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After an initial day of rain, the group was treated to a few beautiful northwoods summer days of blue skies and warm weather. Collaboration came easy to this international work group, which was determined to make the Swamp Portage into a trail that would no longer be dreaded by the traveling canoeists. Visitors who made their way over the portage were delighted to see the improvements being made and were surprised to be greeted by enforcement from both the Superior National Forest and Ontario Parks.

It was obvious to rangers to see the benefits of the collaborative ranger presence to help educate the pub-. Over the course of their trip, the volunteers learned a great deal about trail construction and stewardship while working alongside professionals with many years of experience under their belts. Ibrahim was impressed with the amount of work that the group was able to accomplish in a short period of time and the positive attitudes of the volunteers. This project was made possible by funds from the Lloyd K. With special guest Robert Picardo of Star Trek: Voyager and Stargate Atlantis.

Fall Studio Tour, will feature 14 stops and more than 40 artists along one of the most scenic fall color drives in Minnesota. The event will give visitors an opportunity to meet with artists in their home studios, as well as visit with guest artists at local art galleries. For many of the featured artists, these 10 days will be the only time they open their studios to the public all year.

Artist Maggie Anderson at work in Lutsen. Painters are joining the tour for the first time. The tour is moving forward, and we are excited about it. This fall come and experience new sculpture, prints, wood turning, paintings, weavings, and more in the setting that inspired them.

Arrowhead Center for the Arts 51 West 5th St. Heck of the North is a gravel bike race that takes place on the backroads near Two Harbors, with the option to race on a mile or mile course. The longer course features miles of gravel, two track and rocky logging roads, with famously tough snowmobile trail connectors.

The shorter course is equally scenic, and is designed without the demanding connectors. There are checkpoints halfway through each course where racers can refuel and hydrate. The pair has spent hours meticulously planning courses, coordinating volunteers, securing sponsors and all other event-related activities for about nine years now— with no formal training or experience. The race is an intense physical competition, and requires careful, thoughtful navigation.

They follow cue cards, which are known as the icon of gravel cycling. Bikers must pay close attention to the cues and follow their cyclocomputers, a tool that displays trip information such as current speed, trip distance, trip time and more. They need to trust their mileage and cues.

Heck of the North is run by Jeremy Ker-. To be competitive, racers will need a speed range of about 10 miles to 18 miles per hour. Kershaw got into gravel racing a decade ago, and participated in gravel races in southern Minnesota. The Heck of the North race will be held Saturday, Sept. The towns see financial gain when racers and their families spend money in our area. And most of the sponsors Kershaw seeks out are local. Heck of the North has been so successful over the past few years, that Kershaw created two new events as Heck of the North Productions: Le Grand du Nord and Heck Epic.

That race usually takes place in late spring. Heck Epic is a bikepacking race that typically takes place in late summer. Kershaw was one of seven Duluth riders to participate this year. The Tour Divide took him 22 days to complete; the record is Inspired by the Slate Islands, the Lighthouse Gallery is a contemporary venue for local artisans to showcase and sell their artwork collections that flow with a nautical sense and representation of Northwestern Ontario. Fuller died in , but his legacy certainly lives on in the Two Harbors community and beyond.

Now in its sixth year of operation, the Marek Fuller Community Garden features 39 plots for people to grow food for themselves, their families or to share with community members. The raised-bed gardens are free to anyone who wants to use them, though there is a first-come, first-serve plot registration each spring. Though their vision was instrumental in the coordination of the initial phases of the operation, Miller said the positive response to the garden has perhaps superseded any expectations from those who got the project started. To help those who lack adequate space for a garden, most or all of the tools, seeds and water are provided for gardeners to use at no cost.

And naturally, without land for the garden to take root, there would be no garden. Prior to the first shovel ever touching the earth at the garden site, land was provided at no cost to the food shelf with support from the Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency. And the gardeners and other community members are now creating nutrient-rich soil on site, as a compost system was started last summer.

