notable performances include playing for the kids at Birch Grove Community School in Tofte, for the nuns at St. Scholastica, at Bent Paddle Brewery in Duluth and Heritage Days in Two Harbors. The biggest event of the year for the Two Harbors group is the free International Ukulele Carnival in the town of Silver Creek, located between Two Harbors

and Beaver Bay. Last year, the carnival saw more than 105 participants hailing from nine different states and two Canadian provinces. This year, participants arriving Friday evening of the festival weekend can enjoy a jam session and dance. Saturday is jam-packed with workshops and an afternoon concert. There is a Sunday morning Ukulele Breakfast and Church Service, followed by a social and jam session before saying goodbye until next year. Due to steady growth in recent years, this year’s carnival is the inaugural event in a new facility in Silver Creek. The township is converting an old shop building into a hall that will be able to fit about 200 people for the Saturday concert. The addition of a stage and a dance floor will only add to the allure of the biggest ukulele festivals on the North Shore. “Our sixth carnival will take place August 19–21 this year. There are no limits to the number of registrants and participants can register online. There will be music vendors and an open mic in the old facility,” said

Anderson. “There is also camping available on-site.” Two new events this year include a live singalong at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 19 and a post-concert catered meal following the Saturday afternoon concert. The core Two Harbors Ukulele Group players enjoy the performances, but pride themselves on their virtuosity, friendship, and camaraderie. Welcoming beginners and being inclusive is important to Anderson, especially at the bi-weekly “Ukulele Saturdays” at the United Church in Two Harbors. “We are primarily a group of grandparent-age players of all different levels of proficiency,” said Anderson. “There are people who haven’t had a chance to express themselves musically in a long time. It is all smiles all the time and the emphasis is on fun!” More information about the group and the Silver Creek International Ukulele Carnival (SCIUC) can be found at www.twoharborsukulelegroup.com. NORTHERN WILDS

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Step aboard and set sail at the Tall Ships Festival in Duluth, August 18-21. | FUNDACION NAO VICTORIA

SUMMER THEATER FESTIVAL July 21-Aug. 14 The Grand Marais Playhouse will be performing Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesserling, and The Addams Family musical. Shows will alternate each night, beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $20 adults and $10 for ages 18 and under. Advance tickets are available at www.tix.com. All seating is general admission. www.arrowheadcenterforthearts.org

FISHERMAN’S PICNIC The struggle between two rivals to dominate the fur trade industry in North America drastically changed the course of Canada’s history. | SUBMITTED

FORT UNDER SIEGE

Aug. 20-21 Fort Under Siege represents one of the most dramatic chapters in Canadian history, recreating the epic confrontation between two mighty rivals, the North West Company (NWC) of Montreal and the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) of England. Their violent struggle to dominate the fur frade in North America changed the course of Canada’s history forever. Watch as the plot unfolds at Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay, August 20-21. The arrival of the HBC to Fort William, led by prominent shareholder Lord Selkirk, is a result of the NWC’s suspected involvement in the massacre of HBC colonists on the Red River. Will Selkirk take his revenge on the inhabitants of Fort William

in retaliation for the death of his settlers? Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with soldiers, join in the emergency meeting of the NWC Partners, help hide muskets and powder, witness the arrival of forces and help with a fort wide search to expose the plot. Kids can sign-up to join the forces of either the HBC or the NWC, but first they must learn how to march like a real soldier. There will also be axe throwing lessons, as well canoe paddling and spy lessons. Admission is $14 for adults, $12 for ages 13-18 and seniors, and $10 for ages 6-12. Children ages five and under are free. The plot will unravel from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. Visit www.fwhp.ca/fort-under-siege

Aug. 4-7 The 87th annual Fisherman’s Picnic festival in Grand Marais includes something for everyone; bingo, live music, a dunk tank, kiddy rides, vendors, demos, arts and crafts, the Crazy Daze Sales, and of course, the fishburger stand. There will also be dozens of contests—including the Big Fish contest sponsored by Buck’s Hardware and Northern Wilds. The contest will be held July 30-Aug. 6. Visit www.buckshardware.net for more info. And don’t forget to buy a raffle ticket for a chance to win $10,000! www.facebook.com/grandmaraislionsclub

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shop-style stages and an evening festival concert stage, as well as a family stage, open mic, and campfire jams. This year’s lineup includes Tragedy Anne, The Young Novelists, The Moonshiners, Steve Poltz, Dirty Dishes, Roger Roger and more. There will also be a food court, vendors, a festival pub, an artisans’ marketplace, and activities such as yoga by the lake. www.livefromtherockfolkfestival.com

GUEST SPEAKER AT CHIK-WAUK August 8, Monday Patricia Emerson will present a program on the underwater exploration of the Granite River done by the Minnesota Historical Society from 1963 to 1970. Emerson will speak about the history of the Quetico-Superior Underwater Research Project. She will have images of the exploration and will provide people with an opportunity to view artifacts that were retrieved during the project. She has some of the nested brass kettles to display and a few other objects. Bruce Kerfoot from the Gunflint Lodge participated in the diving and will add his comments too. The discussion will start at 1:30 p.m. at the Seagull Community Center/Fire hall. The meeting is open to the public. Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and the new Nature Center is open from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., every day.

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The Grand Portage Rendezvous Days and Pow Wow features dozens of workshops, reenactors, live music and more. | SUBMITTED

BAYFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL

MID-TRAIL PROPERTY OWNERS FUNDRAISER Aug. 10, Wednesday Support the Gunflint Trail Volunteer Fire and Rescue department with the annual Mid-Trail Property Owners Fundraiser, held at noon at the Schaap Community Center, roughly 26 miles up the Gunflint Trail. Enjoy cupcakes and lemonade while browsing the flea market and boutique, followed by a live auction at 1:30 p.m. And don’t forget to buy a raffle ticket to win a handcrafted “Gunflint Rocks and Waters” quilt, donated by the mid-trail quilting group.

BREW HA CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Aug. 12-13 Enjoy a convoy of food vendors, live-local music, educational talks and demos, and of course, craft beer. Choose between a day pass for $20 or a weekend pass for $50, both of which include four sample tokens and a custom Brew Ha sample glass. This year’s featured breweries include Sleeping Giant, Dawson Trail, Stack Brewing, Muskoka Brewery, Steam Whistle and Beau’s. The festival will take place at Prince Arthur’s Landing in Thunder Bay. www.brewhafestival.com

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Aug. 12-13 The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada-Thunder Bay Centre is inviting people to join them for a weekend of sky gazing at Quetico Provincial Park. It will be held August 12-13 when the Perseid meteor shower will be at its peak. Free presentations will be offered both evenings. Viewing equipment will also be provided. Contact Brendan Roy at novationheart@hotmail.com for more info.

Aug. 12-14 Roughly 20,000 fans are expected to attend the annual three day Bayfront Blues Music Festival at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. More than 30 different acts will perform on two different outdoor stages. This year’s lineup includes Pat McLaughlin, WAR, Reverend Raven & the Chain Smokin’ Altar Boys, Jennie DeVoe, Javier & the Innocent Sons, Travis Bowlin and more. Ticket info available online at www.bayfrontblues.com.

GRAND PORTAGE RENDEZVOUS DAYS AND POW WOW Aug. 12-14 This year’s Rendezvous Days and Pow Wow will feature free tours of the Mist of Avalon and Mackinaw ships, anchored at Grand Portage Bay. Other events include dozens of workshops and demos, contests, an 18th century puppet show, presentations, reenactors and tours of the historic encampment, live music, storytelling, a scavenger hunt, a drum ceremony featuring the Stone Bridge Singers and regale dance. Events will take place at the Grand Portage National Monument. www.nps.gov/grpo

KRAUS-ANDERSON BIKE DULUTH FESTIVAL Aug. 13-14 Organized and sponsored by the nonprofit Kraus-Anderson Community Foundation, the KA Bike Duluth Festival is a family-oriented mountain bike racing event. Races will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 13-14 at Spirit Mountain in Duluth. Saturday races include the Long and Short Enduro, Downhill, Kids Downhill, Youth Downhill, KA Dirt Ball, and Bike Tour races. Sunday is the Great Hawk Chase XC Race. Register online at www. bikeduluthfestival.com.

PAN SUPERIOR RENDEZVOUS Aug. 13-14 The annual Pan Superior Rendezvous with the Thunder Bay Yacht Club brings together boaters from around Lake Superior to share in the beauty of Porphyry Island and the lighthouse. Enjoy

Photos such as Roots on Rock by photographer Vince Quast can be seen at the Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Festival. | VINCE QUAST a weekend of barbecue bonfires, hikes around the island, and lighthouse tours. www.clls.ca

UNDER THE SPREADING WALNUT TREE Aug. 13-14 The annual Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival in Two Harbors will feature approximately 30 artists, along with this year’s featured artist; photographer Vince Quast. Folk musician Thea Ennen will also provide live music. The festival will take place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. both days. More info can be found on Facebook.

WATERCROSS RACE Aug. 13-14 The 11th anniversary of the Watercross Race in Winton (near Ely), will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 1314. Racing starts at 10 a.m. daily. There will also be family-friendly activities, food vendors, product vendors, and live music by Payback. Visit Facebook for more info.

ART IN BAYFRONT PARK & TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL Aug. 18-21 This year, the Art in Bayfront Park Festival in Duluth will be running in conjunction with the Tall Ships Festival. Guests can take a tour or sail Lake Supe-

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Saturday, October 1st, 10:00-4:00 Cook County Community Center Pellet Stoves 101 with area vendors. Home Energy Efficiency for the Long Winter with builder & energy auditor Mike Senty. Exploring Solar energy systems for your home or business. With Jason Edens from the Rural Renewable Energy Alliance (RREAL). Afternoon Guided Tours: ~ A house & oven powered by the sun. ~ Your maximum efficiency root cellar. ~ Neighborhood solar-thermal sites.

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Taconite Harbor Reunion at the Cross River Heritage Center Saturday, 2-4 p.m.

Birch Grove School Tour

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August Artists Gallery Until August 31

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Country singer Shantelle Davidson will be performing at the Murillo Country Festival on August 19. | SUBMITTED rior on one of the many historical ships. There will also be educational programs, live music and entertainment, food vendors, over 150 art vendors, demos, a parade of ships and more. Visit www.artinbayfrontpark.com or www.tallshipsduluth.com for more info.

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Aug. 18-21 The Lake County Fair in Two Harbors provides four days of non-stop fun, from a Truck Mud Run and the 3k Dirty Dash obstacle course race, to live music, street dances and the 4th annual Amateur Talent Contest. There will also be free games, prizes, drawings, commercial booths, a 4-H food stand, family movie night, a pie contest and auction, a shooters competition, Minnesota Old West Living History Camp, 4-H horse show, and exhibits. www. Second St. Nipigon, ON thelakecountyfair.com

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MURILLO FAIR & COUNTRY FEST Aug. 19-21 The Murillo Fair in Ontario will feature a night of pure country at the Murillo Fairgrounds on Friday, August 19 at the Murillo Country Festival. This year’s lineup includes The Road Hammers, Aaron Pritchett, Meghan Patrick and Shantelle Davidson. In addition to live music, there will be food, a beer garden, vendors and fair rides. The gates will open at 3 p.m. and music will be held from 6-11 p.m. on Friday. Purchase tickets online at www.murillocountryfest.com.

WAWA SALMON DERBY Aug. 19-21 Known as “Wawa’s Superior Sporting Event,” the 37th Wawa Salmon Derby on Lake Superior includes multiple categories and activities for the whole family, including a children’s category. The winner of the Largest Salmon wins $6,000. Other prizes will be awarded at the Sunday ceremony. There is also a five day pre-fishing contest, August 13-17. www.wawasalmonderby.com

HARPETH RISING Aug. 20, Saturday The (harp-free) female trio Harpeth Rising is often described as “modern progressive bluegrass” or “chamberfolk.” These three classically trained musicians produce original music that’s intricately arranged and lyrically rooted in the singer/songwriter tradition. Layered with the cello, violin and banjo, they create a sound that’s familiar but impossible to categorize. They will be performing at the Arrowhead Center for the Arts in Grand Marais at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.tix.com. www.northshoremusica ssociation.com

DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Aug. 26-27 The Duluth Dragon Boat Festival at Barker’s Island is a family-friendly multi-cultural event that also features fantastic food, celebratory music, dancing, a craft fair, a parade, and fireworks. There will also be a magic show, Korean sword demos, a pancake breakfast and children’s activities. An after party with live music by the Circuit Breakers will be held at 7 p.m. after the awards ceremony at the Barker’s Island Inn. www.lakesuperiordragons.com

RIBFEST WITH CAR & BIKE SHOW Aug. 26-28 The annual Ribfest in Thunder Bay’s waterfront district features Canada’s finest ribbers battling it out. Also part of the festival is the Car and Bike Show on Sunday, August 28. Roughly 100 roadsters, show

Ribfest in Thunder Bay also serves up live music. | SUBMITTED cars and antique automobiles will be on display, as well as 70 motorcycles and show bikes. Admission is free and participants can vote for the People’s Choice Award winners for each category. Ryan Evans from Counting Cars will also be live in Thunder Bay August 27-28. The festival will include live entertainment, prize drawings, a beer garden, and more. www. ribfesttbay.com

SUPERIOR MAN TRIATHLON Aug. 28, Sunday Run, bike and swim your way to the finish line at the Superior Man Triathlon, held in Duluth at Bayfront Fes-

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Registration is $25 and includes a T-shirt; children register for free (no t-shirt). Entry fee for Radio Waves not included. Dancers need to register by September 9th. Dancers will be collecting pledges ONLY in advance. If you would like to dance or contribute a pledge to a dancer, please call or check our website for registration and pledging details. Phone: 218-387-1262 www.violencepreventioncenter.org

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Head for Thunder Bay’s Waterfront District and the nearby Algoma & Bay Neighborhood. You’ll find it all: live music, great food, funky galleries, unique shops, the OLG Casino, Marina Park and more. This ain’t your daddy’s Thunder Bay! www.thewaterfrontdistrict.ca (Remember, Thunder Bay is on Eastern Time—1 hour ahead of MN time.) We begin the month with the Festa Italiana at the Italian Cultural Centre on Algoma Street, July 31-August 1. Enjoy home-cooked, traditional Italian food, entertainment, art, vendors and prizes. The festival will end with fireworks at 11 p.m. each night. www.italiancc.com The free Live at the Waterfront Concert Series continues at Marina Park, occurring every Wednesday until August 24, from 6-9 p.m. Upcoming musicians include The Roosters, Southern Comfort, Kansas Stone, Nick Sherman, The Blues Bangers, Engine House, Paper Lions, JC Wilkinson, and more. www.thunderbay.ca/live Red Lion Smokehouse will be featuring all kinds of events this month, starting with Beers and Queers at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 6. Then, stretch your sipping muscles with an hour long Pints & Poses yoga class at noon during Brew Ha on August 13. Tickets are available online at www.evenbrite. com. Cost is $35 and includes a yoga class, afternoon festival pass, and beer

tokens. Also at Red Lion is the Video Game Tournament on Wednesday, August 24 at 8 p.m. And on Tuesday, August 30 is Market Day, where you can meet local producers and farmers at 5 p.m. There is also Live Music every Friday night and a Quiz Night on Wednesday, August 31. www.redlionsmokehouse.ca The 6th annual Thunder Bay’s Strongest Man event supporting Camp Quality will be held on Saturday, August 6. This free event is located in Paulucci’s Wayland Bar and Grill parking lot. There will be local bands performing outdoors, a children’s area and activities, along with the strongest men and women Thunder Bay has to offer, all vying for the title and major cash prizes. Includes the original Thunder Bay’s Strongest Kid Competition, where every child gets a prize for competing, and the top placed children of each age group receive a medal. www.thunderbay.ca

12-13 for the annual Brew Ha Craft Beer Festival, featuring live-local music, demos, food vendors and more. This year’s featured breweries include Creemore Springs, Sleeping Giant, Beau’s, Stack Brewing, Steam Whistle, Muskoka Brewery and Dawson Trail. www.brewhafestival.com

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The dragons are back for the Dragon Boat Festival on Boulevard Lake Saturday, August 13. Join a race team and pledge to raise money for community charities. Categories include adult and youth teams. www.paddlesport.org And don’t miss the annual Ribfest August 26-28, held at the Waterfront District and featuring four different barbecue style “ribbers” competing for the number one title. Admission is free and food is abundant. Also included is live entertainment, prize drawings, a beer garden, and a car and motorcycle show, with a guest appearance by Ryan Evans from TV’s Counting Cars. www.ribfestbay.com

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Northern Wilds Calendar of Events April 25-Oct. 9

Aug. 4, Thursday

July 21-Aug. 14

Grand Marais (218) 387-2974 Member’s Only Book Sale 5 p.m. Grand Marais Community Center Duluth Kidney Walk 6 p.m. Bayfront Park, Duluth www.bayfrontfestivalpark.com

Mentor Residency Workshops Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org Summer Theater Festival: Arsenic & Old Lace & The Addams Family Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais www.arrowheadcenterforthearts.org

July 29-31

Celebrate Nipigon & Blueberry Blast Nipigon www.nipigon.net Blueberry Art Festival Whiteside Park, Ely www.ely.org/blueberry-art-festival Two Harbors Kayak Festival www.kayakfestival.org

July 29-Aug. 1

Strathcona Invitational Strathcona Golf Course, Thunder Bay

July 30-Aug. 6

July 31, Sunday

Skyline Parkway 125th Anniversary Celebration 1 p.m. Chester Bowl, Duluth www.duluthpreservation.org Retirement on the Gunflint with Betty Hemstad 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail www.chikwauk.com Goo Goo Dolls & Collective Soul with Tribe Society 7 p.m. Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth www.bayfrontfestivalpark.com

July 31-Aug. 1

Black River Revue 9 p.m.

Aug. 1-5

MN Master Naturalist Volunteer Training Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, Duluth www.d.umn.edu/boulder/events.html Joe Paulik 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com Buffet Dinner & Silent Auction 5 p.m. St. John’s Church Hall, Grand Marais KISS 7:30 p.m. Amsoil Arena, Duluth www.decc.org Spirit Valley Days West Duluth www.spiritvalleydays.com

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Aug. 7, Sunday

Renegade Theater Company presents: Marie Antoinette Teatro Zuccone, Duluth www.renegadetheatercompany.org

Aug. 4-7

Annual Book Sale 8 a.m. Grand Marais Community Center Gunflint Nature Presentation 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail www.chikwauk.com Earth, Wind & Todd Birch Terrace, Grand Marais (218) 387-2215 Howling Moon Festival 6:30 p.m. Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth www.twinportsnightlife.com

Family Bubble Bash Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth www.bayfrontfestivalpark.com Fisherman’s Picnic Parade 1 p.m. Grand Marais www. facebook.com/grandmaraislionsclub Gordon & Gillis 2 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com Wildflower Ecology Presentation by John Silliman 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail www.chikwauk.com Bug Lite 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Aug. 5-6

Aug. 8, Monday

NINE: The Musical 7:30 p.m. The Underground, Duluth www.duluthunderground.org

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Granite River Presentation by Pat Emerson 1:30 p.m. Seagull Community Center, Gunflint Trail www.chikwauk.com

Aug. 5-7

Aug. 9, Tuesday

Red Rock, Ontario www.livefromtherockfolkfestival.com Fisherman’s Picnic Adult Tennis Tournament Grand Marais Tennis Courts www.facebook.com/groups/ cookcountytennisassociation

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Floydian Slip 8:30 p.m.

Live from the Rock Folk Festival

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Aug. 3-7

Aug. 4-20

Aug. 4-6

Aug. 5, Friday

Big Fish Contest Cook County www.buckshardware.net

Aug. 3, Wednesday

Fisherman’s Picnic Grand Marais www. facebook.com/grandmaraislionsclub

Strongest Man 1 p.m. Paulucci’s Wayland Bar & Grill, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca The DECC 50th Anniversary Duluth www.decc.org City on the Hill Music Fest Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth www.cityonthehillmusicfest.com Early Bird Book Sale 8 a.m. Grand Marais Community Center Annual Meeting & Ice Cream Social 1 p.m. Sugarloaf Cover, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org Beach Boys & Temptations 7 p.m. Amsoil Arena, Duluth www.decc.org Fisherman’s Picnic Fireworks 9:45 p.m. Grand Marais Harbor www. facebook.com/grandmaraislionsclub

Earth, Wind & Todd Grandma Ray’s,

Brothers in Arms 8 p.m.

Aug. 10, Wednesday

Aug. 5-7 & 12-14

Day Out with Thomas the Train Duluth www.northshorescenicrailroad.org

Vision Pro Optical Blood Drive 9:30 a.m. Vision Pro, Two Harbors (218) 834-3937 Mid-Trail Property Owners Fundraiser Noon, Schaap Community Center on Poplar Lake, Gunflint Trail

Aug. 5-22

Aug. 10-11

Ravellenic Games www.yarnharborduluth.com

Aug. 6, Saturday

Run Like an Animal 5k Lake Superior Zoo, Duluth www.lszooduluth.org Taconite Harbor Reunion 1 p.m. Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder www.crossriverheritage.org

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Jr. Wolf Biologist Mini-Camp International Wolf Center, Ely www.wolf.org

Aug. 10-14

CLE Family Fair Noon, Canadian Lakehead Exhibition, Thunder Bay www.cle.on.ca

Aug. 11, Thursday

Rise Above Seizures Walk 5 p.m. Duluth www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org Maintenance Free 7 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Aug. 11-21

Chicago: The Musical &

Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night (shows alternate dates) The Duluth Playhouse www.duluthplayhouse.org

Aug. 12-13 Brew Ha Craft Beer Festival Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay www.brewhafestival.com Chris Holm & Mike Munson 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com Wolves After Dark International Wolf Center, Ely www.wolf.org Free Star Gazing Quetico Provincial Park, Ontario novationheart@hotmail.com

Aug. 12-14

Bayfront Blues Festival

Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth www.bayfrontblues.com Grand Portage Rendezvous Days and Pow Wow Grand Portage National Monument www.nps.gov/grpo Tall Ships The Mist of Avalon & Mackinaw Grand Portage National Monument www.nps.gov/grpo J-24 Western Lake Superior Championship Duluth www.duluthkeelclub.com

Aug. 13, Saturday

Dragon Boat Racing Boulevard Lake, Thunder Bay www.paddlesport.org Free Presentation: Aquatic Insects Cook County Courthouse, Grand Marais www.chikwauk.com Nice Girls of the North Marketplace 10 a.m. Lakeside Lester Park Community Center, Duluth www.nicegirlsofhtenorth.com Tori Music Festival 10 a.m. Heritage Site, Finland www.finlandmnhistoricalsociety.com Edwin H. Lundie Book Signing with author Peter O’Toole 10:30 a.m. Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder www.crossriverheritage.org Writer’s Salon featuring Michael McConnell & Jack Baker: The Wedding Heard ‘Round the World: America’s First Gay Marriage 5 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais www.drurylanebooks.com

Dat Dere Jazz 7 p.m. Grandma Ray’s, Grand Marais (218) 387-2974

Aug. 13-14

Kraus-Anderson Bike Duluth Festival Spirit Mountain, Duluth www.bikeduluthfestival.com Pan Superior Rendezvous Porphyry Island Lighthouse, Ontario www.clls.ca Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival 10 a.m. Two Harbors Watercross Race 10 a.m. Winton/Ely

Aug. 14, Sunday

Tori Pancake Breakfast Heritage Site, Finland www.finlandmnhistoricalsociety.com Gunflint & Lake Superior Railroad by Dave Battistel 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail www.chikwauk.com Gunflint Woods, Winds & Strings Benefit Concert 4 p.m. Schaap Community Center on Poplar Lake, Gunflint Trail www.gunflinttrailhistoricalsociety.org

Aug. 15-19 & 22-26

Murder on the Disoriented Express Duluth www.northshorescenicrailroad.org

Aug. 16, Tuesday

Training with a Pro 5 p.m. Thunder Bay www.prokidsthunderbay.ca Take It With You: Live Radio Theatre (Episode 5) 7:30 p.m. The Underground, Duluth www.duluthunderground.org Timmy Haus 8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Aug. 17, Wednesday

Artist Talk with Matthew Krousey: Forest, Prairie, & Frozen Lakes 4:30 p.m. Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Aug. 18, Thursday

Full Moon Reading with Reed Schmidt 5 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais www.drurylanebooks.com Variety Extravaganza 7 p.m. CLE Coliseum, Thunder Bay www.cle.on.ca  “Weird Al” Yankovic: The Mandatory World Tour 8 p.m. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium www.tbca.com Gordon Thorne 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Aug. 18-21

Art in Bayfront Park Duluth www.artinbayfrontpark.com Tall Ships Festival Duluth www.tallshipsduluth.com Lake County Fair Two Harbors www.thelakecountyfair.com

Murillo Fair Murillo Fairgrounds www.murillocountryfest.com

Aug. 20, Saturday

Fort Under Siege Fort William Historical Park, Thunder Bay www.fwhp.ca Motorsports Extravaganza Canadian Lakehead Exhibition, Thunder Bay www.cle.on.ca

Aug. 26, Friday

New Event 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern,

Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Aug. 28, Sunday

Thunderheads 8:30 p.m.

