In the summer, the forests of northern St. Louis and Lake counties are literally alive with over 150 species of birds, including dozens of neo-tropical migrants, such as warblers, vireos, and even … more

So, in all of your excitement to get to the lakes of the great northwoods you found that the one thing you forgot to bring was your canoe. Well, luckily for you there is more to do in this area than … more

You'll descend half a mile and return to an era long since past when you tour the state's first iron mine at the Soudan Underground Mine State Park, located two miles east of Tower. You'll don … more

Don't miss Tower's new Farmers Market, set up in the Tower Civic Center parking lot (by the train) on Fridays from 4-6 p.m. more

The Lake Country has quietly become one of the hottest golf destinations in the Upper Midwest, thanks to the construction of three top-rated courses in the past few years. The Wilderness at Fortune … more

For many visitors to the Lake Country, a trip into the 1.1 million acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and adjacent Quetico Provinical Park is the quintessential northwoods experience. But for those who haven’t ventured into the wilderness before, it can be a daunting adventure to contemplate. more

While the North Country is famous for its wilderness forests and lakes, did you know it is also home to some of the most cutting-edge physics research taking place anywhere today? The University … more

Ely's entrance sign claims just 3,724 residents, but at times it seems there's at least that many artists in this community at the end of the road. Art is virtually everywhere in Ely. It's on … more

As the nation's only true water-based national park, the 219,000 acre Voyageur National Park is best seen from the water. While you can reach its three main visitor's centers by road, the park's five major lakes, and the Kabetogama Peninsula, are all best explored by boat, canoe, or kayak. more