This is done to both increase access to healthy food and reduce the cost of providing fresh produce at the local food shelf. In , Miller said the community garden provided 2, pounds of fresh produce for the food shelf. Now in her second season, Colette Bitz is the garden coordinator. She has a horticulture background with a focus on organic, sustainable gardening systems, according to Miller. And while the garden aspect is thriving, so too is the community aspect of the operation. Also involved is Castle Danger Brewery, which took on its own plot at the community garden this year.

She said many people, both locals and tourists alike, are unaware of the growing need for, and the quality of the local food shelf. Showcasing the diversity of the community garden, participants range from longtime locals who live downtown to seasonal residents looking to give something back. In addition to providing produce for the local food shelf, there are people involved with the garden who utilize the food-assistance programs out of the gardening season as well.

Miller said this year 40 percent of the gardeners are food-shelf visitors as well, nearly three times more than last year. In addition, volunteers also maintain one plot assigned entirely to the food shelf. And the community garden is not the only local source of fresh produce for the food shelf, as other local growers also contribute annually, Miller pointed out.

There are currently no plans to expand beyond the 39 plots at the Marek Fuller Community Garden. However, Miller said the garden should continue to thrive and serve as an example of what happens when community members come together. Culture Days Thunder Bay features dozens of engaging and entertaining activities. The street will be closed to vehicles to provide space for physical activity, social connection and fun! Locally-owned restaurants in the Waterfront District and Bay and Algoma Neighborhood will be partnered with local food producers, and will have their chefs feature the homegrown bounty of Northern Ontario on their menu.

Come watch some exciting university hockey action, take in a foreign film viewing, and let the kids enjoy our Superior Science Camp, or taste some culinary delights in our Waterfront District. North of the Border Seeking a Hip Scene? Tickets can be purchased online. This is a great opportunity to try something new and celebrate the local culinary scene. ThunderCon will take place Sept.

A Star Wars Story will screen on Sept. Movies start after sunset and concessions will be available. Remember to bring warm clothing, a blanket and a lawn chair. Performances will be held from Sept. Registration will begin at 9: There will also be refreshments, entertainment, prizes and more.

Register online at kidneywalk. The festival began 13 years ago as an effort to provide an opportunity for Northwestern Ontario films shown alongside films from around the world. Over the years, the film festival enjoyed considerable success, but evolving technologies and new opportunities have pushed it in new directions. People can count on the same general format for the annual festival, along with more ongoing programming, different forms of digital media, and a broader program of events and activities. Earle has won three Grammy Awards and released over 15 albums. To enter, visit northernwilds.

New this year is Open Streets day on Sunday, Oct. Court Street from John Street and all the way to Boulevard Lake will be closed to vehicles to provide space for physical activities, such as walking or biking. Other highlights include a free movie night, featuring the locally-made feature film Sleeping Giant hosted by Youth Move , and The Tale of a Town Canada multimedia performance. The most recognizable sounds made by wolves are howls. Before letting the dogs out on their leashes, I make a visual scan of the backyard.

It is prudent to be vigilant. One September evening a few years ago, I came home to find a large, male wolf standing in the road in front of my house. I drove toward the animal to shoo it away.

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The wolf leaped across the ditch on the opposite side of the road which is wooded and then paced down the rightof-way. About 75 yards beyond my home, it stopped. I pulled the truck up beside it, separated only by road ditch. Get out of here! I shouted again to no avail. I got out of the truck, thinking that would surely convince the wolf to run away. It took a couple of steps and stopped, perhaps 20 feet away from me.

More shouts were ignored. I considered hopping across the ditch and approaching the wolf, but thought better of it. Instead, I hurled a baseball-sized rock near the animal. Finally, the wolf slowly trotted into the woods. You might think the wolf was behaving abnormally or was unusually bold. Consider the cold November morning when I was making my way deep into the We had just reached the edge of a high ridge when howling started up somewhere in front of us and perhaps yards away. In addition to the full-throated sounds of an adult wolf, the high-pitched yaps and half-howls of pups chimed in.

Without hesitation, I called the dogs, turned around and started back the way we had come. There was no doubt our presence had set off the chorus. Still, it can happen. I was hunting grouse in an aspen thicket with my old yellow Lab, Tanner. I was moving quickly, but quietly along a snow-covered overgrown logging road, pausing occasionally to look and listen.