Beaver Bay www.facebook.com/ beaverbayrhythmandroots Mysterious Ways 8:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

Cook County Historical Hunt 2 p.m. Cook County Historical Society, Grand Marais www.cookcountyhistory.org Nitro Circus Port Arthur Stadium, Thunder Bay www.nitrocircus.com GGTA North Shore Bike Ride 9 a.m. Gitchi-Gami State Trail, Two Harbors www.ggta.org Monarch Festival 10 a.m. Soudan Underground Mine, www.ely.org Lee Johnson: Logging on the Cross River circa 1900 2 p.m. Park Hill School, Finland www.finlandmnhistoricalsociety.com Harpeth Rising 7:30 p.m. Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais www.arrowheadcenterforthearts.org Earth, Wind & Todd Grandma Ray’s, Grand Marais (218) 387-2974

Aug. 19-21

Aug. 20-21

Wilderness Project #2: Kekekabic Trail Clearing 8 a.m. Kawishiwi Ranger Station www.mnnvc.org/events

Daily

Wednesdays

Craft Night 6 p.m. Ely Folk School www.elyfolkschool.org Music by the Fire 6:30 p.m. Lutsen Resort www.lutsenresort.com Two Harbors City Band Concert 7:30 p.m. Thomas Owens Park, Two Harbors Logging in the Days of Paul Bunyan 7:30 p.m. Caribou Highlands, Lutsen www.caribouhighlands.com Everything about the Big Lake 7:30 p.m. Eagle Ridge Resort, Lutsen www.eagleridgeatlutsen.com Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com

Eagle Ridge Resort, Lutsen Mountains www.lutsen.com Amazing Amusing Moose 7:30 p.m. Chateau LeVeaux, Tofte www.chateauleveaux.com Forest Fire! Friend or Foe? 7:30 p.m. Bluefin Bay, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com Howling Safari 8 p.m. International Wolf Center, Ely www.wolf.org Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com Live Music 9:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com

Fridays

Saturdays

Aug. 19, Friday

Pottery Demo & Potluck with Bob Briscoe & Jason Trebs 4 p.m. Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org Country Fest 6 p.m. Murillo Fairgrounds www.murillocountryfest.com

Aug. 19-20

Rhythm & Roots Festival 4 p.m.

Wawa Salmon Derby Wawa, Ontario www.wawasalmonderby.com Terrace Bay Lighthouse Street Festival Noon, Ontario www.terracebay.ca

The Mighty Moose & Jr. Wolf Detective 11 a.m. International Wolf Center, Ely www.wolf.org Ambassadors to the Wild 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. International Wolf Center, Ely www.wolf.org

Mondays

Nature Nook 10 a.m. Hartley Nature Center, Duluth www.hartleynature.org Songwriter Series 8:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com

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Kids’ Day (through Aug. 16) 11 a.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail www.chikwauk.com UMD Market Day Noon, UMD Campus www.umdmarketday.com Sawmill Tours 12:30 p.m. Hedstrom Lumber Company, Gunflint Trail www.hedstromlumber.com US Forest Service Naturalist Presentations (through Aug. 16) 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail www.chikwauk.com Dorothy’s Discovery Trail Nature Walks 4 p.m. Dorothy Molter Museum, Ely www.rootbeerlady.com Farmers Market & Artists Market 5 p.m. Sheridan Street, Ely www.ely.org Doggie Happy Hour at the Tiki Bar 5 p.m. Fitger’s, Duluth www.fitgers.com Live Music 6 p.m. Poplar River Pub, Lutsen www.lutsenresort.com Jam Sessions 7 p.m. Chippewa Park, Thunder Bay www.chippewapark.ca Minnesota Wild! 7:30 p.m. Grand Marais Recreation Area www.grandmaraisrecreationarea.com Wolves in the Night 7:30 p.m. Lutsen Resort www.lutsenresort.com

Writer’s Retreat with Loft instructor Peter Blau: The Lost Art of Personal Writing Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org

Wildflower Walk 10 a.m. Cascade Lodge, Lutsen www.cascadelodgemn.com Country Market 3:30 p.m. Moose Hall on Fort William Road (back at CLE Dove Building on Aug. 20), Thunder Bay www.thunderbaycountrymarket.com Open Mic 5 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com Timmy Haus 5 p.m. Moguls at Caribou Highlands, Lutsen www.caribouhighlands.com Live at the Waterfront: Free Concert Series 6 p.m. Marina Park, Thunder Bay www.thunderbay.ca/live Stars & Meteors 7:30 p.m. Lutsen Resort www.lutsenresort.com Black Bears 7:30 p.m. Bluefin Bay, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com Howling Safari 8 p.m. International Wolf Center, Ely www.wolf.org Spotlight North: Live Music 8 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com Live Music 9 p.m. Bluefin Grille, Tofte www.bluefinbay.com

Thursdays

Bird Banding Demos 7 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org Live Craft Demos 10 a.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais www.northhouse.org The Nature of Oberg Mountain 10:30 a.m. Oberg Mountain Trailhead, Tofte www.visitcookcounty.com Fire & Ice: a Beach Walk 11 a.m. East Bay Suites, Grand Marais www.eastbaysuites.com Local Food Market 4 p.m. Grand Marais Community Center Finland Farmer’s Market 5 p.m. Clair Nelson Center, Finland Live Music 6 p.m. Poplar River Pub, Lutsen www.lutsenresort.com

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Lynx Population: by USFS Specialist Dave Grosshuesch 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail www.chikwauk.com Brothers in Arms 8 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

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Sawmill Tours 10 a.m. Hedstrom Lumber Company, Gunflint Trail www.hedstromlumber.com Live Craft Demos 10 a.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais www.northhouse.org Timber Raising: A Crash Course in the Craft 10 a.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais www.northhouse.org Story Hour 10:30 a.m. Ely Public Library www.ely.org Build a Dreamcatcher 10:30 a.m. Eagle Ridge Resort, Lutsen www.eagleridgeatlutsen.com Nature’s Raw Materials Class 1 p.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org Live Music 4 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com Movies in the Park at Sunset Leif Erikson Park, Duluth www.downtownduluth.com Live Music 7 p.m. Castle Danger Brewery, Two Harbors www.castledangerbrewery.com Movie Night 7 p.m. Ely Folk School www.elyfolkschool.org

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Sasquatch 5k Obstacle Run Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Center, Duluth www.d.umn.edu/boulder/events.html Electronics Recycling Collection 9 a.m. Cook County Recycling Center, Grand Marais (218) 387-3630 Writer’s Salon featuring Mary Casanova: Wake-Up Island and Ice-Out 5 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais www.drurylanebooks.com

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Country Market 8 a.m. Moose Hall on Fort William Road (back at CLE Dove Building on Aug. 20), Thunder Bay www.thunderbaycountrymarket.com Cook County Farm & Craft Market 9 a.m. Senior Center Parking Lot, Grand Marais www.facebook.com/ccfarmandcraft Two Harbors Farmers Market 9 a.m. Thomas Owens Park, Two Harbors Live Craft Demos 10 a.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais www.northhouse.org Kakabeka Farmers Market 10 a.m. Kakabeka Falls Legion www.kakabekafarmersmarket.ca Guest Speaker 10 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org Tracks & Tracking 10 a.m. Caribou Highlands, Lutsen www.caribouhighlands.com Muffin Man: Stories for Young Children 11 a.m. Drury Lane, Grand Marais www.drurylanebooks.com Free Saturdays in the Studio 1 p.m. Grand Marais Art Colony www.grandmaraisartcolony.org Nature of the Point 1:30 p.m. Artist Point, Grand Marais www.visitcookcounty.com

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Superior Man Triathlon Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth www.superiormantri.com Care Partners Ice Cream Social 2 p.m. Sydney’s Frozen Custard, Grand Marais www.carepartnersofcookcounty.org North Shore Social Doubles 1 p.m. Grand Marais Tennis Courts www.facebook.com/groups/ cookcountytennisassociation Steve Blexrud 7:30 p.m. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais www.gunflinttavern.com

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CCTA Annual Meeting Grand Marais Tennis Courts www.facebook.com/ groups/cookcountytennisassociation Writer’s Salon featuring Faith Sullivan: Goodnight Mr. Wodehouse 4:30 p.m. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais www.drurylanebooks.com

Tour the North House Campus 2 p.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais www.northhouse.org Live Music 4 p.m. Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais www.voyageurbrewing.com Bronze Pour Demo 4 p.m. Last Chance Gallery, Lutsen www.lastchancefab.com Music on the Deck 6 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com Live Music 7 p.m. Cascade Lodge & Pub, Lutsen www.cascademn.com Music in the Lobby 7 p.m. Lutsen Resort www.lutsenresort.com What’s for Dinner? 7 p.m. International Wolf Center, Ely www.wolf.org Music by the Campfire 7:30 p.m. Eagle Ridge Resort, Lutsen www.lutsen.com Wild Cats of the North 7:30 p.m. Cascade Lodge, Lutsen www.cascadelodgemn.com Minnesota Wild! 7:30 p.m. Sawbill Canoe Outfitters, Tofte www.sawbill.com Michael Monroe 9 p.m. Community Center Log Cabin, Grand Marais www.michaelmonroemusic.com Live Music 9:30 p.m. Papa Charlie’s, Lutsen www.lutsen.com

Sundays

Geology Walks 10 a.m. Sugarloaf Cove, Schroeder www.sugarloafnorthshore.org Live Craft Demos 10 a.m. North House Folk School, Grand Marais www.northhouse.org Free Concert in the Park 2 p.m. Chippewa Park, Thunder Bay www.chippewapark.ca Special Presentation 2 p.m. Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center, Gunflint Trail www.chikwauk.com Live Music 5 p.m. Moguls at Caribou Highlands, Lutsen www.caribouhighlands.com

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The North Shore Dish Sink your teeth into Ribfest By Maren Webb

From August 26-28, Thunder Bay will transform into a locale for finger-licking ribs, live tunes, and even a car and bike/ motorcycle show during Ribfest 2016. In its fifth year, this event will bring four “ribbers” from Southern Ontario to battle it out in the rib contest, providing the opportunity to try the best of Ontario ribs. While those south of the border may think Americans lay claim to the barbecue genre, Canadians have a long history with barbecue that includes dozens of rib contests across the province of Ontario. Whether you are a ribfest junkie or new to the scene, Ribfest is a great weekend to check out. This year’s cast of ribbers will include Route 55, Jack the Ribber, Ribs Royal, and Sweet Smoked BBQ from Southern Ontario. They will compete for Best Ribs and Best Sauce, while also offering delicious food for all attendees to purchase. The menu will include slow baked and grilled ribs, barbecued chicken, pulled pork sandwiches, beef brisket, and sides like coleslaw and baked beans. If you can’t decide what to try, there’s always the menu item called “A Vegetarian’s Nightmare,” with 1/3 rack ribs, 1/2 pound pulled pork, and 1/4 of a chicken. And if you hope to replicate any of this deliciousness at home, rubs and barbecue sauces are for sale, too. In addition to these ribbers, there will also be a local food showcase for area restaurants to highlight their best dishes. Shikha’s Kitchen, Beaux Daddy’s, Tastebud’s Pitstop, and D’Culture Shock, all local Thunder Bay restaurants, will be serving up tasty fare at the event. From chicken kababs to jambalaya to authentic poutine, there will be a great variety of other foods to try as well as barbecue. And for the vegetarians, be sure to check out these other vendors, especially Shikha’s Kitchen, for vegetarian menu items. Wondering how you’ll wash down this delicious food? A beer tent is also a mainstay at Ribfest. Ribfest is hosted in the downtown Waterfront District of Thunder Bay, a short walk from the lovely Marina Park. It will be held in the parking lot of its presenting sponsor, OLG Casino, between Park Avenue and Red River Road. Ribfest is put on by the Waterfront District BIA. This free-entry event attracts tens of thousands of attendees and is a fundraiser for the benefit of Our Kids Count, a community development program aimed at fostering the health and development of children ages six and under. So far, Ribfest has raised

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over $48,000 CAD for Our Kids Count, thanks to the community and visitor support. Sunday’s main stage will feature family entertainment, welcoming families and children of all ages, and there will also be a children’s area for the weekend. And if the weather is warm, don’t forget about the nearby Marina Park splash pad, if your kiddos need to cool off. Ribfest has become one of Thunder Bay’s largest events and was recognized as a top 100 Ontario Festival. While Ribfest is known for its ribs and delicious food, it also features a great deal of music and other entertainment. Throughout the weekend there is live music on the main stage and street dances in the evening. Friday night is “Rock 94.3 FM Night” with bands like The Hoolies and The Sensational Hot Rods. Saturday night is “Country 105.3 Night” with Chris Krinkie and Straw Dawg and the Scott Skirving Band. Many more acts will be added to the schedule and available for viewing at www.ribfesttbay.com. On Red River Road, there will be the Red River Rumble Car Show. On Saturday it is the bike/motorcycle show and Sunday is the car show. To wrap-up the weekend, the Rib Contest judging and awards is held on Sunday afternoon on the main stage. Will your favorite ribber win?

chase a drink, they are also welcome to use the patio. Red Lion will have a Muskoka Brewery Tap Takeover, with at least five of their taps featuring Muskoka beer. As the pop-up will be sponsored by Muskoka Brewery, they will be giving away prizes and swag all weekend. The patio will be open Friday and Saturday, noon-10 p.m. It will also feature live music on Friday night by the local band, Mood Indigo. If you are looking for a place to stay for the Ribfest weekend, the Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel and Suites is conveniently located a mere block away from the festival. It has over 100 years of history and has been updated to be a comfortable and convenient place to stay that is smoke-free and pet-friendly. It also offers complimentary parking for its guests. For more information, visit www.princearthur waterfront.com. Ribfest has grown into a major Thunder Bay event and this year promises not to disappoint. Whether you swing by for an afternoon or stay for the full weekend, Ribfest is the place to be August 26-28. For more information about the event, visit www.ribfesttbay.com or follow on Facebook www.facebook.com/ribfesttbay.

Red Lion Smokehouse, one of my favorite Thunder Bay restaurants, is located right next to the action during Ribfest. This year, Red Lion will be setting up a pop-up patio like a backyard BBQ with chairs, picnic tables, and grass. Restaurant diners are invited to eat inside or outside on the patio and if Ribfest attendees pur-

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Last February, voting for the 2016 Reader’s Choice Restaurant Awards began, featuring 26 different categories, from Best Coffee to Best View. The winners were picked by our readers and the results were announced in June. Here are a few of the winning restaurants, proudly displaying their awards. We’ll feature the other winners in upcoming issues.

Angry Trout–Best Salad The Angry Trout Café, located on the Grand Marais harbor, is this year’s winner of the Best Salad award and Best Use of Regional Ingredients award. The small indoor/outdoor restaurant is open from May-October and serves fresh Lake Superior fish, uses locally grown produce and hand-harvested wild rice. Salad options include the grilled portabella salad, grilled fresh fish of the day salad, maple grilled chicken salad, smoked trout salad and the house salad. The Angry Trout also placed second for Best Fish and third for Best View. To view their full menu online, visit www.angrytroutcafe.com.

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Hannah Irvin and Steven Brown at Naniboujou display their award for Best Soup. Located roughly 14 miles east of Grand Marais, Naniboujou Lodge and Restaurant makes all of their soup from scratch daily, using fresh produce and letting it slowly simmer to bring out the flavors. Guest favorites include the French onion soup (Naniboujou’s own recipe) and Hannah’s chicken and wild rice soup, which is often requested as the Soup of the Day. Naniboujou also placed second for the Best Northwoods Character award, second for the Worth the Drive award, and third for the Best Breakfast award. They also received second place for the Best Server award, given to Melanie Stoddard. Visit www.naniboujou.com for more info.

Sven & Ole’s–Best Pizza & Takeout Sven and Ole’s first began in 1981 with Sid Backlund Jr. and his brother Terry. The two young boys decided to open a small food stand in downtown Grand Marais, selling popcorn, nachos, pop and other items. After many years and a few upgrades, Sven’s now has over 50 employees and occupies 3,500 square feet of space. They are this year’s Best Pizza and Best Take-Out award winners. Serving up favorites such as the Uffda Zah, Hawaiian and plain pepperoni pizzas, they also offer breadsticks, pasta, sandwiches and take home frozen pizzas. Visit www.svenandoles. com for more info.

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Turmeric: The Spice of Life By Kim Falter There is no doubt that the herb trending right now is turmeric. Everyone seems to be expounding the miracles of this golden spice. From a simple spice popular in Indian curries, it has now blossomed as the cure-all for every ache and pain. But is there any truth to these claims? Turmeric has been around for centuries. Traditionally called the “spice of life,” it has been used as far back as 4,500 years ago in India, where it is primarily grown. Its first big gain in popularity was around 500 BCE when it played a huge role in Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda is an age-old system of natural healing still practiced in India. The root of the turmeric plant was typically dried and ground to make a paste for skin conditions, burned and inhaled to relieve congestion, or consumed as a remedy for circulation, digestion, and liver problems. It also holds a sacred place in Hindu traditions, where it plays a significant role in Hindu wedding ceremonies and some still wear a piece of turmeric root as a charm to ward off evil spirits. The bright yellow color of this spice has also been used as a dye, famously used to color the robes worn by Buddhist monks. Fast forward to 2016. We’ve been seeing research for years showing that there may be some validity to centuries of medicinal use of this root. Keep in mind that proving matter-of-factly that turmeric is of use is a difficult thing to do, as it is with all herbs. The use of herbs as natural remedies is a holistic practice, which means that the true benefits come from all of its components. Current research on the benefits of turmeric are primarily focused on one compound: curcumin. All plants contain many compounds, a holistic approach to herbal medicine is one where all compounds work together, synergistically, to bring about healing. INFLAMMATION: By far the most popular benefit is its ability to keep inflammation at bay. Current research into the benefits of curcumin has shown improvements in skin conditions, brain health, osteoarthritis, and irritable bowel syndrome. The most fascinating find was with Alzheimer’s disease. The elderly in India have the lowest rates of Alzheimer’s than any population in the world. Although there is still little evidence that turmeric supplementation is a benefit to those with Alzheimer’s, or beneficial as a preventative measure, Alzheimer’s does begin as an inflammatory process within the brain. We know that one of the factors that sets this group apart is that they consume turmeric on a daily basis. Although touted as a replacement for ibuprofen, the jury is still out. Yet, for centuries, people have used turmeric for relieving ailments

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Choosing to add turmeric to your life can be a challenge. Of course, food is your best choice, but quality and potency play a role in effectiveness. Powdered turmeric root in an herbal supplement is rarely more effective than simply consuming directly or adding the spice to your food. A high quality turmeric powder may contain around 2-4 percent curcumins, resulting in approximately 136 milligrams curcumins per tablespoon. If you are looking for a stronger dose, extracts are the answer. Available in both capsule and liquid form, these supplements contain around 400mg of curcumin. High quality supplemental turmeric extracts tend to include all the compounds of turmeric, not just the curcuminoids, and risk of contamination is less than with the powdered herb. Turmeric may not be the answer to all that ails you, but history and current research are all proving that adding a bit of this “spice of life” can’t hurt.

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“I encourage people to get the feel of Superior. It is really easy to get on the lake, and there are so many ways to enjoy it by people of all ages and abilities,” said Captain Gregory Heroux, owner of Thunder Bay’s Sail Superior Yacht Charters. Sail Superior offers an excellent menu of sailing cruises, including 90-minute harbour tours; twilight wine-and-cheese cruises; afternoon or day trips to Welcome Islands, Porphyry Point Lighthouse or Thompson Island; Hike ‘N Sail on Sleeping Giant; Sail-and-Scuba; multi-day Big Lake Adventures; customized sailing cruises for groups, families and special events; and more. For starters, the 90-minute harbour tour on the 38-foot Journeyer gives a unique perspective of the city seen only from water. The tour allows a close-up of the waterfront’s massive elevators, red-and-white Thunder Bay Main lighthouse, 500-foot former ore dock and even a “saltie” or lake freighter coming in the harbour. The most popular charter is the afternoon excursion (3.5 hours) on the 40-foot ocean-class Frodo that goes beyond the breakwater to the Welcome Islands, a group of four islands about 6 nautical miles offshore from the city. You can relax and even go for a swim near the shores of the largest island with its high cliffs, former lighthouse site (last keeper left in 1985), birds and a sheltered anchorage that is the perfect spot for an on-board lunch (catered or bring your own). Gaze over to the east for a closer look at the famous Sleeping Giant and to the west, with an interesting view of the city and the eastern high ridges that were once Superior’s beaches.