We looked at one another, perhaps 40 yards apart. Then the wolf turned and walked back into the woods. Unafraid, it stayed within my view as it moved away. I suspect it heard my footsteps and came to check out the source of the sound. Discovering I was neither deer nor moose, potential sources of food, the big predator simply walked away.

Similar encounters with wolves while sneaking through the woods in search of a buck has led me to believe they routinely investigate what they hear but cannot smell. I always hunt with the wind in my face to lessen the odds a deer will pick up my scent. A whitetail or wolf that catches a whiff of human scent will head in another direction. Dense forest cover ensures that encounters with either critter will be up close. Sometimes it will be no more than the sound of a breaking twig. Deer tend to take a few steps and pause. With practice, you can tell the steps are made by hooves.

In contrast, a wolf walks quickly and quietly on its pads. My hunting partner once had a wolf approach very close before it came into view. Area art gallery walls are filled with photos of otters, owls, grouse, geese and more. But even the most skilled shutterbugs sometimes have a hard time finding wildlife and capturing images on camera. Among the hardest-to-find animals is the wolf. But there are photographers who have managed to get excellent photos of the elusive animals. How do they do it? Wolf encounters are never planned but always memorable.

Grand Marais photographer David R. Johnson said Canada lynx are actually the hardest northland creature to catch on camera, but he said wolves are a close second. Johnson employs a variety of methods to get wolf photos. He said he has learned where wolf packs are located and he just keeps visiting those sites. He hides in the tree line or dons camouflage and waits for the perfect moment. He has also staked out road kill, which brings out a lot of wildlife.

Photographers find that some wolf pups are bold and inquisitive.

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He was hunting intently. Suddenly, I heard more noise in front of me than one hunting dog could make. I called Tanner and was surprised when a wolf burst from the brush 10 feet in front of me. The wolf was surprised, too, and immediately veered away. I kept calling and another wolf ran out from the same place as the first, also veering away. I kept calling and out popped the dog. The dog was clearly not happy to end his hunt.

In retrospect, I think we had happened upon a couple of young-of-the-year pups,. But I shudder to think that had the wolves attacked, I may not have been able to crash through the cover quickly enough to save him. What I do know is that they were thinking, because what impresses me most about wolves is their obvious intelligence. We co-exist in this place and rarely do we meet. Both Johnson and Gunflint Trail camera-man Nace Hagemann spend a lot of time on backroads, looking for wildlife. I put 45, miles on my truck. I spend hours on the way to jobs.

Get off the heavily traveled Gunflint Trail and onto the backroads. Beating other photographers and area visitors to the spots where wolves have been spotted. He was driving those backroads recently and was fortunate to get some amazing shots of wolf pups. He spotted the young animals on the way home from a long day on the job, at about 7 p. He said there was no sign of adult wolves and he watched the pups for about 15 minutes. Hagemann said he knelt down next to his car to take pictures and one of the young wolves acted like it was going to run right.

In addition to getting off the main roads, both photographers advised patience after an animal has run off into the woods. He also uses the leapfrog method. I will get out and hide in the brush line. And what sort of adventures can photographers expect? Hagemann chuckled as he recalled a wolf he was once watching.

To see more wolf and wildlife photos from Hagemann, visit nacehagemannphotography. For Johnson, visit davidrjohnson. The Business of Art on the No two journeys are the same for our local artists. Some pursue art part-time as an outlet for their creative expression and additional income. Others use their art to build a fulltime, independent business.

Either way, they come up with unique ways to get their work out into the world. As a matter of fact, she spent her career in finance. In , the Minnesota native was traveling for work and on assignment in California. She got lost and ended up in an art supply store parking lot. Inspiration struck, and she decided to pick up a few canvases, acrylic paints and paint brushes, and began painting.

Her first plein air, or outdoor, painting was of the Napa vineyards. When Weinberg retired, she and her husband John moved to the North Shore, where they found a property with a large studio. She transitioned to oils and dedicated herself to painting, pouring herself into her work. The self-taught artist, who is in her late 60s, paints at least four hours, five days of the week. Paints, canvases, brushes, and workshops to advance her skills are expensive.

She devotes a day a week to the business side of marketing and maintaining her website. As a professional artist, she sells her work, commissions works of art, teaches at the Kah-Nee-Tah Gallery and Grand Marais Art Colony, and does private lessons at her studio or in the community. She finds she connects well with new artists who are intimidated of exploring their artistic side and the overwhelming fear of a blank canvas and the myriad of materials.

Her paintings are featured at the Kah-nee-tah Gallery in Lutsen. To Weinberg, painting has become far more than creative expression or making a living. How do I paint that legacy? The tour map is available at: You can also visit her website at: Richard Cooter has experienced all the ups and downs of owning an art business on the North Shore; he has been a full-time potter here for more than 30 years. In the s, he attended the University of Minnesota as a studio art major.

When he took his first ceramics class, he knew—pottery would play an important role in his future. The potter and his wife Debbie, a weav-. Richard Cooter has made pottery for over 30 years. I had the space to do it. As an added benefit, on their rural property, Cooter has a ready source of firewood for their kiln.

He makes jewelry from local gemstones, and does portrait and wedding photography. The gallery is also the home of Wickwire Clay Works, the working studio and gallery of Melissa Wickwire, who makes handmade tile and does custom installations, as well as the work of Jim Sannerud, a wood turner and furniture maker who has his wood shop on the first floor. No matter if galleries along the North Shore are hidden gems, or on the side of Highway 61, they play an important role in our local art scene.

During the peak travel season when our communities bustle with energy and guests, hundreds of people will drop in to tour studio spaces or purchase gifts in the gallery. A Northwoods Alphabet Year to their second or third generations. The book is in its 25th year in print. You know how, in the early spring, the ice on Lake Superior and its tributaries starts to shift and create jagged breaks and peaks of layered ice?

During high school, Tischer captured photographs as a hobby. And while in college at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, he studied communicating arts, photography and video production, and began selling his artwork. In , Tischer took a big leap; he decided to pursue photography full-time. The following year, he attended about 45 art shows to promote and sell his work. In , business was growing, and his wife Aimee quit her job to assist with the business. Tischer said one of the keys to his success was developing his niche.

Tischer and Aimee form a productive partnership—Tischer is responsible for taking and editing photographs, custom canvas framing, matting his art on aluminum cut in his shop, and marketing and selling his work. Aimee assists with customer care, bookkeeping, print matting, and art show preparation and operation. The photographer has narrowed his business down to a science.

Half of his customers are local and half are from outside the region. He sells to individuals and businesses including banks, hospitals and others—building a clientele base and growing his business. To learn more, visit: To create his art, Tonder carefully assembles the sculptures and fires them in an electric kiln before carving and etching the fused glass forms to completion.

There, he and his wife Jody Freij-Tonder lived on-site in a rural, disconnected cabin and enjoyed the solitude of a life lived in the woods. Tonder decided to switch gears after that, and became a full-time artist in Freij-Tonder is also an artist and she creates recycled glass jewelry. In the early part of their art careers, the pair traveled the country to sell their art. Then, about 20 years ago, they moved to Thomas Lake near Two Harbors on a property with ample room for their studios.

Together, they helped build up the local art community and met with artists often to converse and connect. The studio tour includes two studios and 15 artists. And a Cook County analyses noted that there are more than , participants in the arts and culture annually. Sat, Oct 21, Throat singing performances 6pm:: Fireside Panel Chat All Day:: Two self-guided art tours will take place this month: An opening reception will be held Sept, 3 from p.

See more of her work at: To learn more about the tour, visit: No strangers to the stage, jam band Floydian Slip has been performing around the shores of Lake Superior for more than 18 years. A common interest in music later connected them with bassist Scott McCafferty to complete the quartet.

Boom Town to Ghost Town: Of the shows they play during a year, they try to spend between four and six weekends on the North Shore. We stayed on the case until they told us to get up here. The Perspective From Here: Though their local shows are in the Washburn and Ashland area, they do travel to share their sound. A five-hour road trip is par for the course, and they once made a true trek out West to satisfy long-time fans. One of the most unique was a holiday gig that lasted until the wee hours of the morning. We started at 9 p.