Sail Superior’s 40-foot Frodo sails the bay towards the Sibley Peninsula’s Sleeping Giant. | ELLE ANDRA-WARNER rior has received the prestigious tourism designation Ontario Signature Experience (OSE) by Ontario Tourism as one of the best tourism experiences in Ontario. Like the Hike ‘N Sail: Sleeping Giant, a full-day excursion which takes travellers about 13 nautical miles east of the city, past the Welcome Islands, and across the Bay of Thunder Bay to Sawyers Bay, located behind the Sleeping Giant’s head on Sibley Peninsula. A dinghy takes guests to shore where they can hike on moderate, advanced and expert trails. You can venture to the top of the high cliffs, rising more than 1,000 feet above the waters, for a dramatic ‘wow’ panoramic view of islands, mainland and Lake Superior. And for those wanting to stay longer, the trip can be extended overnight. “Each excursion is unique, as Lake

Superior always has something to say about what you will see and which directions you will take. It is different each time. I never get bored sailing Superior,” says Captain Heroux, who has been sailing on the lake since a young age. He started Sail Superior with his late father in 2001 after sailing across the Atlantic Ocean in Frodo. Today, it’s a full-time business with a small fleet. There’s an exotic romanticism when summer sailing on Superior and experiencing its raw wild beauty and feeling the power and mystique that draws people to return to its waters. A writer once told Captain Heroux after sailing on Lake Superior for the first time, “I’ve sailed around the world but this is the Mount Everest of freshwater sailing.”

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Northern Trails The Resurgence of Black Bay By Gord Ellis

As a young fishing fanatic growing up in Thunder Bay, I’d often dream about fishing the many bodies of water close to home. The mighty Nipigon River and its huge source lake were at the top of the list, due to the legendary brook trout that were said to reside there. However, the one area not on my radar screen was a huge bay on Lake Superior just east of Thunder Bay. In the 1970s and 80s, no anglers really talked much about Black Bay. This was partially because of poor access to the expansive bay, but mostly due to the huge and somewhat intimidating presence of a commercial fishing industry that seemed to own the bay. Some of that was perception, granted, but there was a lot of netting going on for a very long time. The focus of that commercial fishing was initially walleye, but later included pike and perch. There was some angling done in Black Bay for sure, but it was mostly locals who were located on the water or were very close to it. Less than a decade ago, things started to happen. For starters, several conservation and local fish and game groups, as well as the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and Northwestern Ontario Sportsman’s Alliance, started to encourage the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry to take a more active interest in managing the bay for sport fishing. At the same time, the commercial interest on the bay started to decline. Much of the netting in Black Bay stopped. On top of that, a long closed public access near Hurkett was re-opened. There was some re-stocking of walleye in Black Bay. Much of the bay, as well as a large portion of the tributary that runs into Black Bay called the Black Sturgeon River, were closed to walleye fishing (First Nations still harvest there). The huge warm water fishery that had traditionally been in Black Bay started to rebound. And anglers began to take notice. My first Black Bay fishing experience took place in the winter about seven years ago. My buddy Sandro Fragale, of Thunder Bay, had heard reports of big perch being caught in the bay. Since we had always been trying to find consistent winter perch—without success—it seemed appropriate to at least try and find them on this huge bay. We left from the Hurkett launch and drove our sleds south on the bay. It was expansive beyond our expectations, and we had no clue where to try. So we did what any other angler would

Giant pike are part of the appeal of Black Bay. | GORD ELLIS have done and headed for signs of human activity on the ice; in this case, two empty ice fishing shacks. We dug our holes about 50 yards away, hoping we would be close enough to the hotspot to catch a few perch. Although we had driven several miles out in the bay, the water was only 17 feet deep. We caught about a dozen perch from 10 to 14 inches. True jumbos. The fish were pale and fat—quite unlike the inland perch that were so vividly marked. Our winter perch honey hole was finally a reality. And it was a big one. These days, two outfitters now rent shacks on the bay for perch. It’s become a very popular winter fishery.

being walleye, pike, perch and smallmouth bass. Most of the water in this giant bay is relatively shallow, turbid and dotted with large beds of cabbage. Islands and reefs are fish magnets as they provide both rocky structures and places for baitfish to hang out. Due to its clay bottom and general fertility, Black Bay grows very big fish. Trophy-sized pike and bass can be caught just about everywhere in the northern reaches of the bay. The average walleye is also large, although fishing for them in Black Bay is only allowed south of Bent Island. Walleye are still in rehabilitation mode and remain well below historic population levels.

In my experience, the Black Bay fishery is unique compared to most fishing on the Canadian side of Superior. It is a warm water fishery with the predominate species

As you venture to the southernmost reaches of the bay, the coldwater fishery kicks in. Trolling for salmon at the mouth of Black Bay is a popular summer past

time. The Chinook are relatively numerous and of a good average size. Plentiful herring seems to be the key to Chinook salmon being around. In the deeper water, lake trout are quite common and there are some sea monsters. Lakers over 20 pounds are caught each year from Black Bay. On the down side, the resurgence of the native warm water fishery in Black Bay has had a detrimental effect on the steelhead and coaster brook trout fishery. Steelhead runs have taken a noticeable and precipitous downturn in all Black Bay tributaries. Lake brookies are also having a hard time. Whether this is a short time dip or the way things will be now remains to be seen. But the boom in the warm water fishery has meant some changes to what’s swimming around in Black Bay.

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Charter fishing on Lake Superior is all about making memories. | TOFTE CHARTERS

Troll’n, Troll’n, Troll’n By Joe Friedrichs On certain lakes throughout the Northern Wilds, it’s worth forking over the necessary funds to hire a fishing guide or charter captain. On one particular lake, it can be a matter of life or death. Just ask Darren Peck, the owner and charter captain of Lake Superior based Tofte Charters. “When fishing on Lake Superior, changing weather conditions, equipment failure or lack of preparation can change a great day on the water into a life or death struggle,” Peck said. “Charter captains are not only experienced in catching fish, but also in keeping you safe and getting you back to the dock.” Certainly safety should be the top priority during any fishing or outdoor adventure in Minnesota or Ontario. Following that, catching fish is high on the “hope it happens” list for many anglers who venture forth onto the massive body of water that is Lake Superior. And because the Big Lake is 50

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so expansive, deep and soaked in mystery, even die-hard anglers find no shame in hiring a guide or charter service when they go fishing on Lake Superior. After all, Minnesota’s portion alone of Lake Superior is 1.4 million acres, which is a tremendous amount of water to cover. By comparison, the rest of Minnesota’s combined fishable waters total 3.8 million acres. There are charter fishing establishments in Duluth, Knife River, Silver Bay, Tofte, Grand Marais and Thunder Bay to assist with narrowing the scope of an otherwise huge body of water. The recipe for success while fishing Lake Superior often involves specialized equipment. Not every angler can afford or justify the expense of adding downriggers, heavy duty rods and reels, softball-sized weights and other deep water gear to their fishing tackle collection. Charter boats come with all the necessary equipment for fishing Lake Superior. Once the charter vessel and captain are hired, simply climb onboard and prepare for action.

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Lake Superior brings visitors from across the globe coming to test its waters. Archie Hoogsteen, the owner and captain of Archie’s Fishing Charters in Thunder Bay, has chartered trips on Lake Superior for people from Russia, Holland, Finland and the Middle East during recent years. The common theme from most clients who book a trip is that without a guided service of some fashion, many anglers are simply lost with where to start, or even what the lake is all about. One guest of Archie’s Charters, a visitor from Saudi Arabia, could not believe Lake Superior was a freshwater lake due to its sheer size and depth. To finally convince the client he was not fishing in saltwater, Hoogsteen sought to collect evidence by filling an empty mug from on board his ship and dipping it in the lake. “It blew his mind when I gave him a glass of water out of the lake and told him to drink it,” Hoogsteen said. And drink it the man did.

When it comes to catching fish, lake trout are the top target throughout most of the summer. Salmon are also a target amongst anglers of Lake Superior. Though they are sought out later in the summer, catching the migrating salmon is a bonus, according to Peck. A charter captain with nearly two decades of experience working the waters of Lake Superior, Peck said coho and king salmon were much more abundant in the past than they are now. Hoogsteen agreed. “The lake has its ups and downs, some years are better than others,” he said. “The lake trout are always there. It’s the salmon that move in and out of the bay, so they can be iffy.” As it goes with fishing inland lakes throughout the Northern Wilds, water temperature is key when you wet a line. This complexity provides another reason charter-fishing trips are of value. Charter captains make their living knowing where

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ters tradition that she catches the first fish of the season. I am not allowed to start the charter season before this happens. I look forward to that day every year.”

Depending on the weather, the Minnesota and Wisconsin shorelines near Duluth are typically very good in June for lake trout and salmon, because the surface water is a bit warmer than out on the main lake or farther up the North Shore. By August, surface water temperatures are at their warmest. Trout and salmon are deep and downriggers are the choice of equipment, according to Peck. Regardless of the time of year people hire a charter fishing trip, Peck said the purposes of the trip remain the same.

Hoogsteen said most of his clients are not only happy catching fish, but simply by experiencing a day on Lake Superior.

“Of course, most people want to catch fish,” he said. “But what I hope they take away from it is a great experience and memories to last a lifetime. Fishing with Grandpa or Grandma or spending time with good friends. That is what stays with you long after the trip is over.” And when it comes to creating memories, Peck is a master of the trade. “My daughter Katie is 11 years old now,” Peck said. “When she was six we started a Tofte Char-

“Once they get out on the lake most people are amazed by the beauty of Lake Superior,” he said. “It’s something that you can’t experience anywhere else, fishing on the cleanest and biggest lake in the world. Fishing for salmon and lake trout or just sightseeing ocean ships and lakers anchored out front. It’s just beautiful.”

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Wild Traditions Cultivating Wild Food Spaces By Julia Prinselaar

One of my fondest memories of living on the Canadian west coast is hiking the Wild Pacific Trail in Ucluelet. Cutting along the rugged, rocky shoreline of this small Vancouver Island fishing village, the scenic oceanside trail winds through forests of western red cedar, hemlock and Douglas fir. Beneath these towering giants is an abundance of berry bushes—mostly the thick-skinned and mildly sweet salal. Their taste and texture is akin to the Saskatoon berries common in the Great Lakes region. In Canada, there are more than 200 varieties of what most people refer to as berries, but they’re actually botanically classified into several different categories of wild fruits. These include true berries (i.e. blueberries), drupes (cherries) and pomes (Saskatoon berries), to name just a few. Plentiful from coast to coast, these fleshy fruits were, and continue to be, a food staple for First Nations. Indigenous tribes of the Pacific Northwest harvested salal berries, sweet thimbleberries, juicy salmon berries, and dozens more, like cloudberries, soapberries, blueberries, red raspberries and highbush cranberries. Prized for the vitamins, minerals, sugars and calories that weren’t otherwise readily available in a traditional diet, berry patches were valuable food supplements. Instead of passively harvesting from a given area, many tribes routinely cultivated the land by imparting practices of permaculture, a term coined in the 1970s by Australians Bill Mollison and Dave Holgrem. Permaculture design essentially mimics natural systems in a landscaped environment, using primarily native food plants. Examples of forest gardens can be found all over the world, from the Amazon jungle to the Himalayan Mountains in Bhutan. Cultivating land was a means to provide a sustainable balance of resources by maintaining the quality and quantity of food production within given territories. Along the north coast of British Columbia, the harvesting areas of the Gitxsan and Wet’suwet’en First Nations were burned to remove competing vegetation, to kill older berry plants and to stimulate new growth. Historic berry gathering areas were often named, controlled, managed and handed down from generation to generation by particular families or groups. Today, in some relative form, these practices are cropping up in our cityscapes and 52

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Among other edible fruits, the organization uses this green space to grow apples, which are picked in the fall to make cider. | JULIA PRINSELAAR urban neighborhoods. Harvey Ussery, writer for Mother Earth News, is convinced that imitating Nature’s blueprints is fundamental to raising an abundance of food. “The idea behind forest gardening is that natural forests produce an abundance of food. People all over the world have harvested food from the forest, reaping where they did not sow. Forest gardeners imitate the forest’s natural structure to take advantage of this abundance, but they increase yields even further through careful planning and management. The result is a productive fusion of garden, orchard and woodland. Urban food forests mimic the ecology of natural forests, and create a fusion of garden, orchard and woodland,” he writes. Roots to Harvest, a Thunder Bay-based non-profit organization that mentors youth by growing food, planted an edible food forest along a busy downtown corridor a few years ago. “The idea is that there was a space there that wasn’t being used, and Roots to Harvest was able to propose that we use it to grow food,” says Kim McGibbon, program coordinator with the organization. The food forest is planted primarily with low-maintenance foods like apple trees, gooseberries and currants that don’t take a lot of work and water to maintain.

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“There are a lot of people who don’t have access to growing food, who don’t have access to their own land, their own property or their own home. But there’s an open green space there, and people can just walk in and check it out to see what’s growing. It gives people that opportunity to ask questions and to learn about where food comes from,” adds McGibbon. If you’re near a wild fruit patch and want to try something a little different, here are a couple recipes from Beverley Gray’s The Boreal Herbal: Wild Food and Medicine Plants of the North.

Currant Juice 7 cups currants 1 cup water Put berries and water in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat, stirring and mashing. When fully integrated, remove from heat and strain through cheesecloth or jelly bag into a large measuring cup with a spout (for easy pouring). The juice will not keep for very long in the refrigerator. I recommend freezing the juice in ice cube trays, then transferring the cubes to a container for use when needed. Add a current-juice ice cube to fizzy water for an excellent natural pop.

Detoxifying Juniper Sea-Salt Scrub A circulatory stimulant that removes dead surface-skin cells, leaving your skin feeling as soft as a baby’s bottom! This scrub is nice to do once a week. 2 cups sea salt 2 cups juniper berries, ground 4 cups almond, olive or grapeseed oil 1 cup water Mix ingredients together in a bowl and pour into a jar for use. In the shower or bath, take a dab of the combo in the palm of your hand and scrub from the chest all the way to the tip of your toes. Do not use on your face. Be aware that the surface of your shower or tub may become slippery with oil, so be careful stepping out. It’s recommended to use baking soda to clean up afterward so the next person doesn’t slip either.

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As August begins, Jupiter comes out in the sun’s afterglow and soon drops out of sight. High in the southwest, the brilliant star Arcturus starts a month-long plummet to the horizon, dragging its kite-shaped constellation, Bootes the herdsman, along with it. And low in the southwest, Mars provides its own spectacle as it journeys eastward for a rendezvous with Saturn and the bright red star Antares, the “rival of Mars.” Watch Mars as it first sails through the claws of Scorpius and then, in the third week of August, approaches Antares, the heart of the scorpion. Between the 21st and 25th, don’t miss the close encounter between Mars and its stellar rival, as the red planet glides between Antares and Saturn, the bright light above the star. Mars keeps going east and ends the month forming the eastern point of a triangle with Antares and Saturn. Look just east of Scorpius for the Teapot of Sagittarius, whose spout tips down toward the scorpion’s tail. Above the handle of the Teapot hangs the little Teaspoon of stars.

High in the east, the Summer Triangle of bright stars dominates. Forming its points are Altair, in Aquila the eagle, the southernmost; Deneb, in Cygnus the swan, to the northeast; and Vega, the powerhouse star in Lyra the lyre, to the northwest. Use a star chart to find these constellations and also the Northern Cross, a prominent feature of Cygnus. The annual Perseid meteor shower peaks on the morning of the 12th. Meteors should begin flying in the late evening on the Thursday, August 11, and after 1 a.m. on Friday. No moon will interfere. Perseids radiate from the northeast and often leave persistent trails. August’s full “corn moon” arrives at 4:26 a.m. on Thursday, August 18. That’s well before moonset, at which point it’ll still be quite round and beautiful. The University of Minnesota offers public viewings of the night sky at its Duluth campus. For more information and viewing schedules, see the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium at www.d.umn.edu/planet.

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The Wilds of Northern Cambodia

Micaella Penning [LEFT] and Diana Gergel [RIGHT] at Beng Mealea. | MICAELLA PENNING

By Micaella Penning Nara pulled the car over on the side of a narrow road and got out to stare up into the sky. With a quick smile, he pointed and I looked up to see the dark flash of a wing. Then he would set up a spotting scope, find the bird at rest, and allow us to look. He always knew their names, long before examining them through the lens: woolly-necked stork, ashy drongo, large cuckooshrike, rufous treepie, black-crested bulbul, rufescent prinia. He could hear their identifying sounds while all I noticed was the rustle of rice stalks or the far-off whine of carts motorized with tractor engines.

Nara Duong, a birder at the Sam Veasna Center, acts as a tour guide through parts of Cambodia. | DIANA GERGEL

My friend Diana and I were spending the day with Nara Duong, a birder at the Sam Veasna Center, exploring the countryside of rural Cambodia, north of Siem Reap. The Center arranges trips into Wildlife Conservation Society sites across the country, in an effort to provide sustainable livelihoods from ecotourism for local communities. The Center’s namesake, Sam Veasna, was a pioneering Cambodian naturalist who discovered and cataloged many conservation sites across northern Cambodia. He found large populations of crimson-headed sarus cranes, which were thought to be near extinction, in the northwestern corner of the country. This led to the creation of the Ang Trapaeng Thmor Crane Sanctuary, which protects over 10,000 hectares of land, and is also home to other threatened species, like the long-tailed macaque, Eld’s deer, and the Asian box turtle. Often reaching six feet tall, the sarus crane is the world’s tallest flying bird. In 1999, while surveying the country’s northern plains for the possibly-extinct 54

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The black-crested bulbul is only found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. | SAM VEASNA CENTER kouprey, a forest-dwelling ungulate, Veasna contracted malaria and died at the age of 33. In the 1990s, there were between five and 10,000 deaths per year in Cambodia due to malaria. Now, according to the National Malaria Center, only 12 deaths occurred due to the mosquito-born disease in 2014.

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Cambodia, located in Southeast Asia, is bordered by Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. | MICAELLA PENNING Nara told us he had not finished high school, and used to work as a driver, making three dollars per day (the average annual income in Cambodia is $750). “What does a guide typically make in

Siem Reap?” I asked him, politely. “Around thirty dollars a day,” he replied. “But I’m very poor. For now, I sleep in a room at the birding center I work for. But I’m not sure how much longer they will

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Nature’s Beauty Built as a Hindu temple, Beng Mealea is largely unrestored, with many of its stones lying in heaps. | MICAELLA PENNING allow me to do this. I want to be a temple guide. They can make more money. But first you must pay a very big sum to be allowed to do this.” We continued walking down a dirt road. Ivy crawled up skinny tree trunks poking through lush stalks of rice, golden in the early morning light. We saw dozens of bird species that day, but the critically endangered vultures remained elusive. Vulture populations on the Indian sub-continent are plummeting due to the use of the anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac, which is administered to sick livestock but is poisonous to various vulture species. The Sam Veasna Center now leads tours to the Veal Krous Vulture Restaurant in the Preah Vihear Protected Forest, where visitors have the opportunity to witness a frenzied feeding, since Cambodia’s remaining vultures now rely on supplementary food. A dead cow is provided, and up to 80 vultures descend into the macabre, prandial turmoil. Passing fields of banana trees beneath a sky splotched with gray-bottomed cumulous clouds, we continued northeast to Koh Ker, a tenth-century city once serving as the capital of the Khmer Empire, moved by King Jayavarman IV from Angkor Wat in the year 921. One of the site’s temples is designed like a Mayan stepped pyramid,

standing over 100 feet tall, with long, thick grass growing on each terraced edge. To the north lay the lowlands and swamps of Kulen Prum Tep Wildlife Sanctuary, originally created to protect the kouprey, and the Thai border. It is unknown whether any kouprey remain in the world. The sun shone blindingly, the heat all-consuming. I sat on a wood log at the base of the pyramid while Diana climbed up. I was sick with something flu-like, and stayed stationary in the shade, beneath a tree canopy hopping with woodpeckers, nuthatches, and collared falconets. The site was still mostly empty of other people; demining occurred only recently. Cambodia continues to have one of the highest casualty rates due to land mines in the world, though the decades of civil war and genocide ended over 30 years ago. A few walls and columns of ancient temples remained vertical, amidst a jumble of angular pieces of stone, demolished by time. Trees sprouted up through the rubble, remaining branchless for dozens of meters, their bark smooth and white. Unlike Angkor Wat, scaffolding, metal braces and construction workers were absent. Shards of intricately carved, mossy stones lay strewn in the wreckage. Leaving Koh Ker, we pulled down a narrow, orange dirt road, stopping to watch

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Trees and thick brush grow over the wall and windows of Beng Mealea. | MICAELLA PENNING the treetops of deciduous dipterocarpaceae. Now the birds were more reclusive, as the day grew hotter, the sun high overhead. I asked Nara if I could go behind a tree to pee. “No, better not,” he answered quietly. “There are still mines around here. May not be safe. We’ll drive to a bathroom.” Driving back towards Siem Reap, we stopped at Beng Mealea, a sandstone temple complex largely unrestored. Elevated boardwalks of dark brown wood wound through ruins, where thin roots netted the stone walls with their serpentine branches, grasping, suffocating impermeability, avari-

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cious for stone. These trees were living spider webs, entwining their prey as if hoping to suck their lifeblood as their own. Gray and white lichens grew like splattered paint on roots and stone alike. Nara sat on a stump in the shade while we wandered beneath the mottled light, staying abreast of the jungle’s tentacles. “No money, no honey,” he sang in a lamenting tone. I heard a faint tapping sound. “Ah! A coppersmith barbet!” he continued, his voice cheerful again.

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Do animals have a sense of prestige? Do birds make art? Do animals have a sense of humor? Author Vinciane Despret, associate professor of philosophy at University of Liege and Free University of Brussels, asks 26 questions that stretch our preconceived ideas about what animals do, what they think, and what they want. By exploring incredible and funny animal adventures and their involvement with farmers, zookeepers, researchers, handlers and others, Despret argues that the separation between human and animal behaviorisms don’t exist.—Breana Roy

In the land of 10,000 lakes and beyond, author Eric Dregni celebrates all things fish, using historical and fun facts about fishing in the Great Lakes region. From fishing lures to boat motors, and small-town festivals to sport-fishing meccas, this book covers it all, while adding humor, trivia and tradition. It’s also illustrated with postcards, advertisements, historical prints, cartoons, and tourist snapshots. This book is not only funny, but it’s fascinating and informative for any fishing enthusiast.—Breana Roy

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ACCESS: The U.S. Forest Service has a concrete boat ramp, with parking for 10 vehicles and 12 vehicle/trailer parking spots, along with a toilet. To get there, head out of Grand Marais about 27 miles up the Gunflint Trail and take a right on County Road 66. VITALS: Flour is a 330-acre Cook County lake in the Superior National Forest. It sits to the south and west of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The lake has a maximum depth of 75 feet, average water clarity of 13 feet, and has 8.46 miles of shoreline, according to Minnesota DNR’s lake finder website. GAME SPECIES PRESENT: Walleye, smallmouth bass, northern pike, lake trout, tullibee and yellow perch. WALLEYES: You’ll have to put in a little time and effort to find the walleyes on Flour Lake, said Steve Persons, DNR’s

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Grand Marais area fisheries supervisor. Persons said walleye numbers could be better at the lake, but DNR is trying, through stocking, to improve the fishery. “There is a wealth of walleye habitat,” he said. “You have to be willing to move around.” Seek out those classic walleye haunts on the lake, Persons said, adding that the lake’s decent clarity can make fishing best in the evenings and other low light-periods. SMALLIES: The smallmouth bass fishery on Flour is doing quite well, Persons said, noting that it is managed with a 12-inch maximum size limit, allowing one fish over 20 inches. “There are times when it’s hard to find bass smaller than 12 inches,” he said, noting that the rule has been in place since the late 1990s. “We were trying to produce some bigger fish,” Persons said, noting that there used to be lots of smaller smallies.