For the last two hours, the owners locked the doors and it was a private party with the people that were in there. It ended up being a seven hour show! They choose to play music from a wide variety of influences and play a good mix of covers and originals. Their latest option, available this fall, features photos of the group from the Magnetic Rock hiking trail on the Gunflint Trail. The festival, which runs from September , will feature 28 regional and local acts. More information about Floydian Slip is available on their Facebook page and at: Group of Stephen Exhibition reception Sept.

The exhibit will also include community artists celebrating their pets. It opens with a reception from p. Harvest Moon Exhibition reception Sept. Wendy Red Star reception Sept. Duluth Art Institute, duluthartinstitute. Chris Dillon reception Sept. Lakeside Gallery, Duluth, lakesidegalleryduluth. Studio Artists reception Sept. Plein Air Exhibition reception Sept. Johnson Heritage Post, johnsonheritagepost. Tweed Museum of Art, Duluth, d.

Student and senior discounts. There will be two fishing derbies; the two-day Family Derby and one-day Huck Finn Derby for ages 12 and under. Thousands of dollars in cash and prizes will also be given away. Held at the Valhalla Inn, all areas of arts, entertainment, gaming and pop culture will be featured as fans from all walks of life come together. He is instantly recognizable with genuine star power and that has really put us on the proverbial map. Now he is counting the days. Where else will you find all the fun and excitement of a Comic Con wrapped together with the best and newest in Gaming?

ThunderCon is really unique. Fifty games will be played between Port Arthur Stadium and Baseball Central, and 12 national teams will represent the baseball playing continents of the world, including the U. Game tickets and volunteer opportunities can be found online. Held from noon to 4 p. Carol Stockman will demonstrate how to make pine needle baskets.

The annual sidewalk sale will also take place, with percent off many gift shop items. Since then, the current fair grounds were purchased and many buildings added, but the true country spirit of that very first market still remains. Located in Kakabeka Falls, there will be live entertainment, contests and prizes, lots of good food, horse and cattle shows, artisan vendors and exhibits, and locally grown pumpkins. It is a rugged, rooty and rocky single-track trail with near constant climbs and descents.

The mile race will begin in Gooseberry Falls State Park at 8 a. Each race will finish at Caribou Highlands in Lutsen. Held at Whiteside Park, there will be pony rides, a petting zoo, demonstrations from the Ely Folk School and magic, ventriloquism and comedy shows by Magic Village. Shop a delightful mix of original arts and crafts from over local and regional artists and craftsmen.

Listen to music by the Singing Slovenes, with guest button box player Gaspher Krek, direct from Slovenia. The festival will be held from 10 a. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a. The Plein Air event opens with a juried art competition from Sept. The Harvest Moon Festival in Ely will feature a farm market, vendors, food and live music.

Other events include a lunch discussion with artist Allison Eklund, painting at the Pincushion Overlook, and a quick paint on Sept. An opening reception for the Plein Air exhibit will be held from p. This family-oriented event features local food, live music, handmade crafts, educational demonstrations and exhibits, a renewable energy fair and more. Located in Bayfront Festival Park, the event will take place from 10 a.

Admission and parking is free to the public. There will also be a car show, with more than vehicles on display, including those scheduled to race; registration required to participate. Bleacher seats to watch the drag races are limited and can be purchased online in advance. General admission tickets to. Join the throngs of people laughing, playing, dancing, eating and filling the sky with clouds of bright colours. Held at 1 p. Registration for the event will begin at noon at the Nolalu Community Centre and all registered hands must be turned in by 5 p.

The canteen will also be open from noon to 5 p. This event is open to everyone over age 18 and all types of vehicles can be used. A map of the route is supplied at time of registration. The colours used are plantbased, non-toxic and environmentally-friendly. The festival is open to all ages. There will be hand-made artisan items of all kinds, as well as food vendors. Other activities include a live auction, hands-on craft demonstrations, mini-courses and an artisan marketplace.

There will also be a Flannel Formal Gala at 7 p. Tickets for the Gala and Unplugged festival can be purchased online. Held by the Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory, there will be a variety of field trips, hikes, programs and activities for all ages. There will also be a pre-festival workshop Sept. Registration required for both events.

Then, at 5 p. All activities will be held at Bayfront Festival Park. Admission to the festival is free. There will also be a car show from 9 a. Trophies and door prizes will be awarded at 2 p. Shore Inline Marathon in Duluth. A post-race awards ceremony will be held at 4 p. All ages may participate, as well as cyclists, roller-blade skaters, babies in strollers and leashed dogs. Registration begins on site at 1 p. Water stations will be available and certificates will be given at the end of the race.

New this year is the addition of a 5k Mini-Miner. Other races include the 12k short course, the 24k medium course, and the 48k long course. An after party will be held at Sleeping Giant Brewing Company, with awards given to the top three male and female riders in each distance category. There will also be lots of prize drawings, donated by race sponsors. Pat performs with the wit and wisdom of A Prairie Home Companion legend.

Never misses a lick and delivers the punchline. The show will be held at 7: Box office opens at 6: We have a brand new sign! Check it out by the Gunflint Trail! Races include the Northern Lights 5k Glow Run at 7 p. A free concert will be held from p. This is the perfect opportunity to discover delicious cuisine and celebrate the local culinary scene.

Held from 10 a. Many sites will provide hands-on activities, demos, refreshments and music. The tour will be well-marked along Highway 61 near Two Harbors and on the scenic side roads— look for the bright neon green signs and balloons displaying the tour logo. Golf Scramble Enjoy a tractor-pulled wagon ride, games and pumpkins at the Gammondale Farms Pumpkinfest. The people who lived for agates learned to use lapidary tools. Those who love tiny owls came and banded saw-whets. Wildlife lovers got the scoop on setting up camera traps. Others spent the weekend on the organic farm cooking up fall sauces with a chef.

It was so much fun, the weekend will be repeated again this year—everyone is welcome to sign up for one of about a dozen workshops. There will be two course options; a mile course and a mile course, both equally challenging. Each course will have its own checkpoint with snacks and water to help keep you rolling. Pre- and post-race activities will be held at Castle Danger Brewery, featuring live music, food trucks and craft beer.

Fall Studio Tour will feature a variety of unique, handcrafted artwork by more than 40 artists at 14 locations throughout Cook County. All locations will be open daily, from 10 a. Held from 9 a. More information can be found online. Located in Slate River near Thunder Bay , Pumpkinfest will feature contests, such as the Needle in a Haystack Photo Contest, local food, games, a tractor-pulled wagon ride, races, prizes and more.

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Pumpkinfest is open rain or shine. Northern Wilds Calendar of Events Aug. Drury Lane Books, Grand Marais, drurylanebooks. Free Movie Nights on the Waterfront: Arrowhead Center for the Arts, Grand Marais, grandmaraisplayhouse. Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center, Schroeder, sugarloafnorthshore. Boathouse Brewpub, Ely, ely. Harvest Festival 10 a. Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, sfa-mn.

Pink Salmon 10 a. Middle Shore River, North Shore, minnesotasteelheader. Ely Public Library, elylibrary. Kidney Walk 10 a. Marina Park, Thunder Bay, kidneywalk. Paintball Mountain, Thunder Bay, teenchallenge. Marina Park, Thunder Bay, festivalofcolours.

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Red Lion Smokehouse, Thunder Bay, hello redlionsmokehouse. Clyde Iron Works, Duluth, friends-bwca. Gun Flint Tavern, Grand Marais, gunflinttavern. Canada Tour 8 p. Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, tbca. NorthShore Inline Kids Sprints 5 p. Harbor Drive, Duluth, northshoreinline. The 49th Parallel Tour 8 p. Fray in the Bay: Booya Harvest Fest 10 a. Clair Nelson Center, Finland, facebook. Thunder Bay Public Library, sciencenorth. The Art of Seeing: Developing a Visual Literacy Johnson Heritage Post, Grand Marais, grandmaraisartcolony.