The catch-and-release ethic of bass anglers might have more to do with the current size structure of the lake’s smallmouth population, though, Persons said. The most recent lake assessment turned up more bass in the 15 to 19-inch category than in any other category. “There are some nice fish in the lake,” Persons said, noting that DNR is looking at possibly opening up more harvest on the lake, though such a decision would go through a public process first, and a creel survey is planned soon for the lake. “We would be listening closely to what anglers want there,” he said. THE REST: Flour is one of those marginal lake trout lakes that is barely hanging on. A stocking program has kept the fishery going, though no natural reproduction has been documented at the lake, putting the future of that stocking program at risk. “It’s not as deep as our best lake trout lakes,” Persons said, noting that lakers were in the lake originally, and may have

dwindled in part because of complicated factors following the introduction of walleyes the first half of the 20th century. The lake also has some northern pike in it. “Once in a while, we see some nice ones,” Persons said, noting that pike, like all of the lake’s larger predators, benefit from tullibee population that has persisted. Last but not least, there are a few decent yellow perch in the lake. “There are some, and some of them are big,” said Persons, noting that big for Flour Lake would go about half a pound. CAMP OUT: The U.S. Forest Service has a 37-site fee campground on the northwest corner of the lake and Golden Eagle Lodge is the concessionaire. Campsites run $18 per night, including tax, and have an 8-person limit per site, though additional vehicles are $9. Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777.—Javier Serna

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Strange Tales Stories from the Lighthouse By Elle AndraWarner

The era of the lighthouse keepers tending isolated U.S. and Canadian stations on Lake Superior may be gone—the last keeper was taken off Superior in 1991— but their stories continue to make fascinating reading. So, what is it like being on an island lighthouse in a storm? First assistant keeper C. A. McKay at Rock of Ages Lighthouse—located about five miles off Isle Royale - was asked that question by Detroit reporter Stella Champney during a 1931 interview. He replied, “You can’t see anything but water. You can’t hear anything but its roar. See that pier around the tower? It looks pretty high up and safe. Well, in a real storm, heavy green water sweeps over it. You can’t even see it sometimes. You can’t get away from the water even at the top of the tower. Spray sweeps over the tower windows and, when it’s very cold, freezes on the glass. You can’t hear anything but boom! boom! of the seas as they sweep over the rocks, or the crack like gunfire as they hit the tower.” The 130-foot Rock of Ages light went into service in 1908 and had keepers until 1977. It was manned by a keeper and three assistants, and was considered too dangerous for families. Keepers were tough, courageous and dedicated to giving ships safe passage. During a 1932 blizzard at Passage Island Lighthouse, keeper John Gagnon’s face and ear froze while he kept sounding the fog signal for four days and three nights. Most keepers stayed at their stations only during the navigation season, usually late April/early May to late November/ early December. Some brought their families with them, including John H. Malone, the keeper of Menagerie Island Lighthouse; a small barren outcropping of rock about 2.5 miles offshore at the entrance to Isle Royale’s Siskiwit Bay. Appointed to the station in 1878, he and his wife Julia had 12 children born (one died at birth) and lived on the island for 32 years, spending winters in Duluth. One of the many interesting things Malone recorded in his keeper logs was collecting seagull eggs in the spring as an important source of food for the family. In 1887, he reported they had collected 1,478 eggs by first week in June. He also often commented on the weather. On October 28, 1884 he wrote that the island “looked like an iceberg.” A year later on November 4, 1885, he lamented, “This must be the North Pole.” 58

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One Canadian keeper who lived yearround at his remote lighthouse was Andrew Dick at Point Porphyry Lighthouse on the southwestern tip of Porphyry Island, about 26 miles (42 km) east of Thunder Bay. Appointed in 1880 at $400/year, he stayed for the next 30 years, retiring in 1910 at age 78. He and his First Nations wife Caroline had 10 children; five boys and five girls. When his wife died in 1884, Dick was left to raise their children, ages four months to 19 years, on the island with the kids all pitching in to help. Another long-tenure keeper was Canada’s Charles McKay, the keeper of Battle Island Lighthouse for 36 years, from 1877 to 1913. Known as a “man of fine physique” and legendary fearless mariner, MacKay rowed-sailed almost 300 miles (482 km) one year, in his 18-foot sailboat from Battle Island to Sault Ste Marie to spend Christmas Eve at his family home. In the 1950s, Battle Island keepers had to deal with a “moose on the loose,” when a young, lone moose decided to make its home on the island. It became a “pet” of the keepers. However, as the moose grew, he created some havoc in the garden and ruined equipment, earning the name Obnoxious. Things turned ugly when Obnoxious became a dangerous nuisance, snorting and charging keeper George Brady anytime he went outside, at times, cornering him in the light tower. The keeper’s plight caught the attention of media, resulting in Brady receiving letters from across Canada and the U.S. By the fall of 1954, Brady had had enough of Obnoxious. After one failed attempt by the game warden to get Obnoxious, the warden successfully got the moose into the water and directed him to another island. To everyone’s relief, Obnoxious never returned. Living on isolated islands without family could be lonely for keepers, and sometimes the mind played tricks. Passage Island keeper James Gagnon told Detroit reporter Stella Campney during her 1931 lighthouse tour, “Live around these isolated lighthouse stations long enough and you’ll be seeing mermaids. Like John Whelan down at Sand Hills. He says he sees mermaids on the rocks and hears them singing.” And then there was the keeper on Porphyry Island Light that broadcast on marine radio that UFOs were landing on the island. One keeper tale may be unparalleled to this day. According to a July 15, 1875, log book entry by James Corgan, keeper at Manitou Island Lighthouse, located about three miles off the eastern tip of Keweenaw Peninsula, he and his wife Mary left the station at 8 p.m. on his steam launch “Little Will.” They were headed for nearby Copper Harbor, where Mary would give birth to their second child. But when they were 1.5 miles east of Horsehoe Harbor, Mary went into labour and gave birth to a baby boy right on the boat. James’s log entry finished with, “Soon made all things lovely. I had everything aboard in the way of bed, etc. etc. Sea a dead calm.”

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Menagerie Island Lighthouse (also known as Isle Royale Lighthouse) shown here in 2004, was first lit in September 1875. John H. Malone was the keeper here for 32 years, from 1878 to 1910. | WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Point Porphyry Lighthouse was established in 1873 as Canada’s second lighthouse on Lake Superior, located 26 miles (42 km) east of Thunder Bay. It is now leased to Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior Inc., a nonprofit group which has restored the site. | CANADIAN LIGHTHOUSES OF LAKE SUPERIOR INC./ PAUL MORRALEE.

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What an amazing sanctuary in the woods! This 2 BD/ 1 BTH off the grid log home on nearly 20 acres awaits you. This cabin/home has a propane fridge, stove, and fireplace. Additionally, there is a heavy duty generator that powers the home, well and septic system. Well and Septic are new as of 2005. The land is relatively flat with good tree coverage and a large pond sits just off the screened porch/ deck. There is additional space for a garage to be built. The property could be converted to solar power if wanted.

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6522 Aspenwood Drive, Tofte MN • 3 bedrm–3 bath Condo – built 2004 • 2400 sq ft of luxury living on Lake Superior • Owner/broker • Price: $339,900

Northern Light Lake Island with Log Cabin • 3 bedrooms • Old growth white and red pine • Rustic winter cabin • Stone fireplace • Owner/Broker • Price: $225,000 • Shore lot available for added convenience - Package $350,000

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BLACK BAY PENINSULA

LITTLE PIGEON BAY

Very unique waterfront property on the outside of Black Bay Peninsula. Flanked by Helen Island, Lasher Island and Coutlee Island makes Blacks Wharf one of the best protected harbours you could find. This is a rare opportunity to own a very beautiful piece of Lake Superior. $200,000 CDN

Your own private island located in the south of Rossport Harbour. Sheltered by the main land, Whiskey Island, and Nicol Island. Approx. 1/2 mile from the town of Rossport. 764 ft of Lake Superior shoreline. Really neat 1 1/2 story cabin with water, shower, cooking facilities with woodstove. Gravity water feed from tank on roof. $199,000 CDN

just 15 minutes north of the Minnesota/Ontario border on Lake Superior. Cozy, comfortable cottage with over 178 feet of shoreline. ! I N G Mostly level lot with easy access. T S I L Asking $219,000 CDN EW

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Pine Bay Lake Superior $460,000 CDN Lake Superior Log Home. 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths, triple glaze windows, solid wood floors, hot tub room, sauna. 2 car+ attached garage. Super sized lot with sandy shoreline. A panoramic view of Pine Bay and Lake Superior. Built for year round living in 2002. Try your offer!

Cloud Bay Lake Superior. 2 Great Lots $165,000 CDN & $185,000 CDN 2 New Lake Superior Lots. 176 ft. and 339 ft. lake frontages. Driveways installed. Power, phone and cell available. Beautiful southern hillside exposure and gorgeous view. A fabulous, quiet location for your dream cottage with year round access and fishing right out front.

Hand Crafted Log Home $489,900 CDN

On Famous Lac Des Mille Lacs $549,900 CDN

On 146 acres w/ 1900 ft. river frontage. 2 large bdrms, propane + wood burner + classic “Almira” stove. Beautiful bright sunroom, sunny decks, fabulous views. Log guest cottage by the river. 3 garages. Over 3 acres cleared. Ideal for horses! Just 30 min. from city.

4 Season 3 bdrm. cedar and pine cottage. Propane + cozy wood burner heat. Furnished guest cabin, refreshing sauna, large garage + carport. Fabulous lot with sand beach and magnificent view! Great walleye and northern fishing year round! Call Wil Salo 627-1267

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OLIVER LAKE

North shore. 215.5 acre parcel with 3900 feet of lake frontage. Rugged property-water access. Southern exposure, ultimate privacy. $169,000

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Pine Bay Lake Superior $519,000 CDN

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Starting at $55,000CDN Little Trout Bay, 20 minutes north of the Minnesota/Ontario border, 3 large estate-sized lots, very sheltered with southern exposure. Tremendous views. Power and telephone available. Priced beginning at $199,000 CDN

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Temperance Landing On the shores of Lake Superior in Tofte, Minnesota

Deb Niemisto 218-370-8434

NORTHWOODS REALTY

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1 Norwood Shores - Lutsen Lake Superior Townhome

120 White Sky - Lutsen Beautiful Caribou Lake

Enjoy your days on Lake Superior in Lutsen with this 2 BR, 1 BA four season low maintenance Townhome. MLS 2184109 $235,000

Immaculate 3 BD, 2 BA Lake Home, furnished and ready for YOU! Bunkhouse, fireplace, garage on premiere Lutsen lake. It’s all here!! MLS 2313210 $549,000

Lake Superior- Tofte 6512 Aspenwood Dr

Superior Lake Home 23 Norwood East - Lutsen

3 BDRM, 3 BA townhome with all the comforts, open concept, fireplaces, attached garage, master suite, deck, patio, access to lake, low HOA dues. MLS 6020760 $394,500

Furnished 3 BD, 4 BA with attached garage, new W/D and owners suite on main floor. 600’ shared shoreline, small established association with low dues. MLS 6021331 $649,000

Clara Lake Lot - Lutsen 15 Island Circle Drive

Land Listing

SW facing Clara Lk lot minutes away from Lutsen and Grand Marais. Year round access, electric at road, many trails & lakes nearby. MLS 6019732. $149,000

Nan Bradley 218-370-8433

Lutsen Resort Condo 551-553 Poplar River Rd

Commercial - 126 Airport Rd Grand Marais Airport

Luxury 3 BDRM unit at Lutsen’s premier Lake Superior resort. 3 separate rental units, many resort amenities and much more. MLS 6023424 $425,000

Commercial hanger, heated, electric, insulated, rental income. MLS 2116969 $249,900

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58 Sunrise Dr Cabin Lake Superior Views

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LUTSEN ACREAGE Caribou Trail - 20 acres Large undeveloped parcel, electric at road & ready to build your dream cabin. MLS 6001675 $125,000

Cute cabin with loft, fireplace, lots of storage, nice kitchen galley, near Surgarloaf Cove, low maintenance. Move-in ready! MLS 6023566 $144,900

7072 Two Moose Trail Wilson Lake - Finland

BUYERS invest in life on the shore!

Experience Solitude on one of the most beautiful lakes around. Acreage with many amenities ready for use & enjoyment. MLS 2294912 $249,000

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All You Need is Love, And August on the North Shore!

THINK SNOW!

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COME ONE, COME ALL, HERE ARE THE NEW LISTINGS! NEW! GORGEOUS SHORELINE WITH RARE SEA ARCH! The

views are from the deck of a ship. A crafters dream home, lots of elbow room, stone fire place for the ages and lower level walk out living space your friends and family will LOVE! MLS#TBD

$549,0000

NEW! OVER 300 FT OF SPECTACULAR SHORELINE W/ AUTHENTIC BOATHOUSE AND MODERN HOME! Bright and

NEW! MOVE IN READY ON CARIBOU LAKE! Coveted 200 feet of Prime shoreline with rare earthen landing and a new dock! Sweet swimming shoreline, Family style home where you can relax at the lake while the kids romp around outside! 2 car attached, 2 detached for the toys!

MLS#6023227 $495,000

Sunny home with huge deck for enjoying the fabulous views! Main level living, guest space on lower level. 2 car detached, awesome sauna.

NEW! FIVE BEDROOM 4 BATH TOWNHOME WITH RENTAL INCOME IN LUTSEN! Lovely home overlooking the

Mountainous terrain, Ski In Ski Out, and an easy walk to the Alpine Slide, the new Gondola, and miles of trails. The Perfect North Shore Getaway!

MLS#6022881 $299,000

NEW! HOT DOG! SUPER PIKE LAKE GETAWAY!

Rustic Living in the Finest Sense! Pike Lake’s West side, Lutsen access for year round fun! Nice shoreline. Give this a look, it’s something to build on for the Future!

MLS#6023113 $585,000

MLS# 6023403 $269,000

NEW! HEY HANDYMAN! Come take a Look at this Tofte home with acreage! Lots to offer, the home is solid and has a nice flow. The kitchen has been upgraded! Large windows allow for lots of light, and accessory buildings are perfect for a workshop and garage! Curious? Give us a call to see this gem!

NEW! WOWSER! LAKE SUPERIOR VILLA! You’ll

never tire of the waves breaking over the rock island just off the shore! Enjoy a ton of amenities, pool/spa building, landscaped walking paths meandering the acreage surrounding the Villas, a playground, satellite TV, high speed internet! Nicely updated, Main level bdrm, upper sleep loft the kids will love!

MLS#6022854 $175,000

MLS#6022904 $189,000 NEW ROOF!

NEW! AT THE WATER’S EDGE ON DEERYARD LAKE! Nestled in to

the shoreland many years ago, this lakeshome captures the Vibe of days gone by. Enjoy some cards at the kitchen table overlooking the Wilderness Lakeshore. Good quality family time at the cabin. And it’s affordable at $164,900. CALL TODAY!

on the Mountain, Ski In and Ski Out Winter Fun, Nice Rental Revenues at Caribou Highlands! Enjoy your options, 108 Bridge Run MLS#6023378 OR 518 Moose Mountain

MLS#6023287 $159,900

NEW! COZY AND COMFORTABLE LAKE SIDE BLUEFIN CONDO,

MLS#6023865 $164,900

NEW! WHY PAY RENT WHEN YOU CAN HAVE YOUR OWN HOME FOR LESS! Lutsen location, this

NEW! NEWER CONSTRUCTION DOVE TAIL LOG CABIN, a Rustic

MLS#6023131 $135,000

MLS#6023339 $110,000

home has so much potential! Comfortable year round living, a minute from Lutsen Mountains and Lutsen Creekside! Open kitchen to Family room, lots of light!

NEW! VACATION UP THE MOUNTAIN! ENJOY SUMMER FUN! Buy because it’s

Retreat on a Wilderness Lake! Enjoy the simple things in life…the call of the loons, the buzz of the skeeters… this is the ultimate camping retreat! Soup Lake in the Finland area, seasonal access, off grid cabin.

Very desirable to rent, street level. Functional kitchen for cooking meals or even better, eat out at the Coho Café or Bluefin Grille, within walking distance. Remodeled bathroom! Tons of amenities, Maintenance free vacation home, nice rental revenues!

MLS#6022978 $237,500

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Call TimberWolff for Your Personal Tour of Homes & Land!!!

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6022246 $399,000

LAKE SUPERIOR LOG HOME!

Walk to Caribou Creek Waterfall from this Welcoming Log home! Vaulted, Beamed Ceilings, Wraparound deck and a wonderful move in ready interior! Some of the

SUPERIOR SENSE OF PLACE! Meander

the tree lined driveway along Lutsen’s Rollins Creek Road, stumble upon the connecting ponds with Fountain and Sculpture celebrating the Sounds of Springtime! Over 8 acres of rolling terrain, experience the manicured path to the ponds, or stroll down the rock steps to the Tumultuous Shoreline, the Waves Pounding the over 600 ft of Rock with plenty of Splash! Inside the Fabulous home your guests will enjoy the Cascade of the Creek to the Big Lake just outside their bedroom window. The master bedroom Welcomes the Sunrises via huge windows overlooking the drooling shoreline… 0r Says Goodnight to the Sun while watching the flickering of the fireplace from bed. All the other parts of the home are Magnificent, from the gazebo with hot tub, to the large library, to the gourmet kitchen with function and charm. See it to Believe it is the Best! MLS# 6019683 $1,197,000

DREAMY LAKE SUPERIOR CABIN, ACCESSIBLE SHORELINE! Accessible

ledgerock shoreline in the heart of Tofte! Walk to BlueFin for dinner, Enjoy seclusion amongst the Mature Spruce, Year Round living at it’s best. Perfect home to update and make it your own! MLS#2270954

MLS#6022501 $549,000 **ASK ABOUT ADDITIONAL LAND!

best lakeshore around, a must see!

SERENITY ON CASCADE BEACH, LUTSEN’S LAKE SUPERIOR.

$429,000

Fantastic lakeshore home, reminiscent of days gone by while being lovingly maintained through generations. Craftsman built, you’ll be welcomed in to the comfortable kitchen, awed by incredible views through a wall of windows, very close to the water’s edge. You’ll fall in love with the large porch and stone flooring, move in ready yr round living. MLS#6023314 $610,000

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THE SECLUDED SIDE OF GRAND MARAIS ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Just east of the East Bay,

you’ll love running your toes through the sandy shoreline on Lake Superior! Lovely Year Round 2+ bedrm home within walking distance to Grand Marais features main level living and room for expansion in the nice but unfinished basement. 2 car garage.

MLS#2313342 $369,900

LOTS OF LAND AND LAKESHORE ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Well maintained Family Compound with yr round newer home on 8+ ac and 340+ ft accessible shoreline! But’s it really about “The Shining Rocks” The “Rock 1” log cabin was built early 30’s, and it’s been lovingly maintained by only a handful of families since. Cabins Rock 1, 2 & 3 create this incredible family compound!

MLS#2187245 REDUCED! $659,000

COTTAGE LIVING ON LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR! Cascade Beach

SALE G N I D PEN MLS#6021140

Rd with a Grand Fish house at the water’s edge! Well maintained Cottage, borders Park land with 150 ft plus accessible shoreline!

$399,500

GORGEOUS HOME ON SPECTACULAR LAKE SHORELINE!

Very Secluded on a large acreage Lake Superior parcel while being only 15 minutes to Grand Marais! 300 plus ft of the most spectacular shoreline for toe dipping and ledge rock relaxing! MLS# 6021338 $749,900

SIMPLE LIVING ON THE BIG LAKE! Great vibes resonate

SALE G N I D PEN

from this home, comfortable in its design, it’s about the nice views from the entire main level, including main level bedroom! Nearby Taconite Harbor, watch the big boats pull in to the harbor!!

MLS#2300030 $349,000

LUTSEN’S NORWOOD SHORES ON LAKE SUPERIOR TOWNHOME!

! D L O S

Wow, what a treasure this townhome is! Vaulted Ceilings, END TOWNHOME for extra windows and views! 3 bedrm 3 bath lots of elbow room! Accessible shoreline shared among few owners, perfect for year round living without the busy resort feel! MLS#6021531 $389,000

SALE G N I D N OF A OPPORTUNITY E P LIFETIME!

Enjoy expansive views and a lot of elbow room with over 300 ft of Lake Superior Shoreline! Well constructed home is ready to be updated! Gorgeous Stone fireplace, two car detached, Lovely Lutsen setting! MLS#2038020 REDUCED!

$625,000

LOVELY CASCADE BEACH ROAD HOME ON LAKE SUPERIOR!

! D L O S

Quality Home, Guest Cottage and 200 ft of shoreline on Lake Superior!

MLS#2290413 $699,000

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JAW DROPPING LAKE SUPERIOR Ready to build with long winding driveway to build site, surveyed. Defined build site with Huge Views!! Rare opportunity close to Grand Marais and within walking distance from the Croftville Road, very nice for walks. MLS#6022564 $325,000

LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR CASCADE BEACH RD LAND! Very accessible, build site close to the water, listen to the waves of Lake Superior lapping the rocky shoreline! Gorgeous morning sunrises over the Big Lake, a must see! MLS#2308906 $299,000

END OF THE ROAD SPECTACULAR 280 ft of cliff shoreline with unobstructed Views across Lake Superior! Little Marais area, Build ready, driveway already in place!

400 FT OF STUNNING LAKE SUPERIOR SHORELINE minute’s to the Cross

MLS#2313255 $265,000 PLENTY OF ELBOW ROOM ON LAKE SUPERIOR! Nearly 800 ft of shoreline and

11 ac. of rolling terrain, with signs of the past logging roads and Spruce planted forests providing a sweet buffer from all of those pesky worries of the Real World! Driveway installed in to the mid-section of the land to allow you to explore which building site best fits your desires! MLS#2309271 $799,000

River in Schroeder! Rolling terrain, nice Evergreen stand giving nice buffer from ANY highway noise. Worth the walk through the wilderness to see the AMAZING 400 ft of sprawling ledge rock shoreline!!

MLS#2313305 $529,000 ISLAND VIEW, HARBOR VIEW, SPECTACULAR VIEW!Accessible and

SA L E G PENDIN

Incredible shoreline, One of a KIND Lake Superior Parcel, Must Meander to See how much you will LOVE this Shoreline! MLS#2308826 $429,000 REDUCED!

WILDER NESS LAKESHOR E, FOUR SEASONS OF R EST & R ELA X ATION!

SHUFFLEBOARD ANYONE? Drift back to days

gone by when you visit this lovely Greenwood Lake cabin! Incredible peninsula, Sweet cabin completely renovated and in tip top shape. Deep shoreline, huge ledgerock surrounds the home, you need to EXPERIENCE this property!

MLS#6023066 $429,000

CRAFTSMANSHIP ON GREENWOOD! Big Waters,

PIKE LAKE SUNSHINE ON WILLARD LANE! Charming property

$499,000

MLS#2313066 $239,700

views that seem to sprawl for miles! Quality newer construction home, Everything about this cabin is Awesome. Easy lake access, huge views, Mint Condition. Borders State land, End of the Road privacy. MLS#6023062

is on the west end of Pike: the quiet side. Step inside the spacious A-frame: paneled floors and walls are warm and inviting, earnest wood stove. A bank of lakeside windows tells of every mood of light. Birch branch cabinet fronts, 240’ of lakeshore.

CRAZY CUTE LOG CABIN ON CHRISTINE LAKE!

CARIBOU LAKE IN LUTSEN, FAMILY STYLE LIVING!

$150,000 REDUCED!

REDUCED! $465,000 BIG VALUE!

Located just off a designated Mountain Bike Trail system, enjoy year round access, electric at street and a TOTAL SENSE OF SECLUSION! Canoe on Christine, Fly Fish in the Poplar or just go for a hike in the Superior National Forest! MLS#2308836

GUST LAKE CABIN IN LUTSEN! Tons of value on a

spectacular piece of shoreline! Super fishing cabin on a peninsula point overlooking peaceful Gust Lake and the Boundary Waters a hop skip and jump away. MLS#6020330 $239,000

SECLUSION ON GREENWOOD LAKE’S EAST BAY! Charming newer construction log sided cabin with great Lake Views tucked in to the shoreline of a quiet bay…imagine fishing your days away on Greenwood!

MLS#6019922 $249,000

Create memories with family and friends while spending Summers on the Lake at Lutsen! Convenient to most everything along the North Shore, this newer construction home was designed for family entertaining and lots of space for your guests to enjoy! Main Level Owner’s Suite will make you want to keep it all to yourselves! A Must See! MLS#2313246

SWEET CABIN ON TONS OF PIKE LAKE SHORELINE! End of the road, year round living in this Grand Cabin bordering the Superior National Forest! MLS#6022181

JUST IMAGINE LOON LAKE! Let the

$349,000

kids romp and swim down on the shoreline while you enjoy relax on the large deck! It’s a small footprint which means more affordable to maintain and heat! Open concept main level with upstairs sleep space. Year round living on Loon Lake, fish for those Trout all day long!

AT THE WATERS EDGE! Rustic cabin on Gust Lake, a Real Charmer!

MLS#6022642 $110,000

MLS#6022840 $211,000

POPLAR LAKE CABIN ON 440’ OF SHORELINE AT THE TIP OF A PENINSULA! Ensconced in quiet Boreal environment, Cabin sits proudly above the lake for long views over Poplar’s numerous islands! Home needs a little TLC, priced to sell! MLS#2308952

$259,000 REDUCED!

LUTSEN MOUNTAIN RESORT AREA AND LAKE SUPERIOR VACATION TOWNHOMES! ELEGANT AND INCOME GENERATING QUARTER SHARE AT

SURFSIDE! at Tofte’s upscale Surfside Resort. #7 is a

stone’s throw from accessible shoreline you’ll LOVE, this townhome, and it’s affordable with the Quarter Share option! No other end unit compares on price, views or locale to the Big Lake. The interior is right out of the pages of Architectural Digest, total Luxury! MLS#2272709 $199,000

LUTSEN LAKE SUPERIOR VACATION TOWNHOME AT LUTSEN RESORT!

Enjoy all that the historic Lutsen Lodge offers…a sandy beach, a cool River, Swimming pool, spa, FABULOUS dining…but enjoy it in STYLE at the Cliffhouse overlooking the historic lodge. Newer construction, Big views, Contemporary Design. Total Comfort. Nice rental income to offset expenses. MLS#6021422 $429,000

SUMMER FUN ON LUTSEN MOUNTAINS!

Ski In Ski Out, Super Nice Condos and townhomes at Caribou Highlands, a wide variety available from the small getaway studios to the Top Notch 4 Bedrm Townhomes. 4-5 bedrm mint townhome!

MLS#2217205 #526 MOOSE MTN $128,500 REDUCED! MLS#2120739 #128 BRIDGE RUN $121,900

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NORTHWOODS HOMES AND CABINS, IN TOWN OR IN THE WOODS!

UPDATED LUTSEN HOME ON RAILROAD DR! Three

WOWSER OF A LUTSEN HOME! Your move

in ready perfect Ski Retreat and Summer Dream home! Fab location just up the Caribou Trail, enjoy a five minute commute to skiing! Sprawling one level home designed for main level living, with the BEST master suite we have seen! This is an impressive home, a must see with attached garage and wood fired sauna! MLS#6020082

bedrms on main level with lots of elbow room on lower level including a nice rec room! Bamboo flooring, gorgeous lot. AGENT OWNER

MLS#6022656 REDUCED! BIG VALUE! $224,000

$359,900

E L A S ING D N E P

MY OH MY SWEET CTY RD 7 GRAND MARAIS HOME!

Southern exposure, Vaulted ceilings in the Open Great Room and kitchen, gas fireplace, huge deck for grilling out! Loft space allows for Big Lake Superior views. Lower walk out level with rec room, perfect for billiards or for your kids to have a space to romp! 2 car detached, paved driveway all on 8 acres! MLS#2313057 $330,000

SUPERIOR VIEW HOME IN SCHROEDER!

Really great home in mint condition, plenty of garages for the toys! Large parcel, must see home!

MLS#6022014 $195,000 LOVELY LUTSEN HOME, SIMPLE LIVING Original Maple &

Douglas fir floors, gorgeous wide panel woodwork and original doors! Home sits on a lovely 2+ ac lot, good depth from the Hwy. Walk to Clearview in Lutsen! Detached garage! MLS#2308845

REDUCED! $152,000

RUSTIC LIVING A HOP SKIP & A JUMP FROM GRAND MARIAS!

Charming rustic cabin on 10 acres of south facing forest with distant views of Lake Superior. Bordering public lands, great for hunting or hiking!

MLS#6020031 $95,000

E L A S ING D N E P

GRAND MARAIS FAMILY HOME! Perfect

GRAND MARAIS DREAM HOME!

Magnificent piece of architecture, walk to the Harbor and enjoy Prime Downtown living! Must See to Understand value!

MLS#6021989 $339,900 REDUCED!

ATTRACTIVE GRAND MARAIS HOME! Really

place!

for the growing family, convenient to school w/ 3 bedrms on main level and additional space on lower level. Large city lot, Chicken Coop in

MLS#6022686 $207,900 REDUCED!

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Near Carlton Peak! Good bang for your buck for square footage, this multi-level home is very Cool. Updated gourmet kitchen, new flooring and carpet and two garages!

E L A S ING D N E P in the back, 2 car detached!

great location on 2nd Ave East, walk to the East Bay of Lake Superior! Large kitchen, vaulted ceilings, deck off the master bedroom! Quality built on a fabulous lot with creek

MLS#2097402 REDUCED! $205,000

MLS#6022732 $224,900

SWEEPING HOME ON MAPLE HILLSIDE, DISTANT LAKE VIEWS AND RAVINE!

SUPER OPPORTUNITY,

Rent the Lower Level and love living on the main level with wrap around deck and LOVELY Lake Superior views! Really worth a look, great living spaces!

E L A S ING D N E P

MLS#2222916 BARGAIN PRICE! $189,900

All you can ask for, acreage, Maples!, and a huge garage with plenty of firewood storage for winter warmth! Newer construction, huge walk around deck and wide open living, Awesome Owner’s Suite, Tons of potential in walk out level! Must See! MLS#2313265 $299,900 REDUCED!

CRAZY FOR LOVING THIS SMALL FOOTPRINT HOME! But you can

STYLISH NORTHWOODS HOME, SUPER LOCATION! Minutes

to BlueFin Bay on Lake Superior, this home has it all! Gorgeous interior, featuring dream kitchen with tons of cabinetry and spectacular granite counters with built in breakfast bar. A great home for hosting family gatherings, let the kids play on the lower level and enjoy main level living with wrap around deck and upstairs loft bedroom/office space. MLS#6020313 $329,000

resist the ease of living and Spectacular views this lovely little home offers, FAB location on Foothill Blvd in Lutsen Overlooking Caribou Lake! MLS#6023551

$299,900

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CAMPN’, HUNTN’, FUN GETAWAY LAND, INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE! SILVER BAY TO LITTLE MARAIS TO FINLAND & ISABELLA!

TOFTE AREA NEAR BLUEFIN BAY RESORT!

Hwy 1 area Hunting Cabin on 10 ac

LeVeaux Mountain, Super Views and Wildlife Ponds! FROM $49,900 MLS#2216091,

MLS#2309318 $64,900

30 acres Wilderness, Borders lands next to Little Manitou River! MLS#2309327 $129,000 Rocky Wall Overlooking Lake Superior just outside Silver Bay. MLS#2244646 $99,000 80 acres for $79,000 Blesner Lake Rd!.

MLS#2234328

MLS#2220050 $69,000

Just Up the Sawbill Trail Grab your little piece of the Northwoods, rolling terrain and small community feel with year round access, great build sites! MLS#2070510 Prices from $24,900!! Tofte vaag on the Sawbill, Nice Lake Views! Walk to the Coho, great location! FROM $49,900

MLS#1615956 Rock Road in Silver Bay area! Great build site Wowser Lake Superior views on Overlook Tr! with creek frontage! MLS#2308638 $45,000 MLS#2296509 $79,900 Sonju Lake Road in Finland! 39 ac Rolling terrain Mature Spruce and BIG Lake Views! Walk to Blue with some maples MLS#2313331 $45,000 Fin Bay, drilled well in place! SALE PENDING! 160 acre parcel of upland maples and boreal forest. Total seclusion. Owned by the same family since 1904! MLS#2194145 $129,000 Lakeshore on Ninemile Lake at the Village, common water and septic, build ready, borders common land! MLS#2309096 $39,000

MLS#2272174 $49,900

Gorgeous 19 acres with creek running through the middle, high ground!

MLS#2309247 $65,000

LUTSEN LAKE VIEWS & WILDERNESS LANDS!

REDUCED!

SCHROEDER AREA NEAR THE CROSS RIVER!

NEW! Nice parcel bordering USFS land, driveway roughed in, access to Tait Lk!

Caribou River Frontage, Simply Gorgeous 38 ac!

Onion River Rd land, Hiker’s Heaven!

MLS#2313027 $65,000 SOLD!

Maple forest with meandering creek, nice sized pond. Electric/broadband Yr Round access. 15 min from Hwy 61 in Schroeder. 20 ac $49,900 MLS#2308954; 40+ ac $109,900

MLS#2308953

10 Ac Parcels of Maples! Rolling Terrain of Mature Maples to a Sweet Building site Perched Over a Mixed Boreal Forest. Year Round Access and Electric at Road! MLS#2024250 $56,900 DRAMATIC Mountain Top Views, Rolling Hills, Maple Forests fading in to Spruce and Pine and year round access. Tons of acreage available, or just pick up a 40 for $70,000! MUST SEE, call Emily today! MLS#6001560, multiple#’s call for full map and prices! FROM $70,000 MLS#2090628 Sugarloaf Retreats on High Ridge Drive, located up the Surgaloaf Road from Sugarloaf Cove Naturalist Area, Enjoy large acreage parcels at rock bottom prices! Each $39,000 MLS#1598640

REDUCED!

MLS#6023412 $35,000

MLS#2309316 $45,000 SALE PENDING! High Ground End of Cul de Sac borders Superior National Forest! MLS#6021436 $49,900 Woodland Foothills Build Ready lots, Shared Water & Community Septic from

$19,000 MLS#2309328+

Heartland of Lutsen, 80 ac at the Foothills of Ski Hill ridge, near downtown Lutsen!

MLS#2312987 $119,000

Over 15 ac of Wilderness on Turnagain Trail in Lutsen! MLS#2216560 $69,500 Prime Build Site(s) just off theCaribou at Jonvick Creek! MLS#2240533 $49,000 Gorgeous 5 acre parcels in the Heart of Lutsen paved Caribou Trail locale bordering USFS lands! MLS#2174799 From $54,900-$77,500 Creek Build Site just off the Caribou Trail at Jonvick Creek! Rare and Unique Build site!

MLS#2289515 $57,500

LUTSEN LAKE VIEWS & WILDERNESS LANDS! 30 acres of Prime Wilderness Land with year round access and electric at street with Views of Lutsen’s famed Clara Lake!

MLS#2080599 $137,500

LAKESHORE BUILD SITES! SWEET PARCEL ON SWALLOW LAKE

IN ISABELLA AREA! 220 ft of shoreline, 2.5 ac! 80 Ac with Poplar River Frontage on the MLS#2300576 $64,900 Honeymoon Tr! MLS#2307399 $95,000 Gorgeous Views of Williams & Wills Lake in 150 FT ON CARIBOU LAKE, driveway Lutsen! Year Round Access, electric, Mountain Top roughed in, electric at street, dock in place with outhouse, site bordering USFS land. A Wonderful place to Log bunkhouse! Great Summer Camp! MLS#2301994 $179,500 build your home! MLS#2107927 $70,000 GRAND MARAIS LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION! NEW! Hammer Road East of town! Two nice Lake Superior view lots, you pick! $49,900 EA

MLS#6023581, 586

A Hop, Skip & Jump West of Grand Marais this lot is the perfect location to build. With an apron and culvert installed off County Rd 7, and the survey done you are ready to build!

MLS#2313311 $68,900

7.26 ac south facing land west of Grand Marais. White Pine, Maple forest in the Deeryard Lake area- East Deeryard Rd. Power/ broadband. All high ground. MLS#2308855

$49,000

A River Runs Through It! 160 Acres of Upland and River Frontage on the Cascade River near Eagle Mountain. Whether Hunting land or Wilderness Retreat, this is a Great Opportunity!

MLS#1940786 $99,500 REDUCED!

SALE PENDING!

Corner Build Site in Town Walk to Harbor!

MLS#2309203 $39,000

60 Ac with Lake Views E of Grand Marais! Keep this gem all to yourself and enjoy plenty of elbow room! MLS#2208961 $119,000 Cty Rd 7 Murphy Mountain Lake View lands! Bargain Buys in young Poplar Forest, easy clearing for Sweet Lake Superior Views for as little as $39,900! Or Enjoy Hilltop Build Site with driveway in place. MLS#1599157 $79,900

REDUCED!

Lovely parcel just Up the Gunflint Trail, ready to build, mature pines great location!

MLS#6022429 $49,900

SWEET CLARA LAKE SHORELINE!

Level Access from Build Site to Rocky Shores. Superior National Forest Lands! Electric, yr round access, Old Cabin in place to use now and build later!

MLS#1600179 $199,000

VOYAGEUR POINT ON POPLAR LAKE!

New boat dock allows you to get out over the water and look down the bay. Nice path from dock to boat house and to elevated home site MLS#2184576 $159,000

LAKESHORE 10+ ACRES BORDERING SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST! in Lutsen, year round access with over 10 acres and 200 feet of shoreline! Hilltop building site with cleared path thru cedar forest to Christine Lake, a super wilderness lake great for paddling your days away!

MLS#6023288 $99,900

DREAMY LAKE SUPERIOR. land and

lakeshore! Several acres of privacy and way more than 200 ft of Level Access Lake Superior shoreline in Schroeder, near Sugarloaf Cove Naturalist Area!

MLS#2090420 $275,000

PIKE LAKE SHORELINE, SOUTHERN EXPOSURE! Nice big lake lot: 5+ acres, 225’ of frontage!

Maples, cedars, fir, ash: a diverse mix of thriving Northwoods. The fall color is dreamy, try collecting maple sap in the spring! Shallow lake access, but it’s there, along with yr round access!

MLS#2313068 $167,700

HEY HEY TAKE A LOOK AT THIS SUPER NICE CARIBOU LAKE BUILD SITE! The original cabin was recently removed,

allowing for a nice “established feel” to this lot. Driveway in place, clearing done and electricity available!

MLS#2309132 $179,900

COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITIES, LUTSEN AND GRAND MARAIS! GRAND MARAIS 4-PLEX IN THE HEART OF TOWN.

Remodeled and well maintained. Big time shortage of rentals in Grand Maraismakes this property a must-see. Great views over the village to the harbor, Big Lake and Artist’s Point. Currently rented as yr round rental, but could be nice vacation rentals! MLS#2308951

$299,000 REDUCED!

SUPER OPPORTUNITY TO OWN MOST OF DOWNTOWN LUTSEN! Approx. 9 ac bordered by Lutsen creek,

this hotspot hosts 5 commercial businesses and a lot of apartments with good long term renters! 13 lot trailer park has been established since the 70’s, w/ each trailer owner paying lot rent. GORGEOUS LAND, mature pines, nice setting for future expansion with zero lot line setbacks. New compliant commercial septic system. Rental housing is in high demand in the Lutsen area, all rentals are full with long term history. Potential add’l income from retail space and garage/warehouse space currently used by seller. Seller Financing optional. MLS#2279185 $1,575,000

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322’ of Lake Superior Shoreline

Lake Superior- Croftville Rd!

Power, Driveway, Clearing, Stairs

Grand Marais- Driveway, Electric

Silver Bay $339,700 MLS# 6021564

$349,999 MLS# 6017106

40 acres yet Miles of Views Driveway & Power in.

Land on Lake Superior Hovland - 8 ac - 460’ Shoreline

$149,999 MLS# 6017677

$378,900

MLS# 6015948

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Isabella- Mitawan Lake w/dock Isabella- Victor Lake Rd 1.46 Ac, Shared Septic/Well 2.13 Ac, Access to Mitawan Lk $49,9999 MLS# 6019242 $49,9999 MLS# 6021959

Grand Marais Custom Build 11+ ac, Workshop, Studio, Arena

NEW E PRIC

Two Harbors- Marble Lake

Stunning views of Superior

1 Bed, 1Ba Cabin, plus Camper

3 Bed, 4Ba Townhouse - Tofte

$159,999 MLS# 602281

Timber Frame Classic 201’ Lake Superior stair access, 4 Bed, 4 Bath, 3000+sq ft, Silver Bay $720,000 MLS#6021593

$699,999 MLS# 6017587

Dave Lilja

www.ThinkMinnesota.com Phone: Email:

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Connecting Buyers & Sellers to Great Properties!

$360,000

MLS# 6016921

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600+ of Lake Superior Shoreline Windows Galore - Hovland $699,999

MLS# 6016038

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Here is a snapshot of our portfolio of listings in the Cook County area. Lutsen, MN

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Lutsen Real Estate Group

Lutsen, MN

48 County Road 34

lutsenrealestategroup.com

MLS# 2251198 $595,000

It’s simply unusual to find

Bruce Kerfoot 218-388-2294

MLS# 2313086 $625,000

This Mountain home is tastefully designed including architectural detail throughout. Likely one of the most remarkable views (and sunsets) on the entire North Coast of Lake Superior and one of only four private homes adjacent to Lutsen Mountains providing ski-in, ski-out access and private drive. This 3,400 sq ft home is complimented with nearly 2,000 sq ft and brand new outside hot tub. Luxurious master suite with ensuite master bath with two other larger bedrooms each including their own ensuite bath. Beautiful Timber Frame Great Room addition completed in 2004. Original home built in 1993. Open kitchen (stainless and granite), dining and living area. Two wood burning fireplaces. Large private study/home office and detached heated building for additional office. Beautiful landscaping, perennial gardens, walkways and unique tees and shrubs. New septic system scheduled for July 2016. Sincerely, this is an opportunity that seldom if ever presents itself in all of Cook County.

Using a fundamental business approach for all your real estate needs Office 218-663-7971

Mike Larson 218-370-1536

31 Eagle Mountain Ln

over 5 acres and nearly 400’ of Lake Superior Shoreline in the Lutsen area. Well, here it is. This property is accompanied by a three bedroom lake home that was built for the ages. The lake home is timeless with respect to design and architecture. Three bedrooms, one bath with a Great Room and wood fireplace. Recent updates to kitchen and bathroom. Sincerely, likely some of the best views on the entire north shore with moderate stair access to ledge rock shoreline.Property is currently in the process of an Administration Sub-Division and what is shown on the attached map is two additional parcels with Lake Superior Shoreline with building sites above the gravel road. Parcels 2 and 3 are separate from this transactions and are available for $50,000 each. If desired to be purchased with the main property the overall property will consist of over 12 acres 855’ of total shoreline.

Outstanding Vacant Parcels in Lutsen Superior National at Lutsen Golf Course Homesite MLS# 6020783 $59,000

Steve Surbaugh 218-663-7971

2.8 acre Tait Lake view lot with deeded access to Tait Lake MLS# 6024063 $45,000 Golf course or inland lake - we have both covered with outstanding values. Each parcel provides you with the opportunity to purchase a lot at very reasonable rates enabling you to build your home with less burden. The golf course lot fronts River 6 fairway and has water, septic, power and broadband curbside. The Tait Lake provides deeded access to Tait Lake with power and broadband available curbside with multiple building site considerations. Owner/agent. Call today. These are nice opportunities.

Lutsen MN

49 Hansen-Hjemsted Rd MLS# 6022043 $109,900

Very cute Log Cabin built in 2006 at 49 Hanson Hjemsted Road in Lutsen, MN. Located on 2.54 beautiful acres on hill overlooking Lake Superior. The property is bordered by the Superior National Forest. The lot has several clusters of big, beautiful cedar trees. Dead birch trees have been removed and the lot is fully accessible.

Lutsen, MN

261 CapsTrail, Tait Lake

MLS# 6020959 $299,750

Tait Lake in Lutsen. Wonderfully appointed and extremely well maintained 2 bedroom, loft and 2 bath south facing home on a 2.9 acre parcel and 190’ of shoreline with dock. Abundance of natural light throughout the home. New addition in 2006 includes second bedroom, bathroom hallway and laundry. Office added in 2011 (could be converted to third bedroom). Excellent value. Call Mike today for your private showing.

Lutsen, MN

21 Tall Timber Trail

Unit A MLS# 2308962 $389,000 Unit B MLS# 2308961 $329,000

Beautiful Heritage Townhome overlooking Lake Superior, adjacent to Superior National at Lutsen Golf Course and near the base operations at Lutsen Mountains - simply a great location. This three bedroom three bath townhome is tastefully appointed with granite and stainless throughout the kitchen, windows providing outstanding views of Lake Superior while overlooking Superior National at Lutsen Golf Course.

When you visit our website www.lutsenrealestategroup.com you will find additional information on all properties in the area accompanied by multiple photographs for a more comprehensive overview of properties you may be interested in.