Northwoods Friends of the Arts Gallery, Cook, nwfamn. Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth, kernkompany. Apostolic Gospel Church, Duluth, agcommunitycornroast. Fortune Bay Resort, Tower, aeoa. Vermilion Community College, Ely, elymarathon. Arrowhead Trail Parking Lot, Hovland, shta.

A Year in the Wilderness 1 p. Tuesdays Downtown Farmers Market 11 a. Lake Superior Plaza, Duluth, downtownduluth. Whiteside Park, Ely, ely. Sisu Designs Yarn Shop, Ely, sisudesigns. Steve Harsin 7 p. Cross River Heritage Center, Schroeder, crossriverheritage. Terry Fox Run 1 p. Ignatius Parking Lot, Thunder Bay, terryfox. Saturdays Country Market 8 a. Fall Studio Tour 10 a. Throughout Cook County, visitcookcounty. Hartley Nature Center, Duluth, shta.

A Bag Worth a Pony 11 a. Mostly Otters 1 p. Sivertson Gallery, Grand Marais, sivertson. Voyageur Brewing Company Tour Voyageur Brewing, Grand Marais, voyageurbrewing. Last Chance Gallery, Lutsen, lastchancefab. Sundays Voyageur Brewing Company Tour 1 p. Discounts off standard rate. Not valid with any other discounts or promotions. Offer may change or end without notice. Excludes schoo breaks, holidays and special events. Off regularly priced item of equal or lesser value. Not valid with any other coupons or specials.

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Limit 1 coupon, 1 per customer. Limit 1 per coupon. DQ logo property of AM. Not valid with any other Grand Marais Two Harbors coupons or specials. Also a vegetable, dessert and coffee or hot tea. This is the season of bountiful harvests here in the Northern Wilds. Our short growing season can be challenging, but when September arrives, gardens, farms and kitchens are often overflowing with fresh, local produce. Buying local produce and products is not only great for taste, it also supports the local economy with food dollars staying within the community.

Farmers markets are likely the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about where to buy local food. The Thunder Bay Country Market is the largest market in the area, with over 80 vendors throughout the year and a second market day during harvest season.

Whether you are looking for just-picked produce, a handmade gift or lunch, the Country Market is likely to have what you need. Now you can get your Saturday morning latte and locally grown vegetables, sweet treats and handmade soaps, among many other items. In Finland and Grand Marais, the Thursday markets have been going on for four and three years, respectively, starting at 5 p. The items available each week varies, but fresh produce and breads are mainstays.

All three of these markets include farmers that also operate CSAs, offering surplus vegetables for sale at the markets. You can find locally grown vegetables, among many other items, at the Two Harbors Farmers Market. Unlike a farmers market, this provides the farmer a predictable income and the customer a cooler or box of produce each. Do your research and talk with the farmer to ensure it is a good fit for you. I have discovered many new vegetables that I was not familiar with before hello, kohlrabi!

While I dread the end of each CSA season when my fridge is no longer full of locally grown and harvested vegetables, I do look forward to the annual visit to our farm, Round River Farm in Finland, to pick up the last of the harvest, greet our farmers, and see the ground that fed my family for the season. Farming is a labor of love. Most small farms in the U. It is held every Thursday from If you plan to head north to pick up pumpkins on a Saturday this fall, be sure to check out the Superior Seasons website Tuesday through Thursday that week to put in an order for Saturday pickup at the farm.

For Americans, most items can be brought back across the border for personal consumption note: The September online market will highlight a wide variety of produce, including carrots, beets, kohlrabi, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, winter squash, pumpkins, cabbage, onions, garlic,. Two Harbors Farmers Market: For example, the Cook County Co-op carries products from 19 Cook County producers and many others within their mile radius that they define as local.

Some fresh products are even available in the winter, such as tomatoes from Bay. As customers, we have influence over what is served, so keep that in mind next time you are ordering. Regular readers of this column have read that many restaurants are striving to serve more local items. As a diner, expect menus to change with the seasons and even what is available that week for harvest. With a quick Google search you can see what is in season for the region or simply ask your server if any menu items include locally sourced products.