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A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of Lake Superior! Buy your dream home or build a corporate resort! Enjoy World Class Fishing, Boating, and a Lake Lifestyle Like No Other! Private Residence Option

Lynne Luban Over 10 years selling downtown MPLS Condo living. Currently representing this developers 9th project PORTLAND TOWER. I am available to meet with you in Grand Marais or Minneapolis to go over prices & floor plans.

Cell: 612-599-6986 Email: lynneluban@mac.com

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Commercial Purchase Option

BUYING$2,500,000 OR SELLING $1,700,000 

Call: 218-591-0985 3.8 Acre Parcel w/ 660 Ft of Shoreline  12 Acres (3 Parcels) with 1,270 Feet of Shore Email: stphn.carlson@gmail.com Private Harbor w/ Deep Water Access  Private Harbor w/ Deep Water Access or Realliving.com/steve.carlson.  Custom 4 Bed/3 Bath Home  Custom 4 Bed/ 3 Bath Home & Pole Building

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YOUR HARBOR ON LAKE SUPERIOR YOUR PRIVATE HARBOR ONPRIVATE LAKE SUPERIOR!  51 x 63 Pole Building  3 Bed/1 Bath Caretakers Home & Garage 4298 HWY 61 TWO HARBORS, MN

THere’s a NEW CONDO BUILDING in DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS Occupying summer 2016 • 112 units with 70 still available to customize 58

A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of Lake Superior! Buy your dream home or build a corporate resort! Enjoy World Class Fishing, Boating, and a Lake Lifestyle Like No Other!

Deanna Bennett 218-343-8444 MLS # 6022094 & MLS # 6022839 dbennett@mzr.com 4298 HWY 61 - Private TWO HARBORS, MN Commercial Purchase Option Residence Option Connect with Us Online Steve Carlson A Rare Opportunity to Own a Piece of Lake Superior! • $1,700,000 • $2,500,000 218-591-0985 www.deannabennett.com scarlson@mzr.com Buy your dream home or Parcel build w/ a corporate resort! •12 Acres (3 Parcels) with 1,270 Feet of Shore • 3.8 Acre 660 Ft of Shoreline

Private Harbor w/ Deep Water Access • Private Harbor Deep Water Access Enjoy World Class Fishing, Boating, and aw/ Lake Lifestyle Like No •Other! Deanna Bennett

218-343-8444 Private Residence Option dbennett@mzr.com 

A New Luxury Condo Development 740 Portland Avenue • Downtown Minneapolis

• Walk the Skyway for all your needs • Within a few blocks of Lightrail • Close to the Nicollet Mall • Walk to the new Commons Park, a 9 acre park that extends from the US Bank Stadium accross from Portland Avenue • Choose from many restaurants close by!

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$2,500,000

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Private Harbor w/ Deep Water Access

OVER 4,000 FT FRONTAGE THE BAPTISIM RIVER  12 Acres (3 Parcels) with 1,270 Feet ALONG of Shore

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3.8 Acre Parcel w/ 660 Ft of Shoreline

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Private Harbor w/ Deep Water Access 

• 17 story New Contsruction • Pet-friendly building • High end standard features • Community and Fully equipped exercise room, and outdoor roof top green space • Climate controlled parking • Just a few blocks from US Bank Stadium • Additional garage stalls available for purchase

$1,700,000

• Custom 4 Bed/3 Bath Home • Custom 4 Bed/ 3 Bath Home & Pole Building Commercial Purchase Option • 3 Bed/1 Bath Caretakers Home & Garage • 51 x 63 Pole Building

One of akind property on the sought after Custom 4 Bed/ 3 Bath Home & Pole Building Baptism River. This 140 acres has over 4,000 feet 51 x 63 Pole Building  3 Bed/1 Bath Caretakers Home & Garage of frontage on the Baptism just off Mattson Rd near Finland Mn. Privacy is what this is all about.

Custom 4 Bed/3 Bath Home 

Steve Carlson 218-591-0985 Deanna Bennett 218-343-8444 stphn.carlson@gmail.com dbennett@mzr.com Realliving.com/steve.carlson. Steve Carlson

For more information call 218-591-0985, email to stphn.carlson@gmail.com or Realliving.com/steve.carlson.

MLS# 6007921 MLS # 6022094$250,000 & MLS # 6022839 Connect with Us Online

www.deannabennett.com www.Realliving.com/Messina

218-591-0985 scarlson@mzr.com

The Landing at Devil Track Lake 205 Fireweed lane, MLS# 6019604 Year-round vacation destination. Restaurant, bar and lounge. Fully operational including furniture, fixtures and equipment. 4 vacation rental units. Beautiful 2 bedroom owner’sliving quarters on upper level. Lower level banquet room with walkout patio. Great opportunity for entrepreneurial enterprise. Common area waterfront Perfect for weddings, family reunions and special events. Numerous added value and revenue enhancement opportunities.

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REALTORS®: Mike Raymond, Broker • Gail J. Englund, GRI • Linda Garrity, Realtor • Sandra McHugh, Realtor • Jack McHugh, Realtor • Larry Dean, Realtor

Red Pine Realty • (800) 387-9599 (218) 387-9599 • Fax (218) 387-9598 • info@RedPineRealty.com PO Box 938, 14 S. Broadway, Grand Marais, MN 55604

LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTIES STUNNING CONTEMPORARY HOME.

Absolutely spectacular soft contemporary home situated above Chimney Rock with miles of panoramic views of Lake Superior and almost 480' of shoreline. 5 bdrms, 4 baths, lrg living space, fabulous master suite, guest wing with full and half baths, upper level office, artist's studio, loom room, 2 kilns for glass works and lots more. Property includes guest cabin with private drive tucked in the woods with great views.

MLS# 2204627 $1,930,900 TIMBER FRAMED DREAM.

Remarkable opportunity at a price that's lower than what it cost to build this Mulfinger designed Lake Superior home! 3 bdrm, 4 bath with tasteful and comfortable details. Top notch appliances & features! Views of the 2-story Montana stone fireplace from the kitchen, liv. room & din. room. Over-sized, heated 2-car garage has a 3 bed guest room above with a 1/4 bath. MLS# 6020882 $925,000

CUSTOM LAKE SUPERIOR HOME.

Beautiful 2 bdrm, 2 bath home with great attention to detail & quality. Gourmet kitchen, stone fireplace, hammer beam trusses, hardwood floors, custom stair, & huge windows. Stone foundation and cedar shingle siding give the home architecture a Prairie School look and feel. The master bdrm looks out at the lake, with walk-in closet, built-ins & a master bath with private cedar sauna. Fantastic 3-season porch. Attached/heated 2-car garage & a huge outbuilding. 5.34 acres of secluded property with 224' of accessible shoreline.

MLS# 6020825 $824,900 EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, STUNNING SHORELINE.

Elegant and comfortable 3 bdrm, 2 bath contemporary home. Beautifully wooded & private, with dramatic rocks & panoramic lake views on 223’ of easily accessed Lake Superior shore. The great room is shared with the gourmet kitchen, formal dining, & living area centered around the Finnish fireplace. The master suite is a lovely open space with a private office. The master bath suite is exceptional. Upgrades throughout, beautiful maple flooring. MLS# 2308811 $750,000

INLAND WATER PROPERTIES SUPERIOR A-FRAME.

This 3,300 sq ft Lake Superior home with original A-Frame was expanded in 2006, adding 2,000 sq ft w/quality finishes. Stunning kitchen with large island, hickory cabinets, granite & lake views. 3 bdr, 3 bath, large gathering spaces and deck. Master bdrm with attached whirlpool/glass shower. Sleeps 12+. 418’ frontage and extra large lot size for privacy and expansive views. Enjoy working from home with broadband Internet! Tettegouche State Park, Palisades and Silver Bay Marina are all within 3 miles! MLS# 2313080 $649,900

CONTEMPORARY LOG HOME.

Every room has a Lake Superior view! This beautiful home on 6.5 acres features an open living/dining room with cozy wood burning stove and wrap-around deck. The shoreline is accessible with a fire pit and beach platform. The kitchen has a huge granite island and custom hickory cabinets with lots of storage. The upper family room also has space for guests. Nice basement and extra large garage with room for 4 vehicles.

MLS# 6021770 $539,000 PRICE REDUCED! SPECTACULAR LAKE SUPERIOR LOT.

Framed by palisades, the nicely wooded property has two or more perfect sites on which to build your special lake home. Views are classic old North Shore looking over Chicago Bay. Shared septic system is in place. MLS# 2308784 $365,000

LOVELY LAKE SUPERIOR LOT – LUTSEN.

Great lot with excellent site for walkout. Surveyed and level open location for your new home. Parcel has a very neat, private cove and meandering 447' of shoreline. MLS # 2313294 $329,000

PREMIER LAKE SUPERIOR PROPERTY.

Beautiful, very private 1.84 acre residential lot with 240 ft of Lake Superior shoreline in the Chimney Rock Platted Development. Premier quality with stunning elevated and panoramic views of the lake. MLS# 2313197 $249,900 LAKE SUPERIOR, BIG BAY, BIG VIEWS. Dense spruce forest, moss covered boulders and privacy make this a classic Lake Superior lot. 200 feet of shore with partial driveway in place, shared road maintenance, power and Broadband ready to go. MLS#

6022357 $212,500 CUTE LAKE SUPERIOR CABIN Nearly

finished yet entirely functional cabin with Lake Superior frontage across the highway. Over 450’ of shoreline on Lake Superior! Many options to finish the interior, and the lot could be split if desired. MLS# 6021988 $164,900

A UNIQUE AND SPECTACULAR BUILDING SITE ON LAKE SUPERIOR. This site is build-ready for your dream home

plus garage lot. Spectacular views and privacy. All hookups are ready – septic, water, electric, phone & propane. House plans are available. Only 8 owners share this park-like former resort property. MLS 6023745 $99,900

TOTAL PEACE, PRIVACY AND SOLITUDE ARE FOUND RIGHT HERE! Spectacular custom

executive log home and cabin retreat located on 2 lots, 750’ of shoreline and almost 10 acres on pristine Greenwood Lake. The main home consists of 3000+/- sq ft. with 3 bdrms including a lovely master suite. Large upstairs loft with 2 bdrms, and entertainment area. The lake view is spectacular. Home:

MLS# 6023046 $595,000, Cabin: MLS# 6023045 $245,000, Both: MLS# 6022872 - $799,000 CASCADE LAKE RETREAT. This is the only

private land on the lake. Enjoy the utmost privacy and unspoiled wilderness views with 87 acres and 3000 feet of shoreline on Cascade Lake. Cabin, sauna, dock, and outhouse. Easy year-round access. This property is one of the last of its kind in Cook County.

MLS# 6023370 $669,000 GORGEOUS GREENWOOD HOME. Lovely 2 bdrm,

3 bath home with open floor plan and amazing oversized Marvin windows front and back. Designer kitchen 48' wrap-around deck, 2 garages. State-ofthe-art off grid power system and 289' of water frontage! Beautiful property with private bay. Agent/Owner. MLS# 6022805 $539,500

SOLITUDE ON TAIT LAKE. Spacious 3 bdrm, 2

bath home on 2.5 acres features a GREAT great room, gourmet kitchen with all stainless steel appliances. Charming master suite has sliding glass and lake view. Stunning open beamed ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, cozy loft and a huge screened porch. Comfortably sleeps 10-12. Detached garage. MLS# 2312977 $529,000

LOG CABIN SECLUSION - LOON LAKE.

This beautiful log cabin sits on the secluded north shore of Loon Lake and adjoins forest service land on two sides. The quality log work is impeccable. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, huge loft, wonderful 4-season porch, deck and full walk-out basement. The full stone fireplace is magnificent. The views are pure wilderness and the shoreline is classic Boundary Waters. MLS# 6023186 $449,000

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INLAND WATER PROPERTIES GORGEOUS HOME ON DEVIL TRACK LAKE. Impeccably main-

tained 2 story, 3 bdrm lake home with 3 season porch. Windows all around, vaulted ceilings, numerous upgrades, loads of finished living space. Workshop, landscaped yard and gardens. Easy walk to access the 100+ ft of lake shore and dock. MLS# 6023129 $399,900

GUNFLINT LAKE HOME & GUEST CABIN. Spectacular views

across the lake to Canada! With 2 bdrms + lrg loft, 2 baths, guest cottage with ½ bath & laundry facility, there’s room for everyone with plenty of privacy. The living area features beamed cathedral ceilings, a beautiful stone fireplace & huge windows looking through the forest to the lake. The 200’ of lakeshore is easy to access. MLS# 6021137 $389,900

CHARMING CABIN ON SEAGULL LAKE.

Lovely 2 bdrm, 1 bath cabin with 233’ of gentle shoreline with breathtaking views of the lake and islands. Wrap around decking sets only 35 feet from the water's edge. Beautifully appointed, open living space will be sold furnished with a few exceptions of personal property. Crafted built-ins and storage space. Too much to mention! MLS# 6023785 $355,500

SEAGULL LAKE LOT - BWCAW VIEWS.This 10-acre lot

has great views, 489 ft of accessible shoreline and even a nice sandy area for swimming. Rock outcroppings, blueberries and thousands of planted pines cover this classic wilderness setting. Driveway and power are in place with a nice shed to store your gear. MLS# 6021603 $339,900

LOG CABIN GETAWAY. Once "Aspen Annie's"

north woods road house, now your log cabin getaway on beautiful and serene Aspen Lake. Easy year round access. Newer insulated roof and new septic system. In the heart of the most pristine lake country and old white pine forest in the north shore area. 5+ acres border on County and US Forest public land to the north. Includes 12 X 8 storage shed and very nice new 8 x 8 wood shed. Level, easily accessible shoreline. MLS#: 6021562 $279,000

PARADISE ON TOM LAKE. This 2 bedroom log

sided cabin is the definition of superb craftsmanship! Charm in every room. Large Pella bay windows, genuine hardwood flooring, Corian countertops & quartz island with new kitchen appliances, and 2 fireplaces - one of which is see-through and heats the master bedroom! Generator power - electricity is at the road. Also features a 30 x 16 carriage house, 8 x 8 shed, & 220' shoreline. MLS#

6022909 $259,900

CLASSIC CABIN ON CLEARWATER LAKE. Well

maintained 2 bdrm, 1 bath cabin cared for by the same family for over 60 years. 205 feet of shoreline on much sought after Clearwater Lake with direct access to the BWCA. MLS# 6023955 $259,000

NEW! LARGE LOT PRIVACY – POPLAR LAKE

Dense mixed forest, great views, & classic wilderness shoreline make this a perfect Mid-Trail lake home site. Large 5 acre lot with 365’ shoreline and west views. Direct access to the BWCAW. MLS# 6023988 $245,000

EAST BEARSKIN LAKE HOME. Charming 2

bdrm cabin on 180 ft of E. Bearskin Lake. Federal lease property. All knotty pine interior, brick fireplace, built-in bookcases. Awesome views of the lake, level walk to the dock and shore. Includes utility shed, woodshed, aluminum canoe & boat.

MLS# 6023139 $235,900 WILDERNESS SETTING - TUCKER LAKE. A perfect place for your cabin or home with unspoiled views and lots of Gunflint Trail privacy. 3.68 acres and 554’ shoreline. Tucker Lake is a protected lake with added setbacks to protect the lake and views. Direct BWCAW access.

MLS# 2309237 $224,900 PRICE REDUCED! BEAUTIFUL, LARGE LOT ON GULL LAKE. Over

342 feet of shoreline and 4 acres. A great location and many excellent building sites. There is a magnificent panoramic view of the lake with easy access to the water’s edge. MLS# 2308946 $220,000

SECLUDED AND PEACEFUL - MCFARLAND LAKE. Quality

built cabin tucked in a mature cedar forest with great views of the palisade. There is 1 bdrm plus loft, nice kitchen/dining area, & cozy living space with wood stove. Features custom built cabinets & bookshelves, large deck & work/storage shed, + beautiful cedar sauna. Comes furnished and includes the dock, boat, canoe and kayak - only a short paddle to the BWCAW! MLS# 6020639 $219,000

LEVEL LOT, NICE WOODS, EASY SHORE. This Devil Track Lake lot has easy access from county road, power, phone and great building sites. South shore, 200 ft. frontage, great views. Build your home on the lake here. MLS# 6020625 $198,900 LIKE NEW LAKE ESCAPE.

This newer 2 bdrm, 1 bath home on Tom Lake has a full kitchen with LP appliances and great screen porch. There's a generator system, but grid power and Broadband are now available. Newer septic and well, and the place comes furnished and equipped to start enjoying life at the lake immediately, including a boat, motor, dock and boat lift. The 233 feet of shore is quiet and protected. MLS# 6022499 $197,500

BIRCH LAKE CABIN. Two

bdrm cabin plus charming log bunkhouse, small garage and shed on 150 feet of shoreline. Boat dock/platform and cart path to lake to launch the boat. Comfortable but simple accommodations with permanent lake water system and graywater septic system, generator power. Very private mid-Gunflint Trail lake property. MLS# 6019478 $189,900 PRICE REDUCED!

NORTH FOWL LAKE CABIN. Remote water only access from

the US side of the border, or drive in from the Ontario side. Stunning views and easy access to the border lakes and the Royal River on the east end of the BWCA. Lovely 2 bdrm cabin with sauna. The private 200’ of lake-front lot has gentle shoreline and great views. MLS# 6023214 $179,000

GREAT PIKE LAKE CABIN. This 2 bdrm cabin is in great

condition with a large deck, storage SADING shed, and 300 ft of shoreline. It P sitsEN privately within a common interest community shared with 4 other cottages. The lake views are great. Live here, rent it, or enjoy your weekend escapes. MLS# 6020563 $179,000

LAKE PRIVACY ON 20 ACRES. Beautiful Lost Lake is a remote wilderness lake with only a few privately owned parcels on the water. The lots are all 20 acres in size with 600 ft of shoreline. This great lot has huge white pines. MLS# 6019597 $179,000 POPLAR LAKE-BWCAW ACCESS. Nice 2.11 acre lot with

beautiful west views of the lake and 244 feet of shore tucked in a quiet bay, perfect for swimming. A small, updated cabin sits right at the water's edge and includes 1 bdr, new kitchen, stone fireplace, and huge windows. Newer composting outhouse and a shower house. Plenty of room for a main home and garage. MLS# 6021031 $176,900 SOLITUDE ON LOON LAKE. These 1-2 acre lots are located on the south side of Loon Lake and offer great lake views, 152-218’ beautiful shoreline and many nice trees. The main road is in place and power is on the lot line. MLS# 2093855, 2159458, 2309227, 2309228

$159,000 and up PRICE REDUCED! AFFORDABLE CABIN ON CLEARWATER LAKE.

Cute 2 bdrm cabin on very special Clearwater Lake with 180’ frontage. Sit on the deck and hear the loons call. Very affordable for up north cabin life.

MLS# 6023119 $169,000 ASTOUNDING VIEWS ON GREENWOOD. 2.10

acre lot on Greenwood Lake with 230’ lakeshore. Southwest location with incredible views down the lake. Surveyed and ready to build your dream home or cabin. Easy year round access. MLS# 2308929 $159,500

CLASSIC POPLAR LAKE CABIN. Sweet, older 2 bdrm cabin on a

bay of Poplar Lake with 100’ frontage. Great location! Charm in every room. Could have a septic and well, and has potential as a great vacation rental. Wood stove and propane heater. MLS# 6023157 $154,500

2900’ OF WILDERNESS LAKESHORE. The ONLY private

E parcel on Monker Lake just minutes from SAL G Grand Marais. Extremely well built log NDIN E cabin, snowmobile garage and logPshower house on 40 acres. Cabin has custom cabinets, oak flooring and loads of charm with a loft bedroom. Groomed trails lead you to the open lake shore and canoe launch. Winter access by snowmobile or cross country skis. MLS# 6021540 $149,900 NEW! SUPREME LAND, SUPREME WATER. Over 20

acres of amazing forest teamed with 300’ of awe-inspiring shoreline that rests at the southeast end of Tom Lake. Private with special views. Nice build site options with electricity and broadband available.

MLS# 6023688 $130,000

QUALITY DEVIL TRACK LAKE LOT. Wooded south shore lot with easy shoreline and great views from excellent building sites. 150 ft frontage. Power/ phone. More lakeshore land available. MLS# 6020623 $149,900 NEW! NINEMILE LAKE RETREAT. Nice 3.40 acre property with 200’ shoreline near Finland. Driveway, electricity, well, build site, and huge garage are in place, plus dock and lakeside fire pit. The 26’ Keystone Springdale is a negotiable item! MLS# 6023329 $124,900 CARIBOU LAKE - HOME SITE. New price is well below tax assessed

value. Magnificent old-growth cedar and maple trees. Great, high build site on Sawmill Bay. 5.34 acres and 185’ lake frontage. MLS# 2203572 $95,000 SWEET SPOT ON TOM LAKE. Just a great opportunity, only four lots behind the gate. The driveway is in and the owner is looking at all offers. 1.60 acres and 189’ shoreline. Quiet and very private. MLS# 6021808 $70,000 LOTS ON NINEMILE LAKE. Three beautiful, large lots on Ninemile Lake in Finland. Lots adjoin Superior National Forest and Cabin Creek Unit Roadless Area with excellent shoreline and views. Power and year round access! MLS #6019489

$89,300, MLS #6019492 $97,900 MLS #6021813 $69,000

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HOMES & CABINS

INLAND WATER PROPERTIES SNOWSHOE RUN LOTS. Set along a high ridge overlooking Hare Lake in a mature northern hardwood forest. Year-round plowed and maintained county roads, power at each property and a clear water trout lake. These beautiful home sites were planned for generations of enjoyment and are protected by covenants. MLS# 6019490 -

6019496, 6019498 Lake lot prices start at $48,800 END OF THE ROAD PRIVACY ON TOM LAKE. This beautiful

wooded lot has its own bay/cove. There is a long curved driveway to a nice cleared build site. MLS# 6021553 $47,500

CONDOMINIUMS THREE-LEVEL LAKE SUPERIOR CONDO. Beautiful views and

quality finishes. 3-bdrm, 3-bath, accommodates 10. Outdoor access from each level with two decks and a patio right on the shore. Main floor has open floor plan with great room, kitchen and dining room - perfect for entertaining. Attached garage is a rarity on the shore. Perfect North Shore home or offer as a vacation rental. MLS# 2312996 $374,900

WELCOME TO LAKE SUPERIOR. Warm & beautiful light-filled end unit

Aspenwood Townhome. The 2-story walkout style leaves you with plenty of options to get outside and close to the Big Lake. This 2 bdrm, 3 bath home includes 98% of all furnishings & personal property. It is also part of a successful vacation rental pool. MLS# 6022175 $290,000

QUIET AND PRIVATE CONDO. Spend the day on your balcony

listening to Lake Superior roll in and watch the sun rise and set from this lovely 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo. Updated kitchen and main level with endunit location. Very private, very quiet. Great rental revenues. MLS# 6023593 $133,000

LOVELY LAKE SUPERIOR CONDO. Tastefully updated features SALE

throughout with main level location, this DING N condo sits close to the pool area, P theE outdoor firepit and grill area in addition to the stairway that leads to the stunning shoreline. Private and quiet. Attractive rental revenues.