Your local farmer and taste buds will thank you. Another source for buying local is a food co-op. This member-owned and governed business model often focuses on offering locally grown food as part of its mission. Produce based in Superior, with an indoor operation that partners with the Challenge Center to employ clients with disabilities. Most food co-ops will note where items were sourced or if they were locally grown, so keep an eye out as you shop. One of the best ways to support local agriculture is to eat, preserve, and can local items while they are in season.

Stock up now and enjoy the bounty throughout the winter. Sometimes local produce will cost a bit more, but that money will help support another local family and help sustain local agriculture. Even an increase of several percent would be a significant increase for local farmers, helping to ensure that local farmers can continue. We all buy local for different reasons: Each market purchase, CSA membership, or restaurant order can get us one step closer to a long-lasting local food system. I may not be able to experience a camping trip like he can, but I can certainly participate, and I absolutely love that.

My Story The onset of my chronic pain was Prior to the diagnosis, I was a healthy woman in her early 20s with a passion for the outdoors. I studied at Montana State University in Bozeman, and spent more time exploring, hiking, snowboarding and camping than I did in class. I moved back to my home state of North Dakota one year before my diagnosis, and lived a busy, active life. I pursued physical therapy and other treatments vigorously, and continued to live my life with minor adjustments as I waited for the pain to vanish.

That time never came. For years, I struggled with that loss of identity. The activities I enjoyed, the energy I once had, the positivity I was known for—I thought all was gone. When my husband George and I moved to the North Shore from Fargo about four years ago, we sought peace and fulfillment from a life lived in the northwoods.

We moved here to be close to the Big Lake and become part of a more active, outdoor community. Since my pain was limiting, George often explored the North Shore solo. A Mindset Shift Shortly after we moved here, my doctors and I switched my pain management to focus on chronic care rather than acute pain relief. I learned techniques and tricks to help me become stronger, more positive, and happier. I picked up new hobbies. I became an avid birdwatcher, and began to practice origami and calligraphy from my recliner.

As my positivity increased, the desire to test my limits surfaced. I can attest to that. It may not be to the same degree as others, but it can be perfect in its own right. I always assume the worst-case scenario. To prepare, I gather my medication, including my occasionally-used prescriptions that can help manage pain. At times, I bring Icy Hot or a Theracane for a simple distraction from pain. Thorough preparation helps ease my anxiety heading into the trip. Over the years, George and I have picked up a three-inchthick sleeping pad, a reclining cot for resting by the campfire, a cheap fold-.

Any tools you own that increase your comfort, bring them along. We enjoy walking slow and capturing beautiful photographs, and teach each other how to further develop our artistic eye. I sit out when needed and encourage George to continue his more vigorous pursuits. George appeases me as I tour cemeteries. Do I miss intense activity in the woods? I celebrate my small victories as much as I can. I celebrate when I take a short hike solo. No pain circumstances are the same, and while these techniques work for me, they may not work for you.

However, my hope is that you discover simple steps to help you experience the North Shore in a way that is unique to you. Northern pike bite throughout the day, even during the sunny doldrums of the afternoon when most other fish have retired until dusk. Like most fish and other seafood, the colder the water, the better your catch will taste. This means the farther north you travel, the more delicious your pike will be. They are missing out on a tasty treat.

Whether freshly caught or purchased from the grocery store, pike offer many nutrients and are high in protein. Not only are pike a joy to catch, they are a very healthy addition to your table, if you are willing to put in the extra effort for this great-tasting, fish. Completely remove y-bones if desired, or make a shallow incision along white protruding dots where y-bones are located. Pre-heat grill to degrees. Make sure coals are gray and hot if using charcoal and grate is also hot and very clean otherwise fish will stick to grate. Lightly dust flesh of pike with paprika, salt and pepper.

Spray both sides with cooking oil. Place fleshside down for 1 minute on grill, for a quick sear, then carefully flip so skin-side is down. If you made an incision along y-bones, the bones will start to curl from flesh due to heat. You can hand-pick ones at this time. Once flesh is flaky and fish fully cooked, remove pike from grill and hand-pick flesh from skin, careful to remove any excess y-bones. Set flesh aside in refrigerator to cool. In a large mixing bowl, zest and juice 2 lemons, grate 1 ounce of ginger.