MLS# 6021045 $82,500

LOG CABIN CHARM. This gorgeous lower level unit walks out to Lake Superior. Updated with top-notch finishes, open concept floor plan, bamboo flooring, stainless steel appliances, and stunning log cabin walls in the bedroom. One of the highest income-generating rental units - it has the only in-unit whirlpool at CL! This unit could come fully furnished allowing owners to earn rental revenues immediately. MLS# 6020672 $81,900 LAKE SUPERIOR CONDO/TOFTE. Great lake views

from this 2 bedroom + loft unit with 2 baths, fireplace, balcony looking up the shore. Chateau LeVeaux offers many updated amenities, indoor pool, sauna, game room, and on-site manager.

MLS# 2276189 $80,000

A GEM IN THE WOODS.

There is quality and detail at every turn in this magnificent 2 bdrm, 2 bath home hidden on 30 acres in the Grand Portage State Forest. Marble stairs and floors, loft, master bath with hot tub & sauna, soaring cathedral ceilings, and 2000 sq ft attached garage. There's even a remote bdrm tucked away for guests. Not your typical home in the woods, this is a rare gem waiting for someone who loves the outdoors, but wants the class of an elegant home at the end of the day. MLS# 6022895 $750,000

MAPLE HILL HOME IN ENCHANTED FOREST. This 3 bdrm, 2 bath split

entry sits in a mature pine forest with tons of seclusion and northwoods appeal on 28 acres. Lrg stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, open plan livingdining-kitchen with patio door to the deck. 1.5-car garage with finished space above plus 30 x 40 shop building. Great location near town, but tucked away in the majestic pines for peaceful privacy. MLS# 6020988 $324,900 PRICE REDUCED!

CLASSIC FARM HOUSE AND 20 ACRES. Simply charming

country home with outbuildings and some pasture for your horse! The 3 bdr, 2 bath home has a country kitchen/dining room, huge living room, comfortable den with built-in bookshelves, 3 season porch and full basement with workshop. The land is special with a large wildlife pond, planted pines, open meadow and potential for a lake view. More land is available.

MLS# 2309191 $298,900 REMOTE HIDE-A-WAY. Charm-

ing custom built 2 bdrm, 2 bath cabin tucked in the woods overlooking a beaver pond. A screened porch for summer dining. The living room is open and includes the kitchen and dining. A cozy Franklin stove warms the whole building. The full basement is a complete guest space . Generator power and over 100 acres to explore.

MLS# 6022886 $269,000 HOVLAND OPPORTUNITY. Large

home or commercial opportunity on Hwy 61 between Hovland and Grand Portage. This 7 bdrm, 3 bath home has resort/commercial zoning allowing for many options. Located on the scenic Reservation River at the gateway to the most picturesque corner of Minnesota's North Shore. Large deck, stone fireplace, Lake Superior views, +/- 500' of rushing river frontage. A great home for a large family, or your business dream. MLS# 2313085, 2313088 $289,900

HOBBY FARM OR LOTS OF IDEAS. This large property features

open meadows, gardens, orchards, and a beautiful river. The living quarters with 4 bdrms, 2 baths and open living space is located above a 6-stall horse barn. A large pole barn, huge gathering hall, garage and various storage sheds provide lots of sheltered space. Two wells and septic systems. Easy county road access. What's your idea? MLS# 6018972 $269,900

MANY OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN CASCADE STATE PARK. Enjoy being surrounded by and

within the boundaries of Cascade State Park while taking in the amazing views of Lake Superior. This 3 bdrm, 2 bath home has been used as a successful vacation rental, a long-term rental and a primary residence.

MLS# 2309172 $234,900 NEW! FANTASTIC GRAND MARAIS HOME. This solidly built one-

level home has 3 bdrms, 2 baths, and attached 2-car garage. Open layout, updated mechanicals, geo-thermal system, new septic, and private wooded back yard with creek. Adjacent lot (MLS# 6022810) also for sale. MLS# 6022803 $225,000

THE LOCATION PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR! This single level, 3

bdrm 2 bath home on 3 acres has been well maintained. The large great room has many windows facing the lake with a wrap around deck on the outside. Large 2 car garage plus storage shed. MLS# 6019555 $214,000

LUTSEN COUNTRY HOME. Large windows give

this 3 bdrm, 2 bath house a bright and sunny disposition. Eat-in kitchen plus formal dining room. Full basement with laundry and sauna. Many upgrades and improvements including new septic system. Garage, lrg private yard, log shed and garden area. State wildlife management area across the road. MLS# 2308800

$186,900 PRICE REDUCED!

TIMBER FRAMED LOG HOME OVERLOOKING TOM LAKE. Charming log cabin

perfectly sited for seasonal views of Tom Lake. Solidly built with timber frame & logs, paned windows, stone fireplace, hardwood floors, & metal roof. Large loft bedroom. Covered front porch complete with swing. 78 acres of forested land, with year-round access. Furnishings & generator included. MLS# 2313187 $182,900

WILDERNESS RETREAT.

Access hundreds of acres of wilderness right out the door! The 2 bdrm home sits on 77 acres and features all the creature comforts with solar power & sauna/shower house. Lrg 2-car garage with heated workshop plus 2 guest cabins provide plenty of space. Bunkhouse, 2 outhouses, & sheds. MLS# 6022319 $174,900

RECREATIONAL BASE CAMP.

Great Tofte lot has 2 garage buildings. They could easily become living space, one has a second story. Property has room for a home with views of a dramatic creek gorge with waterfall and Lake Superior view. 4.54 acres, year-round road, power, phone. MLS# 6019481 $169,900

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CABINS IN THE WOOD. Only a stone’s throw to Gunflint Lake with nice views of the lake and Canadian shore, these 9 acres are nicely wooded and feel secluded. There is a super charming log sauna and two small cabins, ready for you to move in. A storage shed and outhouse are included. It adjoins federal land. MLS# 2305426 $124,900 NORTH SHORE RETREAT. Located on the Lake Superior side of Highway 61, these 3.8 acres have decent lake views and the property is accessed from a private road off of the highway. The one-room cabin is kind of rough, but maybe this is the project you've been looking for. MLS# 6020252 $40,000

WOODS, WATER & SECLUSION.Three 40 acre lots with 600 to 1000 ft frontage on Mons Creek. Also includes deeded access to Lost Lake. Private and secluded. MLS# 6021356 $59,900 or MLS# 6021357 $69,900

RUSTICATE, RECREATE, RELAX. Reclusive Hovland hideaway – 43 acres with new driveway to “base camp” with a nice camper trailer and shed. Trails have been cut throughout the property which adjoins State land. MLS# 2313223 $64,900 PRICE REDUCED! GREAT LOCATION, QUALITY FOREST, BUILD HERE. These 10-acre parcels have a mature and mixed forest, southerly exposure, easy county road frontage and just minutes from Grand Marais. MLS# 6023274 $64,900, MLS# 6023275 $62,900, MLS# 6023276 $64,900 PINES & LAKE SUPERIOR VIEW. Large 13+ acre pine filled lot on the hillside above Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center in Schroeder. Great lake views! Power, phone and broadband at the lot. MLS# 2313242 $64,900 HOME SITE NEAR DEVIL TRACK LAKE. Deep wooded home

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES OUTPOST MOTEL. A thriving business with a long history of impressive earnings, solid base of repeat customers, and excellent online reviews, the Outpost Motel is a turn-key opportunity. The business includes a motel with 10 conventional rooms, 3 kitchenette suites, a cottage, apartment, and 17 acres - room for expansion! Remodeled owner's home has 3 bdrms, 2 baths, and breathtaking views of Lake Superior.

MLS# 6020562 $610,000 PRICE REDUCED! RENTAL COTTAGES - GOOD HISTORY - GREAT LAKE. Devil Track

Cabins have been a long standing seasonal resort on the beautiful north shore of Devil Track Lake. 5 cabins plus an owner's cabin needing renovation - a manageable operation for a retired couple, or as a family retreat. Great potential as vacation rental business. Classic charm, nice

lake views. private setting. MLS# 6019988 $387,900 PRICE REDUCED!

NEW! MARKET, DELI, LIQUOR STORE – HOVLAND. A bustling business

in a beautiful rural community on the North Shore. Bakery, deli, pizza, convenience store, and liquor store under one roof. Large seating area & outdoor patio. Expansion/home site possible! MLS# 6023742 $349,900

BIG OPPORTUNITY, MANY POSSIBILITIES. Prime commercial

location in Hovland, 1000 feet of Highway 61 frontage. Large commercial space with a small 2 bedroom home and 1 functioning rental cottage. Many new improvements and upgrades. Two more small cabins could be rented, and there's room for many more...or other possibilities. Large 2-car garage plus two sheds. MLS# 2308736 $297,500

GRAND MARAIS PROFESSIONAL BUILDING.

The options here are endless and the opportunity is great. Ample parking and a nice sized storage building. Own/occupy the entire building, rent out one side & offset your ownership costs, or create “condo offices” & offer space to a variety of entities. MLS# 6020220 $269,900

GRAND MARAIS CABINS.

Good income property with long-term tenants. All 5 cabins have had ongoing upgrades - roofs, baths, plumbing, heating. Cabin 1 has fireplace. Charming touches. MLS#

2312978 $210,000 COMMERCIAL LOTS IN LUTSEN. Two commercial-zoned lots fronting

Hwy 61 in Lutsen across from Lockport Store. Great visibility, nice forest, lake view. Third lot is zoned residential. Bring your business idea! MLS# 6020464 $179,000

RIVER/CREEK FRONTAGE DRAMATIC CASCADE RIVER PROPERTY. River splits the 20 acre property – never look at a neighbor across the river. The dozen large private parcels in this “island” of private land are surrounded by federal and state forest lands.

MLS# 6020527 $74,900

or MLS# 6021358 $74,900. GRAND MARAIS - CITY LOT ON CREEK. Wooded lot with City

services: water, sewer and electric at site. Nice south exposure and frontage on scenic Cedar Creek. Quiet street. MLS# 2125228 $59,900 LAND ON THE FLUTE REED RIVER. Enjoy privacy and seclusion in a deep 13 acre parcel with over 300 feet of trout stream in Hovland. Easy access with power, phone and broadband. Nice build sites. MLS# 2313215 $49,900 500’ 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# 6021088 $39,900

LAND/BUILDING SITES TOP OF BIRCH CLIFF. See 50 miles across Lake Superior! Only a few spectacu-

lar view sites like this exist on the North Shore. You can see 180 degrees from Isle Royale to the east, the Apostle Islands to the south, and all the way down the Sawtooth Mountains to the west. There is a private drive and buried power already in place. Public lands border the 15+ acre property, and more land is available. MLS# 6022768 $350,000 LOCATION, VIEWS, PRIVACY, 80 ACRES. Sweeping views of Lake Superior and Pincushion Mt from expansive open meadows. This former homesteaders property has it all: rolling topography, ravines, grassy meadows, mature timber, flowing creek and expansive views. Great property for horses or crop production. Minutes from Grand Marais. MLS# 6021017 $289,000

LARGE WILDERNESS ACREAGE - LAKE ACCESS. This 80+ acre parcel includes 400 feet of shoreline on McFarland Lake. Building sites are located across the road on the hillside with potential lake views. Rugged property with high topography and old growth cedar and pine. Easy access to the BWCAW and Border Route Hiking Trail. MLS# 6019433 $203,000 MOUNTAIN TOP - WILDERNESS VIEWS. Fantastic vistas into the BWCA and surrounding rugged topography near McFarland Lake. Located at the end of the Arrowhead Trail with easy year-round access. The 122 acres has a high ridge and a “mountain top” for you to name. MLS# 2313109 $167,000 BIG LAND, BIG CREEK, BIG TREES. This nearly 100 acre Hovland area parcel is on the "front range" of the Farquhar Hills with a dramatic backdrop of rock cliffs and escarpments. There is a large creek running through the entire property with many fantastic building sites. MLS# 2308857 $159,900 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# 6023211 $150,000 BEAUTIFUL ACREAGE WITH LAKE VIEWS. Four 80 acre parcels located just south of Schroeder and a stone’s throw from Lake Superior! Each parcel features shared access off State Highway 61. The land features a gradual elevation, tiered building sites, beautiful lake views, and the Caribou River is within walking distance. MLS #6020335, #6021914, #6021916, and #6021918 $149,900 each. NEW! LARGE ACREAGE WITH WATER FEATURES. The headwaters of Irish Creek! Quality 160+ acres, 5 parcels sold grouped or separately. Many great features incl. old growth white pine, ponds, camping and building areas. MLS# 6023457 $149,500 LARGE PARCEL. Large private parcel with possible subdivision potential. Great Lake Superior views on the higher elevations. A small creek runs through part of the 25 acre property. MLS# 2308822 $124,900 INTRIGUING PROSPECT. High-quality items already in place include an insulated/heated slab for house/porch, insulated garage slab, electricity, driveway, the well, a time-dosed/heated septic system. Over 18 acres of privacy. MLS# 6021384 $114,900 READY TO BUILD – 20 ACRES IN SCHRODER. Driveway and building pad already in place. A red pine forest climbs up to the highest point with stunning views. MLS# 2308723 $79,900 PRICE REDUCED! 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# 6022858 $99,000 MAPLES, VIEWS, PRIVACY. 85+ acres near Hovland. Good end of road access, adjoining tons of federal land, great view of pond. MLS# 2313198 $98,900 BUILDING SITE, CREEK, MAPLE RIDGE. This 47 acre parcel has a lot to offer. There’s a nice south facing building site just off a county road, a trout stream with beaver pond, and a maple ridge adjoining federal land. Great location close to Grand Marais. MLS# 6022087 $69,900

site steps from Devil Track Lake. 5 acres of secluded privacy. Enjoy the lake without the high taxes. MLS# 6022472 $64,900 MAPLE HILL - HOME SITE. Heavily wooded 6.45 acre parcel with great privacy, county rd frontage, power and phone. MLS# 6023465 $64,500

30 ACRES - PANORAMIC VIEWS. Rare mountain top property with a 180 degree view of distant Lake Superior and the ridge to the north. Many trails in place with food plots for wildlife, plus an elevated viewing blind. MLS# 6020274 $55,000 RIDGES, PINES & VIEWS - ARROWHEAD TRAIL. Nice 20 acre parcel with high building sites and huge pines. The surrounding federal land leads directly into the BWCAW. McFarland lake is just a half-mile away. MLS# 2313108 $63,000 NEW! NICE LOT NEAR GRAND MARAIS. Beautiful gardens currently inhabit this lovely lot. Though it rests on Hwy 61 there are nice private niches to rest your home on. Walk to downtown Grand Marais! MLS# 6022810 $55,000 BUILDING LOT - GRAND MARAIS. A rare find! This lot is located on 8th Ave W in the heart of town with easy walking distance to the harbor and business district. All city services are at the street. MLS# 6019287 $54,900 PERFECT 5 ACRE HOME SITE. This private and secluded build site is just waiting for your custom plans! Only five miles from town with five acres of great woods bordering public land on two sides. MLS# 6021986 $51,500 NEW! GREAT PRIVACY CLOSE TO TOWN. This 5 acre property just outside of Grand Marais sits at the end of a private drive. Potential Lake Superior views, small creek and nice elevation make for a great ready-to-build home site. New driveway this summer. MLS# 6023747 $49,800 OWN A PIECE OF THE NORTHWOODS. 39+ acres of gently sloping, wooded land with easy access on Camp 20 Road. Less than one half mile east of Judge CR Magney State Park, and steps away from the Superior Hiking Trail. MLS# 6022163 $48,900 BUILDING SITE OVERLOOKING MCFARLAND LAKE. 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. Just minutes from the BWCA by canoe or hiking shoe. MLS# 6019449 $47,000 POWERS LAKE ROAD ACREAGE. This is the beautiful ‘40’ that you have been waiting for. Easy access off Powers Lake Road. Electricity and broadband – a real bonus! MLS# 6022202 $42,000 5 ACRES NEAR CARIBOU LAKE. Gorgeous corner lot with colorful maples and majestic cedars. Plenty of privacy. Close to hiking trails and the Caribou Lake boat landing. Year round access with power! MLS# 2279179 $40,000 QUIET AND PRIVATE. Choice 2.31 acre lot at the end of the road in Lutsen, ready to build. Priced to sell! MLS# 2309202 $39,500 PRICE REDUCED! WOODED 2.4 ACRES. Tait Lake back-lot with driveway in and cleared building site ready for your cabin. Electric is on site. MLS# 2297619 $39,000 PRICE REDUCED! WOODED ACREAGE – GRAND MARAIS. Two private 20 acre lots with hiking and ski trails, and abundant wildlife. A high building site offers seasonal views of Lake Superior. MLS# 2313172 $46,000 & MLS# 2313173 $35,000 FIVE SECLUDED ACRES. One of eight secluded wooded 5-acre parcels bordering Govt. land. MLS# 2308827 $28,000 WILDWOOD ACRES - TOFTE. Great building potential. MLS# 2313009, 2313010, 2313011 & 2313012 $17,500 - $20,000 NEW! PRIVATE HOME SITE CLOSE TO SUPERIOR. Very nice parcel with driveway, power and cleared building site. Rock outcroppings, huge spruce and privacy on dead end road near Silver Bay. Very affordable home site or recreational lot. MLS# 6023748 $19,900

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On Lake Superior

57XX East Hwy 61 - $99,900

4.1A, 280’ shore. Driveway, septic mound and electric in place.

MLS 2297434

2888 W Hwy 61 - $299,900

Great views of Artist Point and the Sawtooth Mtns on 1.24A with 200’ of ledgerock shore.

MLS 6020121

2884 W Hwy 61 - $327,500

63 Chessie Trail

7362 E Hwy 61

1.30A just past Terrace Point, only a few minutes from town. 371’ of stunning ledgerock shore.

MLS 6020179

14 Stonegate Rd $149,000

One-of-a-kind setting. 208’ shore, spacious open floor plan, oak floors, solid handmade birch cabinets, massive fireplace, spacious deck.

1.27A private acres with 200’ shore near the Superior Hiking Trail, Judge Magney, and Naniboujou. Keep charming cabin or build your dream home!

MLS 6022235 $299,900 PENDING

MLS 6019245 $249,000

1634 Croftville Rd

Charming 1BR, 1BA, 480 square foot cabin with 98’of very accessible shore. Also features a 14’ by 16’ guest cabin right on the shoreline.

MLS 6022706 $245,000 PENDING

A superb lot on Chicago Bay. Fully prepared site for your 3BR home. 1.17A, 200’ shore.

MLS 6020138

Stonegate Road - $219,900 $229,000

Two premium lots sited along scenic Chicago Bay. Nicely wooded, private, 1.17A, 200’ shoreline.

MLS 6022145

1708 E Hwy 61

7036 W Hwy 61

1478 Croftville Rd

4BR, 4BA home previously used as a B & B. Walk out lower level with a family room, large bathroom and laundry room. 236’ of Lake Superior shoreline.

3BR, 3BA efficiently designed home with magnificent open great room. Wood burning fireplace, main level master BR that opens to huge wrap around deck. 218’ shore.

Cozy cabin with Lake Superior out the front window! 1BR, 1BA, with beautiful shared shoreline. So close it sounds like the lake is inside!!

MLS 6023253 $289,900

MLS 6020708 $525,000

MLS 6023844 $189,900 NEW

East Hwy 61 - $999,999

What a piece of shoreline!! Over 28A with 1000’ of Lake Superior shore, measuring it straight across; meandering shoreline must be twice that much!

MLS 6022153

4556 Cascade Beach Rd

7310 E Hwy 61

Luxurious 3BR, 2BA Lake Superior home on 1.4A and 200’ shore. Many amenities and expansive face Superior and the dramatic ledgerock shoreline. Excellent rental history.

2BR, 2BA home on Lake Superior wirh 150’ shore. High ceilings, very open floor plan, & sliding glass doors in the LR leading to the deck.

MLS 6022021 $569,000

MLS 6021928 $299,900

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Nelson Trail

Motivated sellers. All 3 homes are rented. Part of this property is zoned SCI and part is zoned Permanent Residence. Do the math, it works!!!!

MLS 2309003 $100,000

108 Gunflint Trail

4BR, 2BA home right on the Gunflint Trail. This lot is commercially zoned with great visible location at the beginning of the Gunflint Trail. 2.5 car garage could be converted to retail space.

MLS 2161688 $219,900

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Harbor Light Restaurant

Prime location on top of the hill in Grand Marais with 5000’+ commercial space. Large kitchen, multiple dining rooms, dance floor and outdoor patio. 1.75A with room for new development.

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MLS 6023043 $289,900

Commercial Vacant Land Highway 61 Nice building site , exceedingly level. Additional property available. 180’ of frontage on Hwy 61, highly visible as folks enter town. City water and sewer are right on the highway.

MLS 6023215 $139,900

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Tire and Auto Lodge

This business is a known and respected source for repair and tires. Proven business opportunity with a convenient place to live. Truly turnkey with employees.

MLS 2313262 $189,900

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Homes & Cabins

319 E 2nd Ave

Older home in the city has been redone into a triplex with an excellent rental history. Here’s your chance to own a house to live in that also has regular income potential.

MLS 2313091 $168,000

481 Co Rd 60

176 Camp 15 Loop

160A with 180+ degree views of the surrounding foothills. Very diverse forest... spruce bogs, cedar swamps, healthy birch groves, spruce, fir and healthy white pine. Owner/agent.

MLS 2313220 $149,900

120 Brule Valley Tr

61 Mort Meadow Rd

723 County Rd 6

Quality built 2BR home on 11A close to town. 1320’ frontage on the Munker Creek, Open floor plan and plenty of sunlight. Walk-out basement with work bench & tons of storage.

24+A with a 1944 sq ft pole building. What a spot for a hike-in writer’s cabin, artist’s retreat...or whatever your heart desires. Additional 12A/home is also available.

MLS 2313206 $498,500

MLS 6020800 $285,000 SOLD

MLS 6022721 $89,000

45 Casper Hill Rd

160 Whippoorwill Ln

3BR, 4BA on 20A with amazing views of Lake Superior. Only minutes from town, abuts state land on the north. Energy efficient, in floor heat, gourmet kitchen. and huge detached garage!

Remote and rustic 22.80A with custom built cedar timber frame cabin. Set on a ridge overlooking beaver pond. Deeded access to Lost Lake and private landing on the Brule River.

2BR open concept, year round home tucked away in the woods on 5A. Detached 2 car garage with workshop; 2BR guest cabin, lovely perennial gardens, mature trees and lots of wildlife.

True retreat from the rush of modern life. Off grid with full solar power, propane wall heat and wood fireplace. Nearly end of the road privacy. Log and half log sided construction.

MLS 2313295 $489,000

MLS 6020979 $58,000

MLS 2234351 $229,900

MLS 6022718 $139,900

260 County Rd 48

175 Whippoorwill Ln

4BR, 2BA home on 40A with private pond. Gourmet kitchen, LR with plush carpets and double-sided gas fireplace.. Master BR suite has fireplace, whirlpool tub, quartz vanity and large walk-in closet.

330 Ball Club Rd

1911 Camp 20 Rd

238 Devil Track Rd

1650 W 5th St

Privacy AND convenience! Lovely 4BR, 3BA home, open floor plan, stone fireplace, family room & more. Lake Superior views! Beautiful landscaped yard & att’d garage!

MLS 6021379 $317,500 PENDING

121 Cramer Rd

3-4BR home on 7.66A. Lake Superior views, landscaped yard, raised garden beds, huge deck. Full basement with plenty of space for a workshop and family room just 5 minutes from town.

2BR, 588 sq ft cabin situated in a grove of old growth white pines. Plus a 1BR guest cabin with attached shop and small garage. Generator powered so you’ll never be at a loss for power.

2BR, 1BA extremely well kept and very inviting country home on 5A. The oversize garage has a work area that can be heated in cold weather.

Fully furnished, private, one room getaway on 40A. Wooded land with a wildlife pond and an abundance of recreational trails. Abuts federal land to the north.

Quality, 3BR home, 4.73A, Lake Superior views, Cross River frontage. 2 car garage, large deck and 10 x 16 log workshop/guest cabin with heat and power.

MLS 6022735 $259,900

MLS 6023760 $164,900 NEW

MLS 6021647 $209,000

MLS 6021725 $74,900

MLS 6021718 $289,900

1183 Gunflint Tr

7249 Hwy 61 - Tofte

263 Devil Track Rd

981 E 5th St

381 Moose Valley Rd

Octagon 3+ BR, 2BA home with open floor plan on 8A. Screened in porch, main floor office, fireplace, full basement, loft and a large deck. Being successfully rented in VRBO.

4BR, Lake Superior views, maple flooring and spacious family room. Home is on 2A of level land. Huge 32’ x 40’ garage is an added bonus!

Fine home in great location near Grand Marais plus a super size garage. Comfortable all wood 3BR home of 2000 sq ft. This home is a winner in value and practicality.

Cute and cozy, affordable family living! 2BR, 2BA, open kitchen, dining and living room spaces. The lot is over a third of an acre and has room for all sorts of outdoor activities.

Easily accessible, nicely wooded, year round 5+A. Abuts Federal land to the west. 24’x24’ garage with two doors providing space to store your toys and tools while deciding what to build.

MLS 6021462 $279,000

MLS 2313058 $144,900 PENDING

MLS 6021544 $248,500

MLS 6022445 $139,900 PENDING

MLS 6022762 $75,000

Lar ge Acr eage 110A W Highway 61 - $649,900 Wooded, year round land with multiple zoning.

MLS 2164180

80A Forest Rd 304 - $159,900 Maples, spruce and balsam, Durfee Creek and beaver ponds. Bordered on two sides by public lands

152 County Rd 6

4.3A with farm fields and seasonal views of Lake Superior. 2BR, 1BA, nicely laid out kitchen, a big island and plenty of storage. Space above the garage could be used as guest quarters or art studio.

MLS 6022987 $184,900

MLS 2220186

120A Reason Rd - $109,900

Wooded with trails, wildlife and State land on 2 sides. 1.5 miles from public Tom Lake boat landing

MLS 2308497

120A Murmur Creek - $99,900

Excellent hunting land located south and east of Deer Yard Lake! Abuts Govt land on three sides.

MLS 6020470

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170+ Camp 20 Rd - $169,900

25A Irish Creek Rd - $25,900

MLS 6022459

Year round access with over 700’ Irish Creek frontage. Septic sites have been identified. Close to great fishing on Tom Lake. MLS 6022337

80A Camp 20 Rd - $79,900

43A County Road 7 - $299,900

MLS 6022454

40A Lima Grade Rd - $149,900

Heavily forested land, many beautiful pine trees. Gravel pit on the northwest corner, State land to the south.

Directly abutting Judge Magney, abundant with that would also be great for snowshoeing or hiking.

40A Camp 20 Rd - $46,900 NEW

Wooded with excellent building sites close to the Superior Hiking Trail. Surrounded by State Forest on 2 sides!

MLS 6023519

38A Camp 20 Rd - $43,900 PENDING Large wooded parcel with great building site. Abuts State forest and easy access.

MLS 2309158

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Seasonal Lake Superior views, multiple zoning, electric at road. MLS 2170711 Solid tree coverage. Public land on all sides for maximum privacy! Rolling land and wildlife.

MLS 6022734

80A Moose Valley Trail - $79,900

80A of private wilderness with a partial view of Lake Superior. Year-round living on a county maintained road.

MLS 6021717

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Inland

Lake

Homes

Two Island

Poplar Lake

Year-round, custom built, 4BR home on 4+A. 275’ of shore with dock in a secluded bay. Vaulted ceilings, log beams, lots of woodwork. Screen porch on full, walk-out lower level.

Poplar Lake

2A property with 2 large BR, bath, spacious kitchen and living area with cathedral ceilings, log beams, and great views. Dock in place.

Charming 2BR cabin tucked away in the trees with cozy northwoods feel. 1.5A, 156' of shore, nice-sized deck and great views of the lake, with BWCAW access. Solid rental history.

MLS 6019286 $649,900

MLS 6023501 $233,900

MLS 6022412 $289,900

MLS 6019270 $229,900

McFarland Lake

Devil Track

2BR cabin with large loft on 3.21A and 151’ of shore. Beautiful kitchen; large center island and granite countertops. LR has high, vaulted ceilings, free standing fireplace, and doors to deck and covered porch.

6BR, 5BA screened in porch and multiple decks. 1.52A with 222’ shore; great swimming in a quieter bay on the main lake.

MLS 6020818 $249,900

MLS 6023530 $569,900

Pike Lake

Greenwood Lake

McFarland Lake

2BR full cedar log cabin with over 300 feet of shore! Cathedral ceilings, wood floors, LOTS of windows overlooking the lake, ¾ bath and gas appliances. Complete yearround generator/solar panel system.

MLS 2308749 $379,900

Gunflint Lake

Poplar Lake

Devil Track Lake

Quintessential inland lake 2BR cabin on 200’shore with BWCAW access. Cabin is being sold completely furnished so all you have to do is bring food and linens.

3BR, 2BA home on 1A, overlooking 150’ of shore. Whirlpool, walk-in shower, large sunroom with southern exposure. There is a fully furnished summer cabin also!

MLS 6019066 $250,000

MLS 6021400 $194,900

Sea Gull Lake

Poplar Lake

Turnkey cabin on 5+A, 300’ shore. Large windows, open floor plan, propane appliances and a spacious loft. Outhouse, storage shed, landscaped yard and garden beds. Abuts federal land, abutting lot.

3BR, 2BA cabin, open floor plan and 4 season porch. Private boat landing, huge garage, and Wildfire Sprinkler System. Multiple types of off grid operating systems so you can enjoy cell phone, electricity & running water.

Lovely year round 3BR, 2BA home. Large family room with propane fireplace and a nice sitting area. Also includes an older fixer upper cabin located at the water’s edge

3BR, loft, massive rock fireplace, kitchen with birch cabinets and island, walk out lower level with a family room and fireplace. BWCA lake with 400’shore on 6+A, abuts Federal land.

2BR, 2BA year round log home with 190’ shore. Stainless steel appliances, quartz counters, open floor plan, peaked wood ceiling, log beams and screened in porch.

MLS 6021752 $239,900

MLS 6021618 $299,900

MLS 6023141 $359,900

MLS 6022707 $589,000

MLS 6023210 $389,900

West Twin Lake

Birch Lake

Finely crafted 2BR, quality built log home with 1000’ shore. Sitting room with a hand crafted stone fireplace, This is inland lake living at its finest all with end-of-the-road privacy.

44A, 800+’ of shore, multiple rustic cabins, with propane lights, stove and fridge. Bordered 2 sides by Superior National Forest. All existing furniture, boats included.

MLS 6023530 $339,900

MLS 6022641 $489,900

Tom Lake

300’ shore, 55A with year round access, electricity and broadband. Cabin with loft, all propane appliances and a wraparound deck. Being sold fully furnished!

MLS 6023040 $149,900

Poplar Lake

Remote lake cabin located close to town! Fully furnished super cute cabin built to accommodate year round usage. 16A, 500’of shore of great trout fishing.

MLS 2313186 $129,900

MLS 6022457 $219,900

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Tom Lake

Spectacular Island, 1.6 A with 2BR vacation home, bath and spacious kitchen. Breathtaking view of the lake. Dock is in place and 353’ of private shoreline.

Fully furnished 3BR cabin with solar power and generator backup system. Beautiful views, plenty of privacy and 380’ of shore. Also a furnished guest cabin, and a new roll-in dock with swim stairs!

MLS 6022409 $289,900

MLS 6023328 $224,900

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Kemo Lake

2BR fully furnished cabin, off grid with propane lights, heat and fridge. 220’ of shore with boat house. Nicely wooded lot, easy access to the lake and excellent water clarity.

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Poplar Lake

Turn-key northwoods cabin with 375’ shore. Situated on a peninsula meaning your shoreline is doubled! The dock is a perfect spot to catch some fish while taking in the sunsets.

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Condo 2BR, 2BA with Lake Superior views. Large loft, heated garage and storage space.

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Condos

Inland Lake Lots

Inn at Terrace Point

Quality, quality, and more quality. 1BR, 1BA unit with walkout comfort to enjoy your lake patio. Outstanding architecture by John Howe (a Frank Lloyd Wright student).

MLS 6023722 $189,900

Surfside

East Bay Suites

Bluefin Bay - Tofte Bluefin Bay has stunning Lake views and accessaward winning amenities and restaurants! Excellent rental potential. 1BR,1BA units with stunning views

2BR, 2BA with views of Lake Superior from both bedrooms as well as in-unit owner storage. End of building and top floor privacy make this a special unit. Excellent rental record and income.

2BR, 2BA units with stunning views

MLS 6023153 Unit #301 $324,900 NEW

Unit 30 MLS 6021233 $255,000 Unit 27 MLS 6022267 $275,000

Unit 17 MLS 6022417 $287,000 Unit 2 MLS 2298984 $319,000 Unit 41 MLS 2308843 $299,000 Unit 16 MLS 1988310 $289,000 PENDING

3BR, 3BA, end units with great views of Lake Superior. Excellent vacation rental history!

MLS 6022906 Unit 14A $189,000 PENDING MLS 6023870 Unit 11A $210,000 NEW

Temperance Lodge

Unfinished true log home in stunning Temperance Landing development. Buyer may purchase unfinished and bring in their own contractor or home is available to be finished by builder for $495,000.

3BR, 3BA units with great Lake Superior views.

Unit 45 MLS 2203745 $455,000 PENDING Unit 61 MLS 6022540 $530,000 Unit 49, MLS 6021630 $475,000 PENDING

MLS 2308732 $195,000

L a ke S u p e r i o r V i e w Silver Fox Rd - $69,900

Year round 5+A east of town. Utilities are all available. Mature trees, rolling topography, a babbling creek MLS 2313029

Murphy Mtn Rd - $59,900

5A, close to town. Surveyed, pins are all clearly marked, utilities in place and septic sites identified. MLS 2309311

Co Rd 67 - $69,900

Bloomquist Mtn. Rd 5.8A - $44,900

10 miles east of Grand Marais with power at theproperty, driveway, and several building sites partiall cleared!

MLS 2313330

1501 W Hwy 61 - $169,900

E Hwy 61 - $84,900

20A, 1/3 mile above Lake Superior with great panoramic views. Very nice site near town but also quite private.

Raven Feather Rd - $119,900

6.65A of nicely wooded just west of Grand Marais. End of road location with federal land to the west PLUS incredible views of Lake Superior.

E Hwy 61 - $54,900 NEW MLS 6023934

Gunflint Trail - $97,500

Year round 6.46A on county maintained road with plenty of privacy. Great views of Superior! MLS 6023319

Morgan Rd - $79,000 NEW

20A, great mix of trees, elevated lot, abuts Cascade State Park to the west, federal land to the north. MLS 6023679

W Hwy 61

7.1A Great location and development opportunities right off Hwy 61! 7.1A Commercial lot (Zoned Commercial and R-1). Additional acreage of R-1 behind. Agent Owned. MLS 2170380 $149,900

78 Squint Lake Rd 5A surrounded on 2 sides by government land. Convenient mid-trail location.

Schoolhouse Road 10A close to town. This parcel will be surveyed and have septic sites confirmed MLS 60191333 $44,900 PENDING

Gunflint Trail Cross country skiers, hikers; this property is connected to the Pincushion Cross Country Ski Trail system with the Little Devil Track River flowing through it

20A close to town but is definitely offthe-grid for a real North Woods getaway. Nicely elevated with the possibility of solar and wind power. Rustic outhouse and bunkhouse cabin on the site. MLS 2239163 $72,500

MLS 6020283 $62,900

MLS 2313364 $69,000

Diagonal Rd

Coyote Ridge Three 5A, private, beautifully wooded parcels

20A, not-so-remote remote parcel. Year round access to within a few yards. Septic sites identified. Great mixture of tree cover as well as highlands and wetlands. MLS 6021005 $27,500 Co Rd 67 2.24A with driveway in place! Excellent location close to town and county road means easy access.MLS 6021756 $49,900

MLS 6021224 $45,000 - $65,000

Casper Hill Rd

North Rd

20A, very private, year round access. Power, phone and broadband available at the road!! MLS 2313046 $39,900

close to town. Babbling, gurgling creek for your boundary.

Roman’s Rd 1.72A Close to Devil Track Lake and lots of recreational activities. MLS 2173907 $29,900

Pike Lake Rd Wooded 4+A near Pike Lake! Nicely elevated build sites, survey in place and septic sites identified

MLS 6019339 $29,900

NORTH SHORE

MLS 6023502 $79,900 New

MLS 2306066 $199,900

Heavily wooded with 112’ shore. Property is on a county maintained road for use all year long.

MLS 2313184 $114,900

Great location near town with 150’ of shore on 2.88A with some mature trees. New driveway & fully surveyed.

MLS 6023852 $99,900 NEW

Chester Lake

245’ of shore on 1.2A. Shoreline has its own natural boat slip!!

The only private parcel on Chester Lake. One of a kind opportunity! 40A, 300’ frontage! Rough cabin sold “as is”.

MLS 6024080 $45,000 New

MLS 6022402 $149,900

Iron Lake

Wilson Lake

150’ of shore on 1.2A with year round access. BWCAW access lake, southern views overlooking federal land.

MLS 6021654 $117,900

4+A, over 335’ shore on premier Lake County lake. Driveway into building site, site prep work partially done, a septic system and a well!

MLS 6021150 $220,000

Birch Lake

Heavily wooded 1.54A, 150’ of frontage on great trout lake. Direct, year round access off the Gunflint Trail.

MLS 2183859 $99,900

Leo Lake

169’ shore, on 3.70A, mid trail location, with public access to other lakes nearby.

MLS 6023878 $124,900

Squint Lake

Nicely wooded 2.13A with some lovely old White Pine trees! Excellent Mid-Gunflint Trail location, 221’shore, gentle topography AND directly abutting USFS for added privacy

Poplar Lake

Convenient mid-trail location with deeded lakeshore access. Building site cleared, driveway in, utilities available.

Two Island

5+ A of wooded land with 500+’ of shorelineand state land on two sides! Year round access; great recreational area. MLS 6023533 $89,900

Kemo Lake

One of only 4 lots on south shore. Private 2.34A with 200’ frontage on excellent trout lake!

Pike Lake

3.7A, 200’ of shore. Abuts federal land to the south for added privacy.

MLS 6021754 $149,900

Onagon Lake

Very nice 5A lot with lots of shoreline on both Cupid & Onagon Lake. Abuts Federal land for added privacy.

MLS 6022456 $119,900

Very peaceful lot with 222’of shore & shoreline on Cupid Lake. Located in the heart of the BWCA.

MLS 6022455 $49,900

Greenwood Lake

Lots of privacy with 4.2A and 300’ shore including a slight peninsula which will provide multiple views!

MLS 6023267 $179,900

MLS 6021433 $139,900

Loon Lake

Land Solberg Lane

4018 County Rd 14 20A nicely wooded year round lot. Electricity and phone, abuts Federal land providing access to incredible amount of land. MLS 2308865 $59,900

Incredible Palisades views! Over 200’ shore, year-round access and healthy mix of trees.

Beautiful lake lot on 2A and over 150’ of shore. Nicely wooded, close to town. Tons of recreational activities nearby.

MLS 6023845 $139,900 New

5A of northwoods privacy with all modern conveniences about 8 minutes from town. Gently rolling with some very attractive building sites. Abuts government land.

MLS 2313028 $39,900

MLS 6020848 $149,900

Devil Track Lake

Very private, year round 4.4A with 298’ shore. Dramatic building sites overlooking the federal land across the water.

MLS 6023225

Silver Fox Rd

Private 34+A, 600’ of shore, surveyed and septic sites are id’d. Will consider owner financing to a qualified buyer.

MLS 2158160 $52,500

Almost 3A of commercially zoned property with Lake Superior! view! Very level building area; city sewer and water available.

4.16A with the lake so close you can see the waves rolling in to the stateowned shoreline, right across the street. MLS 6021755

MLS 6022629

Year round, 1.10A, 171’ shore, nicely wooded, driveway and cleared building site. MLS 6020381 $54,900 Heavily wooded with year-round access. 112’ shore on county maintained road. MLS 2313184 $114,900

MLS 2308814 $79,900

MLS 6019246

10+A, beautiful tree cover, rock out-croppings and great views. Driveway to a great building site and a septic holding tank is already installed.

Tom Lake

19.6A just a few miles from town. Simple lean-to cabin to give you a head start on your get away. MLS 6023494 $45,000 Rosebush Hill Lane Nicely wooded 5.40A with shared driveway only minutes from town. Identified septic sites and fully surveyed! Approx. 430’ of creek frontage. OWNER will consider a Contract for Deed! MLS 2232494 $49,900

101 West Hwy . 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604 info@cbnorthshore.com

County Rd 7

Wooded 5A, with seasonal Lake Superior Views! Nice mix of trees and quality build sites. MLS 2309120 $74,900 Beautifully wooded 7.7A, wonderful views of Lake Superior. Septic and building site id’d. MLS 6019917 $69,900 Oversize lot on Co Rd 7 but inside the city. The obvious benefits of broadband and other services. MLS 2313107 $65,000 Pick your own floorings, colors, materials! Borman Construction will build 2BR,1BA home on 5A. MLS 2309117 $315,000 10A lot in the highly popular Good Harbor Hill area west of Grand Marais. Nicely wooded, small creek flowing through, good home sites. MLS 6023300 $79,900

Camp 20 Rd

200+ A of land, abutting State and Federal land. Mature trees, gently rolling topography. MLS 6020847 $159,900 40A off of the Irish Creek Road. Land is surrounded by State Land for added privacy. MLS 6020846 $42,900 PENDING

Stonegate Rd 2A on public portion of desirable Stone Gate Road with lots of potential uses. Power, phone, and broadband are a stone’s throw away. MLS 6022528 $19,900 Railroad Drive 1.7A in the heart of Lutsen. Gently rolling topography, mature trees. Convenient location. MLS 6023747 $49,900 NEW

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Talk to Terry! Terry R. Backlund Broker/Owner

Lori A. Backlund Real Estate Agent

Phone: 218-387-1501 Cell: 218-370-8977 Terry@BacklundRealty.com 40 HAMMER RD HOVLAND

1658 CROFTVILLE RD GRAND MARAIS

408 1ST AVE E. GRAND MARAIS

12TH 1ST AVE. W. GRAND MARAIS

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3 Bedroom 1 Bath 3+ acres Equity builder MLS# 6022572 Price: $47,900

Sweet 3 bedroom 2 bath 2 car on Lake Superior MLS# 6022172 Price $379,500

Location, Location, Location 4+ Bedroom 2 Bath MLS# 2313355 Price: $174,750

15 LITTLE JOHN XING MCFARLAND LAKE HOVLAND

253 S. SHORE DRIVE DEVIL’S TRACK LAKE

435 S. SHORE DR. DEVIL’S TRACK LAKE GRAND MARAIS

50 GRACE DR. GRAND MARAIS

10 HAMMER RD. HOVLAND

3400+ sq. ft., Fireplace,, 3 Car Garage, Horse Barn, 4+ Acres 200 ft. lakeshore MLS# 6020291 Price: $329,000

4 Bedroom 3 Bath 2 Car 250 Ft. Lake Superior. Nightly Rental Potential MLS# 6022414 Price: $599,990

Cute and cozy MLS# 6022586 Price: $91,000

204 W. 1ST ST. GRAND MARAIS

1 W 4TH ST. GRAND MARAIS

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Rustic 596 sq. ft. cabin w/loft 173’ ft. 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Home 2 Car w/ Cabin. lakeshore. Sauna and Shed Included 216 Ft. Devil’s Track MLS# 6022171 Price: $96,750 MLS# 6022415 Price: $359,900

8 N. BROADWAY GRAND MARAIS

1472 DEVIL’S TRACK RD. GRAND MARAIS

Sale g n Pendi Commercial Opportunity 2000+ sq. ft. main level and 2 apartments on 2nd level. Large lot. MLS# 2309298 Price: $479,500

North side quiet bay cabin MLS# 6022536 Price: $159,900

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6400 Sq. Ft. Commercial-ApartmentResidence. Cash streams galore. MLS# 6022592 Price $419,875

2500 Sq. Ft. Commercial. Solid Renters. 2500 Sq. Ft. Commercial Building/Turnkey Business Opportunity Great Location. MLS# 6021526 Price: $240,000 MLS# TBD Price: $319,900

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Fabulous 5 Bedroom 2 Bath 2 Car 2500 Sq. Ft. Home/Duplex Lake View MLS# 6023005 Price: $317,750

Phone: 218-387-1501 Cell: 218-370-8977 Terry@BacklundRealty.com 78

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CATCHLIGHT

Raccoon During a late day hike near Duluth, we heard the cutest purring and cooing sounds coming from inside the tree as we walked past. When we returned later in the evening, this raccoon mom appeared to be taking a much needed break from the kids.—Gary Fiedler NORTHERN WILDS

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Welcome to Golden Eagle Lodge, a family oriented, yearround resort on Minnesota’s historic Gunflint Trail. Located on the quiet shores of Flour Lake, we are the only resident on nearly 8 miles of pristine shoreline. Here, you can look forward to the quiet and solitude offered only from a true wilderness setting. We offer modern lakeshore cabins to ensure comfort during your stay in the North Woods.

Placid and tranquil. Enjoy cabins, camping, fishing, hiking, and canoeing.

Each season has something special to offer; excellent fishing, canoeing, and hiking in summer and nationallyrenowned Cross-Country Skiing 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. We know much time, effort, and expense is invested in a vacation and we would be honored if you considered us as 80 vacation AUGUST 2015 NORTHERN WILDS your destination. You won’t be disappointed!

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